Continental Cuts Most Free Meals in Coach

[KeepItReal]

"Continental Airlines announced that they would begin charging economy class passengers for food on most domestic, Canadian, and some Latin American routes. Continental is the last U.S. carrier to serve free meals in coach.

The airline said complimentary food will still be offered to passengers on economy fares on all intercontinental trips, some international routes, and domestic flights longer than six hours. Continental is still developing pricing and menu options.

Continental used to serve free meals on flights longer than three hours, but the new move to cut free meals on most flights ends an era for U.S. airlines."

http://blog.seattlepi.com/jetcheck/archives/198299.asp

[liberal N proud]

1. That should reduce the weight on the plane

Because I sure as hell will not pay for that crap.

[rsmith6621]

2. Don't Ya Just Love The Nickle and Dime

Strategy's that corporations use.....bag....food....charges for catching an earlier flight....

[paulsby]

3. how dare they try to maintain a profit margin

in a competitive market, and a industry that routinely sees bankruptcies and failed business models

the NERVE!

[damyank913]

4. Do you really think those meals were "free" before?

Pretty soon they'll be offering fashionable bench seating.

[8 track mind]

5. Thank you for flying 3rd class airways! buh bye! n/t