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Paid for Two Seats - Only Got One Meal
I am a large 442 pound man of 55 years. I fly quite often but cannot afford
first class or business class. Usually I am given two coach seats and often a whole row when there are extra seats on the plane. However I have had to purchase two coach seats when the plane is full. Recently while flying from Toronto to Mexico City on Air Canada I had to buy a second seat. I was pretty hungry (as usual). I was given a meal and asked for a second. I was told that other passengers would have to be served first. I was OK with that. Then afterwards, the flight attendant returns to tell me I am only entitled to one meal. I said, wait a minute.............I bought two tickets for this flight and should be entitled to two meals. The purser comes down as I am not happy with the answer from the FA. She explains that I was told correctly and that answer was final. My question to the group is: When any person buys two tickets, why shouldn't they receive two meals? I realize there will be some humorous responses coming, that is the norm. But amongst them I would hope that someone can tell me why? At over 400 pounds, a second meal would be like a snack. Kind regards, Treb |
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Paid for Two Seats - Only Got One Meal
Treb wrote:
I am a large 442 pound man of 55 years. I fly quite often but cannot afford first class or business class. Nice try... 2/10 troll rating. |
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Treb wrote:
My question to the group is: When any person buys two tickets, why shouldn't they receive two meals? The only thing guaranteed with the ticket is the air travel. The airline is not contractually required to give one meal per ticket. Now, find a bridge to hide under, and I will send the goats. |
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Paid for Two Seats - Only Got One Meal
In article 7RSmf.85490$ki.34736@pd7tw2no,
"Treb" wrote: I am a large 442 pound man of 55 years. I fly quite often but cannot afford first class or business class. Usually I am given two coach seats and often a whole row when there are extra seats on the plane. However I have had to purchase two coach seats when the plane is full. Recently while flying from Toronto to Mexico City on Air Canada I had to buy a second seat. I was pretty hungry (as usual). I was given a meal and asked for a second. I was told that other passengers would have to be served first. I was OK with that. Then afterwards, the flight attendant returns to tell me I am only entitled to one meal. I said, wait a minute.............I bought two tickets for this flight and should be entitled to two meals. The purser comes down as I am not happy with the answer from the FA. She explains that I was told correctly and that answer was final. My question to the group is: When any person buys two tickets, why shouldn't they receive two meals? I realize there will be some humorous responses coming, that is the norm. But amongst them I would hope that someone can tell me why? At over 400 pounds, a second meal would be like a snack. You should consider two things. First, stop eating so much because at 442 pounds, you are playing with fire. Diabetes its complications are no joy. Second, contact the CEO of Air Canada to ask about this policy. All anyone on this newsgroup can do is speculate. If you are actually not a troll and you are serious, the logical thing to do is to ask someone in authority at the airline for their opinion. |
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Paid for Two Seats - Only Got One Meal
"Shawn Hirn" wrote in message ... In article 7RSmf.85490$ki.34736@pd7tw2no, "Treb" wrote: I am a large 442 pound man of 55 years. I fly quite often but cannot afford first class or business class. Usually I am given two coach seats and often a whole row when there are extra seats on the plane. However I have had to purchase two coach seats when the plane is full. Recently while flying from Toronto to Mexico City on Air Canada I had to buy a second seat. I was pretty hungry (as usual). I was given a meal and asked for a second. I was told that other passengers would have to be served first. I was OK with that. Then afterwards, the flight attendant returns to tell me I am only entitled to one meal. I said, wait a minute.............I bought two tickets for this flight and should be entitled to two meals. The purser comes down as I am not happy with the answer from the FA. She explains that I was told correctly and that answer was final. My question to the group is: When any person buys two tickets, why shouldn't they receive two meals? I realize there will be some humorous responses coming, that is the norm. But amongst them I would hope that someone can tell me why? At over 400 pounds, a second meal would be like a snack. You should consider two things. First, stop eating so much because at 442 pounds, you are playing with fire. Diabetes its complications are no joy. Second, contact the CEO of Air Canada to ask about this policy. All anyone on this newsgroup can do is speculate. If you are actually not a troll and you are serious, the logical thing to do is to ask someone in authority at the airline for their opinion. Not sure what you and the other poster are saying that I am a troll. What is a troll? I am actually down from 480 in the last 90 days, not diabetic, 6'7" tall and an ex-athlete in college football in 1972. My weight is up now, but my playing weight in my younger years was around 360 so I'm really 82 lbs more than then. I would like to be about 350. I was flying on AC 993 November 22, 2005 from Toronto to Mexico City. I was in seats 48 A and B I think I will heed your suggestion and write to Air Canada. It obviously is not about food here as I could easily have packed more sandwiches and snacks, etc. It is really about $$$'s and having to buy two seats. I hate that but understand that no one likes sitting next to someone so large. As for the question about two meals, it's just my frustration of paying the extra $548 plus taxes and not getting what I think comes with the purchase. Many times I have just asked for an extra entree after the meal service and FA's just bring one no questions asked. So it's not totally out of the question to ask but obviously airline policy may be different. I post the letter and response I get, if I get one from Air Canada. I know Canadian Airlines used to always respond to my letters but my last letter to Air Canada concerning change fees never got a response and I never pursued it further. Treb |
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Paid for Two Seats - Only Got One Meal
"Treb" wrote in message news:7RSmf.85490$ki.34736@pd7tw2no... I am a large 442 pound man of 55 years. I fly quite often but cannot afford first class or business class. First, thank you for being considerate and buying two seats. It seems to me that if you paid for two tickets, you should get two meals, twice the baggage allowance, twice the carry-on limitations, etc. Write a letter (paper, not email) to the airline and complain. You were ripped off. |
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Paid for Two Seats - Only Got One Meal
Yes, if you paid for two tickets, you are entitled to two times the services
normally offered per ticket. Complain. "Treb" wrote in message news:7RSmf.85490$ki.34736@pd7tw2no... I am a large 442 pound man of 55 years. I fly quite often but cannot afford first class or business class. Usually I am given two coach seats and often a whole row when there are extra seats on the plane. However I have had to purchase two coach seats when the plane is full. Recently while flying from Toronto to Mexico City on Air Canada I had to buy a second seat. I was pretty hungry (as usual). I was given a meal and asked for a second. I was told that other passengers would have to be served first. I was OK with that. Then afterwards, the flight attendant returns to tell me I am only entitled to one meal. I said, wait a minute.............I bought two tickets for this flight and should be entitled to two meals. The purser comes down as I am not happy with the answer from the FA. She explains that I was told correctly and that answer was final. My question to the group is: When any person buys two tickets, why shouldn't they receive two meals? I realize there will be some humorous responses coming, that is the norm. But amongst them I would hope that someone can tell me why? At over 400 pounds, a second meal would be like a snack. Kind regards, Treb |
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Paid for Two Seats - Only Got One Meal
"Treb" wrote in message news:7RSmf.85490$ki.34736@pd7tw2no... I am a large 442 pound man of 55 years. I fly quite often but cannot afford first class or business class. Usually I am given two coach seats and often a whole row when there are extra seats on the plane. However I have had to purchase two coach seats when the plane is full. Recently while flying from Toronto to Mexico City on Air Canada I had to buy a second seat. I was pretty hungry (as usual). I was given a meal and asked for a second. I was told that other passengers would have to be served first. I was OK with that. Then afterwards, the flight attendant returns to tell me I am only entitled to one meal. I said, wait a minute.............I bought two tickets for this flight and should be entitled to two meals. The purser comes down as I am not happy with the answer from the FA. She explains that I was told correctly and that answer was final. My question to the group is: When any person buys two tickets, why shouldn't they receive two meals? I realize there will be some humorous responses coming, that is the norm. But amongst them I would hope that someone can tell me why? At over 400 pounds, a second meal would be like a snack. You're either a pig or a troll - which one is it? |
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