Here's a list of new BOB items US has introduced on domestic Y flights:
- Quaker Oatmeal Express Golden Brown Sugar $3
- Maruchan Instant Lunch – Chicken $3
- Pringles Chips – Original $3
- Planters Daybreak Blend Apple Cinnamon Trail Mix $4
- Blue Diamond Almonds – Roasted Salted $5
- Nabisco Mini Oreo Cookies $3
- Twizzlers – Strawberry $3
Reminds me a lot of DL's BOB snack offerings in Y. I remember on my last domestic DL flight there were snacks like Pringles and peanut M&M's for sale for around the same price. It was nice to have some decently priced snacks for sale, instead of just some $7 sandwiches.
US is still keeping the BOB sandwiches, fruit and cheese platter, and snack boxes. I like the latter two on transcons, but I haven't tried the sandwiches myself. Soft drinks are, of course, still free. Glad to see some new offerings to spruce up those domestic Y trips on US!
StarAlliance38 From United States of America, joined Jan 2008, 1445 posts, RR: 4 Reply 1, posted (4 years 2 weeks 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2386 times:
Eghansen From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 2, posted (4 years 2 weeks 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 2285 times:
Quoting EASTERN (Thread starter): I remember on my last domestic DL flight there were snacks like Pringles and peanut M&M's for sale for around the same price. It was nice to have some decently priced snacks for sale, instead of just some $7 sandwiches.
I wonder how the FAs would react if I brought those same snacks on board and just handed them around to my seat mates? After all, you can buy all of them for less than $1.00 in any grocery story. Maruchan Instant Lunch – Chicken are 2 for $1.00 at Walgreens.
TheGMan From United States of America, joined Nov 2008, 606 posts, RR: 0 Reply 3, posted (4 years 2 weeks 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 2273 times:
Quoting Eghansen (Reply 2): I wonder how the FAs would react if I brought those same snacks on board and just handed them around to my seat mates? After all, you can buy all of them for less than $1.00 in any grocery story. Maruchan Instant Lunch – Chicken are 2 for $1.00 at Walgreens.
They would not care one bit. They don't get a commission on snack sales, the credit card offers are a different story though...
Eghansen From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 4, posted (4 years 2 weeks 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 2244 times:
Quoting TheGMan (Reply 3): They would not care one bit. They don't get a commission on snack sales, the credit card offers are a different story though...
That is good to know. I can picture purchasing a fruit and cheese plate on board. But if I really wanted oreo cookies, I have to admit that I am so cheap that I would bring my own.
EASTERN From United States of America, joined May 2009, 84 posts, RR: 1 Reply 5, posted (4 years 2 weeks 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 2187 times:
Quoting TheGMan (Reply 3): They would not care one bit. They don't get a commission on snack sales, the credit card offers are a different story though...
And now hot water is free, so order tea without the tea bag and you're all set.
Chepos From Puerto Rico, joined Dec 2000, 5990 posts, RR: 12 Reply 6, posted (4 years 2 weeks 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 2172 times:
It's good that we are offering more alternatives to our passengers.
This is especially handy when the fresh food BOB runs out, passengers will have other options.
Flight Attendants would not give a flying fig if you provide snacks to your seat mates, most probably they would thank you for sharing.
FuturePilot16 From United States of America, joined Mar 2007, 2018 posts, RR: 0 Reply 9, posted (4 years 2 weeks 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 2125 times:
US shoould be paying us for their horrible service. But i'm glad theat pax are allowed to bring their own snacks. Remember Skybus, blocking that option?
"The brave don't live forever, but the cautious don't live at all."
Luv2cattlecall From United States of America, joined Sep 2007, 1648 posts, RR: 2 Reply 10, posted (4 years 2 weeks 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 2091 times:
Quoting EASTERN (Reply 5): And now hot water is free, so order tea without the tea bag and you're all set. Smile
..Exactly..if a pax wants a tea bag, then they should go fly one of Branson's carriers !
Quoting FuturePilot16 (Reply 9): US shoould be paying us for their horrible service. But i'm glad theat pax are allowed to bring their own snacks. Remember Skybus, blocking that option?
They "shoould"? I'll admit that I've been unimpressed by US on many, many occasions, but I would still fly them if they are the cheapest by a long shot/are the only choice. When it comes down to it, they still do move you from A to B, which is what you're mainly paying them for.
Also, I think that it's a bit unfair to beat Skybus with a dead horse... Everyone here gave them so much flack about bag fees, etc - but look where the industry is now.
When you have to breaststroke to your connecting flight...it's a crash!
TheGMan From United States of America, joined Nov 2008, 606 posts, RR: 0 Reply 12, posted (4 years 2 weeks 16 hours ago) and read 1788 times:
Quoting FuturePilot16 (Reply 9): US shoould be paying us for their horrible service. But i'm glad theat pax are allowed to bring their own snacks. Remember Skybus, blocking that option?
What has ever stopped anybody from bringing food on board?
Quoting AA737-823 (Reply 11): Great job US?
For charging $3 for RAMEN NOODLES!?!?!?!
What are you people smoking, anyway?
Do the onboard first aid kits have ointments?
Because you loyalists are getting BURNED.
PlanesNTrains From United States of America, joined Feb 2005, 4576 posts, RR: 28 Reply 13, posted (4 years 2 weeks 14 hours ago) and read 1694 times:
Quoting Eghansen (Reply 4): That is good to know. I can picture purchasing a fruit and cheese plate on board. But if I really wanted oreo cookies, I have to admit that I am so cheap that I would bring my own.
I don't think that's cheap, per se. Just rational. I think a lot of people would do that anyway, but for those who don't, it's nice to have some onboard options available.
Quoting TheGMan (Reply 12): Nobody is forcing you to buy it.
Exactly. Ever been to a movie theater? The prices are crazy, but nobody is forcing you to buy it. Bring your own if you wish. Or buck up and pay 'em for your snack and be done with it.
Type-Rated From United States of America, joined Sep 1999, 4397 posts, RR: 20 Reply 14, posted (4 years 2 weeks 14 hours ago) and read 1665 times:
Quoting PlanesNTrains (Reply 13): Ever been to a movie theater? The prices are crazy, but nobody is forcing you to buy it. Bring your own if you wish. Or buck up and pay 'em for your snack and be done with it.
At some of our local theaters there is signage indicating that you MAY NOT bring any type of food or drink into the theater. Only food from the concession stand or restaurant will be allowed.
Fly North Central Airlines..The route of the Northliners!
PlanesNTrains From United States of America, joined Feb 2005, 4576 posts, RR: 28 Reply 15, posted (4 years 2 weeks 14 hours ago) and read 1632 times:
Quoting Type-Rated (Reply 14): At some of our local theaters there is signage indicating that you MAY NOT bring any type of food or drink into the theater. Only food from the concession stand or restaurant will be allowed.
Actually that's probably true at the majority of theaters that I've been to. I guess my point is that there are high prices - crazy prices - in some businesses, and you as the consumer can choose to pay them or not. Certainly, in the case of US Airways, they can bring their own or buy onboard and no one will care either way. No need for some to scream bloody murder over it.
KYAir From United States of America, joined Jan 2004, 362 posts, RR: 3 Reply 16, posted (4 years 2 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 1550 times:
Did Skybus really actively enforce no "brought on" food?
To my knowledge, all the majors allow you to bring your own food. In fact, the flight attendants on our DL flight CVG-MCO back in March didn't care in the least that I brought TWO BAGS full of Max & Erma's appetizers along for me and the family!! (Hey, I paid for it and it's not my fault DL was trying something foolish like leaving 10 minutes early!!) BTW, I now officially apologize to everyone seated around us who didn't get any loaded 'skins or chicken strips.
Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened - Dr. Seuss
Wow. Charging 3 bucks for a college student's bread and butter? Great job US...
Maybe if I bring my own ramen on board, the FA will just GIVE the the hot water. I get two for a dollar at my local Target!
.... Yet another "great" innovation from Dougy Parker and the new US.
PlanesNTrains From United States of America, joined Feb 2005, 4576 posts, RR: 28 Reply 18, posted (4 years 2 weeks 11 hours ago) and read 1492 times:
Quoting PITA333 (Reply 17): Wow. Charging 3 bucks for a college student's bread and butter? Great job US...
Maybe if I bring my own ramen on board, the FA will just GIVE the the hot water. I get two for a dollar at my local Target!
.... Yet another "great" innovation from Dougy Parker and the new US.
You know....it's just 3 bucks. If it's that big a deal, don't buy it. In fact, it's might be cheaper to drive. Or even skip the trip. Heck, why not just grow your own food and skip the store - afterall, they mark it up too. I'm sure the items you buy in the store are a multiple many times over the initial wholesale cost of producing it.
Mainliner From United States of America, joined Aug 2005, 367 posts, RR: 0 Reply 19, posted (4 years 2 weeks 11 hours ago) and read 1461 times:
Quoting PITA333 (Reply 17): Wow. Charging 3 bucks for a college student's bread and butter? Great job US...
Maybe if I bring my own ramen on board, the FA will just GIVE the the hot water. I get two for a dollar at my local Target!
Good for you. This is obviously not geared toward the people who cry about the price of food on airplanes, in movie theaters, or the like. The rest of the world, who probably just happen to be hungry for a snack on a CLT-LAX flight (and who aren't so obsessed with finding faults in every move US makes) might appreciate the increased variety. How is this any worse than any of the other legacies?
Go buy your own $.50 ramen and leave US alone. Yes, you'll still get your hot water.
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