Would You Pay For A Meal On The Aircraft?

Bill G · 07-14-2003, 06:17 PM

Would you? Presentation is everything! I know I'm setting myself up. This picture was taken in 1983 in Detroit waiting for the Red Wings to show up as it was a charter. I don't remember where we flew them to. We are on a Ozark DC-9 series 30 just clowning around killing time. Dig the "Mod Sqaud Era" seat cushions!

Bill G

R. Minor · 07-14-2003, 07:48 PM

I love the retro seat cushions...

07-14-2003, 08:59 PM

Yes I would pay for a meal...

07-14-2003, 09:30 PM

What was it with those orange and brown color schemes? American had an orange, red and brown interior scheme until 1986. They had this tacky farmyard tapestry with a barn on the bulkheads. The sky blue and beige interiors they put in after that were a BIG improvement.

But getting to your question, yes, I would pay for a meal. Sometimes you don't have time to buy something in the terminal. I know you're probably less than thrilled to be handling more money, Bill, as US Airways experiments with meals for purchase. Selling liquor is bad enough for me. I go nuts getting people change. AA charges for liquor even on international now. A friend of mine who flies for Northwest told me about how they're selling food, too. Delta's Song is doing it, and I think United is going to experiment with it soon.

Selling meals may be one more thing we'll have to get used to as the airlines cut more and more of their service.

We'll just have to make the P.A.- "Exact change is greatly appeciated as our change funds are rather limited!"

KevinO · 07-14-2003, 10:26 PM

Would I pay for a meal? Hell no!! Especially if Bill's rear was sitting on it

If no rear was sitting on it...sure.

richie154 · 07-15-2003, 12:38 AM

...thats illegal in most states...

Scott · 07-15-2003, 11:08 AM

I do on occasion, and have no choice. Most company-provided crew meals are boarded without charge at the appropriate time of day, however a union rep scans the trips and will add discretionary meals that are payroll-deducted. Don't remember the exact charges as they are aggregated monthly. Something like a max of $4 or $5 for dinner. UA probably has the best meal plan for it's pilots, as the entrees are F/C and the same customer special-request choices are available. I usually alternate between vegetarian and lighter-choice fish for L and D. Cold cereal is a perennial favorite for B. (Sorry, no Lucky Charms, Count Chocula, or Capt. Crunch) However, the former Shuttle 737's galley lacks an oven, so the cold deli-plates are nasty. Que Bueno, Quizno's, La Salsa, and other terminal favorites are the best bet.

Sentinel Chicken · 07-15-2003, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KevinO
Would I pay for a meal? Hell no!! Especially if Bill's rear was sitting on it If no rear was sitting on it...sure.

And we ONCE AGAIN must ask the perennial question...are Bill's nuts salty or sweet?

Bill G · 07-15-2003, 03:53 PM

JP

It's a matter of taste!

Bill G

Sentinel Chicken · 07-15-2003, 04:40 PM

Bill, did you stop on by the Pink Piggy's house the other night? He mentioned he's a got a crapload of 1/200s for you....shoot me an email sometime you hick!

Bill G · 07-15-2003, 06:22 PM

JP

Yup, I was there last night. He mentioned he talks to you often and brought up the "Pink Piggies." I had to laugh as I had forgotten about that. Well, almost.

Picked up six Star Jets and will pick up another six next week. Been busier than heck lately and had fallen behind on the delieveries.

Shoot ME an e-mail sometime also!

Bill G
(The Ozark Hick)

D.O. Guerrero · 07-15-2003, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sentinel Chicken
And we ONCE AGAIN must ask the perennial question...are Bill's nuts salty or sweet?

At least we know they're not Chocolate Salty Balls....

Sentinel Chicken · 07-15-2003, 09:33 PM

"Put 'em in your mouth!"

07-18-2003, 09:41 PM

"And suck 'em!"

Do you realize I'm only just now getting the humor of this thread? Am I slow or what?

Here's a pic of me in 1992 in the same vein, in the business class galley of an MD-11. God, what a bad picture! I don't know what's up with my pompadour in the picture. My face looks like an ape!

I'm the one in the lower left hand corner when you scroll down the page-

www.crewphotos.com/crew_photos_9868.html

Bill G · 07-18-2003, 10:06 PM

My People

I expect dinner and a movie first!!!!!

Bill G

Sentinel Chicken · 07-18-2003, 10:19 PM

I don't know what's scarier, Kevin in that Buster Poindexter pompadour or that picture from way back of BillG as a jen-you-wine rodeo cowboy, big belt buckle and all.....

Bill G · 07-19-2003, 05:23 PM

Hey Doc,

You mean like this? Yup, it's me pardner!

Bill G

Sentinel Chicken · 07-19-2003, 11:18 PM

That other guy looks like Ozz.....

07-14-2003, 06:17 PM	#1
Bill G Insane Collector Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,210	Would You Pay For A Meal On The Aircraft? Would you? Presentation is everything! I know I'm setting myself up. This picture was taken in 1983 in Detroit waiting for the Red Wings to show up as it was a charter. I don't remember where we flew them to. We are on a Ozark DC-9 series 30 just clowning around killing time. Dig the "Mod Sqaud Era" seat cushions! Bill G __________________ *Ozark Flies Your Way* FEES DON'T FLY AT SOUTHWEST Last edited by Bill G; 07-14-2003 at 06:19 PM.

07-14-2003, 07:48 PM	#2
R. Minor Mr. Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Orlando Age: 35 Posts: 4,426	I love the retro seat cushions... __________________ Ron ~ MCO Fly Airbus Jets...

07-15-2003, 12:38 AM	#6
richie154 Retired Hookah Master Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley of Heart's Delight Age: 24 Posts: 3,718	...thats illegal in most states... __________________ The Devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. An evil soul producing holy witness is like a villian with a smiling cheek, a goodly apple rotten at the heart. Oh, what a goodly outside falsehood hath! Private Pilot: 10/20/2005 Private Multi Engine: 05/09/2008 The more things change, the more Mesa still sucks.

07-15-2003, 11:08 AM	#7
Scott Insane Collector Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Escondido, Ca. USA Age: 49 Posts: 2,763	I do on occasion, and have no choice. Most company-provided crew meals are boarded without charge at the appropriate time of day, however a union rep scans the trips and will add discretionary meals that are payroll-deducted. Don't remember the exact charges as they are aggregated monthly. Something like a max of $4 or $5 for dinner. UA probably has the best meal plan for it's pilots, as the entrees are F/C and the same customer special-request choices are available. I usually alternate between vegetarian and lighter-choice fish for L and D. Cold cereal is a perennial favorite for B. (Sorry, no Lucky Charms, Count Chocula, or Capt. Crunch) However, the former Shuttle 737's galley lacks an oven, so the cold deli-plates are nasty. Que Bueno, Quizno's, La Salsa, and other terminal favorites are the best bet. __________________ Fly the Friendly Skies of United uniTED takes wing Feb 12, 2004

07-15-2003, 03:53 PM	#9
Bill G Insane Collector Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,210	Nut's salty JP It's a matter of taste! Bill G __________________ *Ozark Flies Your Way* FEES DON'T FLY AT SOUTHWEST

07-14-2003, 08:59 PM	#3
crownvic Guest Posts: n/a	Yes I would pay for a meal...

07-14-2003, 09:30 PM	#4
NYCAAer Guest Posts: n/a	What was it with those orange and brown color schemes? American had an orange, red and brown interior scheme until 1986. They had this tacky farmyard tapestry with a barn on the bulkheads. The sky blue and beige interiors they put in after that were a BIG improvement. But getting to your question, yes, I would pay for a meal. Sometimes you don't have time to buy something in the terminal. I know you're probably less than thrilled to be handling more money, Bill, as US Airways experiments with meals for purchase. Selling liquor is bad enough for me. I go nuts getting people change. AA charges for liquor even on international now. A friend of mine who flies for Northwest told me about how they're selling food, too. Delta's Song is doing it, and I think United is going to experiment with it soon. Selling meals may be one more thing we'll have to get used to as the airlines cut more and more of their service. We'll just have to make the P.A.- "Exact change is greatly appeciated as our change funds are rather limited!"

07-14-2003, 10:26 PM	#5
KevinO Senior Collector Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Peters, MO, USA Age: 36 Posts: 183	Would I pay for a meal? Hell no!! Especially if Bill's rear was sitting on it If no rear was sitting on it...sure.

07-15-2003, 04:40 PM	#10
Sentinel Chicken Go-Getters Go Ozark Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: DFW/THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS Posts: 4,167	Bill, did you stop on by the Pink Piggy's house the other night? He mentioned he's a got a crapload of 1/200s for you....shoot me an email sometime you hick! __________________ *Piss on noise abatement!*

07-15-2003, 06:22 PM	#11
Bill G Insane Collector Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,210	Pink Piggies JP Yup, I was there last night. He mentioned he talks to you often and brought up the "Pink Piggies." I had to laugh as I had forgotten about that. Well, almost. Picked up six Star Jets and will pick up another six next week. Been busier than heck lately and had fallen behind on the delieveries. Shoot ME an e-mail sometime also! Bill G (The Ozark Hick) __________________ *Ozark Flies Your Way* FEES DON'T FLY AT SOUTHWEST

07-15-2003, 09:33 PM	#13
Sentinel Chicken Go-Getters Go Ozark Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: DFW/THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS Posts: 4,167	"Put 'em in your mouth!" __________________ *Piss on noise abatement!*

07-18-2003, 09:41 PM	#14
NYCAAer Guest Posts: n/a	"And suck 'em!" Do you realize I'm only just now getting the humor of this thread? Am I slow or what? Here's a pic of me in 1992 in the same vein, in the business class galley of an MD-11. God, what a bad picture! I don't know what's up with my pompadour in the picture. My face looks like an ape! I'm the one in the lower left hand corner when you scroll down the page- www.crewphotos.com/crew_photos_9868.html

07-18-2003, 10:06 PM	#15
Bill G Insane Collector Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,210	Nuts My People I expect dinner and a movie first!!!!! Bill G __________________ *Ozark Flies Your Way* FEES DON'T FLY AT SOUTHWEST

07-18-2003, 10:19 PM	#16
Sentinel Chicken Go-Getters Go Ozark Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: DFW/THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS Posts: 4,167	I don't know what's scarier, Kevin in that Buster Poindexter pompadour or that picture from way back of BillG as a jen-you-wine rodeo cowboy, big belt buckle and all..... __________________ *Piss on noise abatement!*

07-19-2003, 05:23 PM	#17
Bill G Insane Collector Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,210	Hey Doc, You mean like this? Yup, it's me pardner! Bill G __________________ *Ozark Flies Your Way* FEES DON'T FLY AT SOUTHWEST

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07-19-2003, 11:18 PM	#18
Sentinel Chicken Go-Getters Go Ozark Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: DFW/THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS Posts: 4,167	That other guy looks like Ozz..... __________________ *Piss on noise abatement!*