Deltaboy69 - 08/12/2011 17:35 GMT
If you are traveling together, AA's meal service algorithm in First Class stinks. The seating plan is a 1 2 1 plan. Facing the front of the plane the pax on the far right and one of the seats in the 2 get served first (about 10-15 minutes ahead for everything) than the other pax in the 2 slot and the pax in the far left 1 seat are served at the same time.. So, if you are traveling together, and sit together, one of you is at least 10 minutes ahead of the other from first cocktail to appetizers, dinner and dessert. It's absurd.
On the way from DFW to EZE, the very attentive flight attendant noticed that my companion and I were talking and obviously traveling together, so she served me as well as my companion. On the way home, the surly flight attendant would have nothing of it, so I sat and watched him drink and eat whilst I had nothing in front of me.
AA explains this as the Purser works the left side of the plane so he/she has duties to complete before they can begin service. I say that they should then wait and both sides start at once. The quality of food/drinks is fine, but I rated them mid-way due to my above statements.
What do others think of this bizarre service pattern in F? At least in J, you and a travel companion are both served at the same time.
