crescent-zephyr
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I've had a great day riding Amtrak in and out of chicago (Saluki and Wolverine) with good crews and lovely (if a bit warm) weather to sightsee in Chicago.
But I just can't understand the logic of Amtraks food and beverage... 2 things I noticed, that are related.
1 - business class passengers only get 1 free drink (for a 5 hour journey?) and I had to sign a paper when I got my free drink (bottled water counts.) this is just silly... I've gotten 3 or 4 drinks on similar length southwest flights in coach.
Signing a paper for a bottle of water? Really? (This is not a complaint about staff... The LSA's on my trains today are very nice).
The second issue...
They advertise a "combo meal" that gets a burger or sandwich with chips and a drink. But then the poor attendant has to explain the limitations... You can't get a "premium drink" like Gatorade or iced tea without paying extra... And you have to get the off brand of chips, no lays or Doritos for you!
Before anyone lectures me... Yes this is a minor issue in the world we live in, and no it didn't affect my trip... If anything it's added entertainment as I can't beleive anyone who passed basic business classes in higher education would think this is a good idea.
But I just can't understand the logic of Amtraks food and beverage... 2 things I noticed, that are related.
1 - business class passengers only get 1 free drink (for a 5 hour journey?) and I had to sign a paper when I got my free drink (bottled water counts.) this is just silly... I've gotten 3 or 4 drinks on similar length southwest flights in coach.
Signing a paper for a bottle of water? Really? (This is not a complaint about staff... The LSA's on my trains today are very nice).
The second issue...
They advertise a "combo meal" that gets a burger or sandwich with chips and a drink. But then the poor attendant has to explain the limitations... You can't get a "premium drink" like Gatorade or iced tea without paying extra... And you have to get the off brand of chips, no lays or Doritos for you!
Before anyone lectures me... Yes this is a minor issue in the world we live in, and no it didn't affect my trip... If anything it's added entertainment as I can't beleive anyone who passed basic business classes in higher education would think this is a good idea.