NWA757boy From United States of America, joined Aug 2005, 665 posts, RR: 4 Posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 18 hours ago) and read 7581 times:
Per Internal Memo, coke will be offered beginning August 1st! ABOUT TIME. hah. NW/DL will still continue a business relationship by serving Frito-lay products, a divison of Pepsico.
I for one extremely happy in this. No more "is pepsi ok?"
AV8AJET From United States of America, joined Sep 2003, 1266 posts, RR: 1 Reply 1, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 18 hours ago) and read 7539 times:
Thank goodness!!! I welcome Coke products to NW flights, Pepsi *yuck!*
KaiGywer From United States of America, joined Oct 2003, 12043 posts, RR: 42 Reply 3, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 17 hours ago) and read 7373 times:
NWAESC From United States of America, joined Aug 2007, 3332 posts, RR: 9 Reply 4, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 17 hours ago) and read 7307 times:
With out Dr. Pepper on board, nothing else matters...
"Nothing ever happens here, " I said. "I just wait."
EWRandMDW From United States of America, joined Jul 2006, 379 posts, RR: 0 Reply 5, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 15 hours ago) and read 7117 times:
Ugh, Coke is C*R*A*P! No wonder I avoid Delta, Coke and almost certainly having to connect in ATL. Give me Pepsi anytime!
AAce24 From United States of America, joined Feb 2007, 849 posts, RR: 13 Reply 6, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 15 hours ago) and read 7069 times:
Quoting EWRandMDW (Reply 5): Coke and almost certainly having to connect in ATL. Give me Pepsi anytime!
What is so bad about having to connect in ATL?
I'd rather connect there rather than EWR, ORD, PHL etc...
ABQ747 From United States of America, joined Dec 2006, 834 posts, RR: 1 Reply 7, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 15 hours ago) and read 7071 times:
AAce24 From United States of America, joined Feb 2007, 849 posts, RR: 13 Reply 8, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 15 hours ago) and read 7041 times:
DeltaL1011man From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 8628 posts, RR: 8 Reply 9, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 15 hours ago) and read 6996 times:
KLASM83 From United States of America, joined Aug 2005, 587 posts, RR: 0 Reply 10, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 15 hours ago) and read 6956 times:
Quoting KaiGywer (Reply 3):
Sucks to lose Mountain Dew though...oh well Smile
I'll miss Pepsi products at FL300. Is there any other airlines that serve Pepsi? Guess I'll have to buy my own, now
Lrdc9 From United States of America, joined Sep 2007, 609 posts, RR: 0 Reply 12, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 14 hours ago) and read 6822 times:
Steex From United States of America, joined Jun 2007, 1447 posts, RR: 9 Reply 13, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 6756 times:
This development was ALMOST enough to make me jump ship when DL bought NW, but most of the other airlines don't give me different options (and I prefer not to fly AA most of the time). Truth be told, I'd pick AS and their tasty Jones Sodas over all the rest, but unfortunately they don't serve STL.
MSPNWA From United States of America, joined Apr 2009, 1591 posts, RR: 4 Reply 14, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 6729 times:
Much rather have a Pepsi. One of the best things about NW. DL, as the world's largest carrier, should step up to the #1 plate and offer both on their flights. If the logistics of it are an issue, we can live without some of that rarely-wanted stuff they serve now.
FWAERJ From United States of America, joined Jun 2006, 3220 posts, RR: 1 Reply 15, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 6721 times:
Quoting KLASM83 (Reply 10): Is there any other airlines that serve Pepsi?
In addition to AA (which serves both colas, as part of their corporate travel contracts with PepsiCo), here's some airlines that I know off the top of my head that serve Pepsi exclusively:
FuturePilot16 From United States of America, joined Mar 2007, 2018 posts, RR: 0 Reply 16, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 6693 times:
Ehh, Pepsi is much better.
"The brave don't live forever, but the cautious don't live at all."
1337Delta764 From United States of America, joined Oct 2005, 5820 posts, RR: 2 Reply 17, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 12 hours ago) and read 6637 times:
Quoting FWAERJ (Reply 15): International Carriers:
AF
KL
Interestingly, in 2002, SkyTeam signed an alliance-wide agreement to serve Coke products. However, then NW joined SkyTeam in 2004 but maintained their agreement with Pepsi. Finally, in 2007 (I think), AF/KLM chose not to renew the alliance-wide agreement with Coke, and went on their own with Pepsi.
Does anyone know what do all of the other SkyTeam members serve?
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Nickofatlanta From Australia, joined May 2000, 1467 posts, RR: 0 Reply 18, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 12 hours ago) and read 6571 times:
Also, interesting that it was an AF Concorde that was painted in the Pepsi colours for marketing. Obviously, unrelated to whether AF serves Coke or Pepsi, but an interesting coincidence nonetheless. http://www.usageorge.com/Wallpapers/Commercial/Pepsi-Concord.html
DeltAirlines From United States of America, joined May 1999, 8774 posts, RR: 12 Reply 19, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 12 hours ago) and read 6546 times:
Quoting 1337Delta764 (Reply 17): Finally, in 2007 (I think), AF/KLM chose not to renew the alliance-wide agreement with Coke, and went on their own with Pepsi.
Said contract was for a five-year period when it was signed, and it wasn't renewed. Thus, AF/KL put their soda contract up for bid again and Pepsi won it.
Quoting KaiGywer (Reply 3):
Sucks to lose Mountain Dew though...oh well
That's my one sad regret...I'm not a fan of hot caffeinated beverages and have no problem downing a Dew at 8 a.m. (did so this morning in fact). Coke's equivalent to Dew just doesn't cut it...
Quoting MSPNWA (Reply 14): DL, as the world's largest carrier, should step up to the #1 plate and offer both on their flights. If the logistics of it are an issue, we can live without some of that rarely-wanted stuff they serve now.
Logistics isn't the big deal - that'd be easy to work out. It's a cost thing - airline contracts with soda companies are multi-million dollar deals. DL probably has quite the deal with Coke to be serving only Coke products on their thousands of daily departures. In a time where every dollar counts, it makes sense from the accountants perspective to get the best possible deal out there.
HodyOaten From United States of America, joined Jul 2009, 17 posts, RR: 0 Reply 20, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 11 hours ago) and read 6408 times:
When I first read this thread I thought it was going to be something about a NW flight that was down in MDE.
Acey559 From United States of America, joined Jan 2007, 1363 posts, RR: 2 Reply 21, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 11 hours ago) and read 6372 times:
I'm pretty excited about the addition of Sun Chips to the EATS menu. I remember getting Sun Chips in F on ATL-HNL a few years ago, but haven't seen them since. I love Sun Chips and they're not as greasy as many alternatives, so that will definitely be a welcome change. And I'm happy they're keeping Coke.
Sancho99504 From United States of America, joined Dec 2005, 527 posts, RR: 0 Reply 22, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 6320 times:
Quoting HodyOaten (Reply 20): When I first read this thread I thought it was going to be something about a NW flight that was down in MDE
Quoting KaiGywer (Reply 3): Sucks to lose Mountain Dew though
Canyonblue17 From United States of America, joined Oct 2008, 370 posts, RR: 0 Reply 23, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 6252 times:
WN just announced it will be adding Coke Zero to its current Coke product offerings on board.
DeltAirlines From United States of America, joined May 1999, 8774 posts, RR: 12 Reply 24, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 6222 times:
Quoting Acey559 (Reply 21): I love Sun Chips and they're not as greasy as many alternatives, so that will definitely be a welcome change. And I'm happy they're keeping Coke
Hopefully they can come back as free in F - I miss my SunChips on board. The pretzel things are good, but I miss Sunchips...
25 Davescj: I am glad DL is staying Coke. I do like the Coke Zero product. Also, the F snack basket is getting better. I usually chose the fruit. I'm hoping they
26 DeltaCTO: In the Good-Old-Days Delta served Dr Pepper. No Coke product can compare Within the last 3 or 4 years, Sun Chips were one of the FREE snacks in coach
27 DeltAirlines: I remember those good ol' days. Choice between SunChips, Cheese and Crackers, Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, Animal Crackers, Peanuts or Biscoffs - in
28 Alitalia744: Sun Chips, Ruffles Potato Chips and Mrs. Vickies All-Natural Chips will be on-board a Delta flight near you soon. EATS in Y, rotating options in F is
29 Davescj: I have to say, I find the EATS menu not overly exciting. I try and time trips of the meal. If I'm in F, I'll eat their food. If not, I'll bring it on
30 Af773atmsp: I guess AA will be my new best friend. I like Coke, but I think Pepsi is better. I also like Jones soda so AS will also be on my list of airlines to f
31 DL752: Excellent! Coca-Cola is so refreshing. Hope they enjoy! DL752
32 KaiGywer: They don't really have an equivalent I'd say. Mello Yello or Vault are no comparison. However, Coke is a lot better than Pepsi.
33 Davescj: I'm waiting for RedBull or something similar to be part of the drink selection. I would not be surprised to see them add it as a "premium" drink (for
34 Acey559: I agree, I do miss the free snacks that DL used to have in Y. I've only been flying DL for the past 4 years but it's pretty interesting to look back
35 Acey559: That might go well with some of the alcohol selections. I know many people like vodka Red Bulls, so if they wanted they could have it for individual
36 KSANcoFlyer: I actually like EWR, one of my favorite airports. Although, I only fly Continental, so...I don't really have a choice.
37 BalZ18: Booooooooo!!!! As a southern raised boy I need my Pepsi and sweet tea! How very disappointing...
39 CrimsonNL: Yeah its a shame, I loved it at FL350! Not a big fan of other popsi products though, I like coca cola better.
40 DescendVia: And 3 to 4 years ago you were paying 50% more on a ticket which would afford the option of giving you free stuff.
41 HZ747300: Dr. Pepper anyone? AA used but no more... by the way, in Asia it's all Coca-Cola, except on Virgin which has its own cola.
42 TwinOtter: Amazes me that people will fight passionately over whether goat piss tastes better than sheep piss. I don't understand why adults like any soda pop.
43 Manfredj: So just another list of carriers who carry coke only....why is this good news? Isn't it nice to have a little difference? I always thought it made NW
44 Bobnwa: I don't believe I have ever met an adult who did not have a soda occasionally.
45 WorldTraveler: sorry to break the news but it is far more about marketing rather than passenger preference. An exclusive contract for either Coke or Pepsi is worth
46 FWAERJ: Coca-Cola offers the ever-populsr Monster Energy Drink (WN offers it as a "premium beverage"). WN still serves Dr Pepper. After all, they're from Tex
47 ALBNWA4: Who cares its just a can or in some cases a cup of soda. If you prefer something different buy it before you get on the plane!
48 FWAERJ: That isn't always the case: CLE, DFW, and (starting August 1st) DTW have exclusive Pepsi contracts. With TSA liquid restrictions, it's pretty hard to
49 Extspotter: U2 and FR both only serve Pepsi if I remember right.
50 Mayor: In addition to marketing being one of the reasons that Coke has been made an exclusive supplier, there is this. Years ago, one of the members of the b
51 AAce24: I wasn't aware that soda was a kids drink? Unless you're drinking 8 a day, I really don't see a problem with it...
52 BalZ18: Soda is only a kids drink?! Am I missing something?
55 PlaneWasted: It is in Europe, mostly. I find it a bit strange that adults care so much if there's pepsi or coke served on a plane. I like Beer, orange juice and c
56 Mayor: Together??? Yukkkkkk!! Actually, I think that the developement of "soda pop" in the U.S. reflects a different weather climate than Europe, more than
57 CokePopper: Funny because many "Adults" out of Europe sure like their Coca Light and Sprite
58 KaiGywer: Aint that the truth. Minnesota, 100 in the summer, -40 in the winter...ahhh the differences Not to mention those days where you run the heater TO wor
59 Mayor: Not as extreme, but in northern Illinois, where I grew up, it can be like that. One other thing, too......many, many Europeans are brought up on drin
60 NWAESC: ...Or vice versa, depending on your shift...
61 KaiGywer: Oh yeah, I forgot about that Coke still wins
62 Acey559: I did just that very thing today! On my way to work at 3:40 this morning it was about 45 degrees and it's only 80 right now but the humidity is prett
63 Mayor: Kind of a side note, but back in 2006, I took my new wife with me to my family reunion near Peoria. This was in late June and I kept telling her how
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Coke tastes absolutely horrible. Why can't airlines offer both?
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