I recently took a LONG plane ride and brought my own food. Why did the FA's complain about it.?

Question

They also told me I should throw the food away since it wouldn't be fair to the other passengers who wouldn't pay the amount they charged for a drink and small amount

Answer 1

They want you to buy from their food so they can make some money.

Answer 2

If there wasn't some sort of obvious customer service level reason behind the request (you are a noisy chewer, the food smelled bad, it was an offensive food item, someone was allergic to it) then that is very very bizarre. I fly frequently and regularly bring my own food on the plane. I've never once been told not to.

I know that several airlines are removing or have removed peanut service from their flights due to allergies. If it was something like this, I could understand, but they should have told you.

Contact the airline and find out what their policy is. Then, write a complaint letter quoting what you were told (if they say it's fine) or a letter protesting their policy. Good luck to you.

Answer 3

I brought food on a short flight before from Buffalo to Minneapolis/St Paul 2 1/2 years ago. The soda and water was free during the flight, there was a meal being served in first class that smelled pretty good from my seat, it was a flight over the dinner hour and a connecting flight from the Canadian west coast. I never had any complaints from anyone. I even offered to share my hard candies I brought with my neighboring passengers to be considerate.
I have only flown once in my lifetime but I have never heard of that happening before.

Answer 4

On a long flight, and even on flights that just last a couple of hours; I always bring my own food. I have had some complaints, also. I just tell them I am on a special diet and must eat what I brought. I bring organic food with me and to me it is a special diet because you're sure not going to get healthy food from an airline. They don't bother me after I tell them that. I hope this helps.

Answer 5

That is absolutely unacceptable. You should not be required to throw anything away that you purchased. Also, there's no rule against bringing your own food on-never has been, and many airlines encourage that you do exactly that, since their food offerings (however bland and cardboard-ish) have been declining in recent years. As for it being 'unfair' to the other passengers, well that's a crock. The food court is open to EVERYBODY, and if they wanted something they should have darn well gotten it.

Answer 6

relies upon on which airline you're taking, low-priced ones do fee for each little thing and some (if no longer all) do no longer assist you deliver your own nutrition. yet i have not taken a lengthy flight with the low-priced airways so extra efficient examine with them. a e book and mp3 participant are good company, until eventually you opt for to sleep. some airways have in-flight video clips too. like various different position, there are pleasant and not in any respect-so-pleasant human beings in germany, yet this is extremely standard i guess. i'd recommend you to deliver a pocket dictionary or translator in case you dont talk german. have a fantastic vacation!

Answer 7

This would NEVER happen on a US based airline and I highly doubt any airline in the modern world. Ive been in the airline industry for years and have NEVER heard of any flight attendant telling you that you couldn't bring food on board. Update your explination and tell us what Communist Airline you were flying. The ONLY reason a passenger would be asked to discard any food item would be if it was offensive in odor.

Answer 8

it might happen on budget airlines that try to make that extra buck from selling u the crap they have on the flight. Some airlines are considerate enough to put it in their rules that you're prohibited to bring your own food. though on long haul flights they would usually serve something that is already included in ur ticket.

the loophole - say you're diabetic or have a heart condition and are on a strict diet and regime. but don't go eating candy and cola of course.

Answer 9

I was on a United flight once and this guy was eating a sandwich he bought at the airport and nobody said anything. We all wished we had one but I didn't complain and the FA's didn't complain either. What do they expect.....starve through your 8 hour flight and pass out? I always get there early and eat at the airport. Sorry it happened to you!

Answer 10

If you are telling the truth....WOW!

I would write a letter to the airline company...and copy the local paper in on it too.

I have brought food on planes for years...planes all over the world too...and have never had a problem. I would think if it were booze, or if it were really really messy...then they might have a problem. Other than that?? The f/a should have kept his/her mouth shut.

Write a letter!

Answer 11

they want you to spend all of your money on the flight. and it makes them look bad to other passengers when you bring your own food like you don't trust them or something.