On 5/31/2007 7:20 PM Homer J Simpson exclaimed:
> "Spehro Pefhany" wrote in message
> news:39eu53tbe95j1mui1jlegqhmc0ejjl1uri@4ax.com...
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>>> And on SkyBus you have to pay for all of those - and it isn't cheap. AND
>>> you
>>> can't bring your own food on board (which IMO sucks and is a deal
>>> breaker)!!
>>>
>> Sounds like an advantage to me, except for bottled water. I'd rather
>> bring along an Angus beef sandwich or a nice bagel with cream cheese
>> and lox than have to suffer airline food on short flights (say 8 hours
>> or less).
>>
>
> You miss the point. Like a movie theatre, you may NOT bring any of your own
> food on board, you must buy it from the hostess/server or do without.
>
Since when? I flew Continental EWR Newark to MSP Minneapolis St Paul
during the last week of February 2007. The TSA rule is that you can't
bring food or liquid through security except that small zip loc bag of
personal items. But once you're in the secured zone you can buy
anything you want and bring it on board. Both Newark and Minneapolis St
Paul airports have great food courts. Flying out I brought a hot
pastrami on rye and a root beer with no objection by the flight crew.
On the way back I brought on a really great burger, virgin piņa colada,
and a slice of Key Lime pie from Chillie's. Once again no one in the
flight crew made any objections.
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> Policy: Can I bring my own food or drinks on board?
>
> No. Skybus fares are very, very low in part because that's all you're paying
> for: your air fare. That means no free peanuts. (Actually, no one seems to
> miss them). And we ask that you not bring your own food or drinks on board.
> The only exception is for passengers who will need food that we're unable to
> provide, for example baby formula or baby food, special food for those with
> a medical condition such as diabetes or severe food allergies, or those with
> dietary restrictions (Kosher, Muslim, etc).
>
> On the other hand, Skybus flights are very, very comfortable partly because
> you can buy delicious snacks and beverages you actually want during your
> flight. Or not. It's your choice.
>
> To keep everything tidy and organized, we do ask that you finish any snacks
> and drinks you purchase on your own before boarding, as you are not
> permitted to bring them on our aircraft.
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