Extras basket RIP

There was no sign of the extras basket last night (I thought I'd missed it when changing in the loo). The FM came around the cabin and introduced herself to everyone([y] as it was full) so I asked if I'd missed it when in the loo .No she replied, it's gone ( as in RIP). What say I ? Temporarily/ part of the reported trial ? No she replies. Gone. Forever. I've flown with her before and she's an excellent no nonsense hardworking FSM.
She went off and got the items I wanted [y](she had some stuff still left).She wasn't too impressed with the notion either.
VS need to get a grip. This penny pinching is just becoming tedious [V].

quote:Cabin Crew will be offering additional items to help make the flight more comfortable. Passengers can help themselves to Polo mints, Upper Class pens, razors, and shaving cream, moisturiser and lip balm all from Cowshed.
Well that's still on the website ...

What a shame ... so now Y and W PAX get pens but not UC.

There's a hint of something to come in GJ's bar chat...

[Neil]

Are the items still available on demand, or have the extra been totally removed ?

[Darren Wheeler]

To be honest, the removal of the basket being brought round doesn't worry me too much. Stick it on the bar and let people help themselves. As long as it's known where to look, on the menu would be a good place.

quote:Originally posted by Neil
Are the items still available on demand, or have the extra been totally removed ?


I got from DL that its gone for good, as the fsm went and got what was left[:?]

cheers

alex

AFAIK the extras are still loaded - they were on my last flights.

quote:Originally posted by Slipperman
There's a hint of something to come in GJ's bar chat...


Mine is a trendsetting establishment.

GJ

Nah it hasn't gone - I had it comfirmed by a few Virgin seniors that came to my charity 'do' last Saturday. We had a long debate about the UC product.

quote:Originally posted by hackneyguy
Nah it hasn't gone - I had it comfirmed by a few Virgin seniors that came to my charity 'do' last Saturday. We had a long debate about the UC product.


Hmmm [:?]The FSM was very clear it had gone completely. I asked her very specifically if this was now permanent and not part of the trial that's been discussed and she replied in the affirmative.The bits she got were the dribs and drabs that were left and once these were gone she stated that they were not being replenished.
I'll see what the score is next week on my return trip.

I have a return in UC this week so will check it too but it sound like your FSM didnt know her product or they were not loaded (and that wouldnt be a first time would it ....?)

quote:Originally posted by DragonLady
quote:Originally posted by hackneyguy
Nah it hasn't gone - I had it comfirmed by a few Virgin seniors that came to my charity 'do' last Saturday. We had a long debate about the UC product.


Hmmm [:?]The FSM was very clear it had gone completely. I asked her very specifically if this was now permanent and not part of the trial that's been discussed and she replied in the affirmative.The bits she got were the dribs and drabs that were left and once these were gone she stated that they were not being replenished.
I'll see what the score is next week on my return trip.


If the basket had gone completely then there wouldn't be anything (not even dribs or drabs) onboard the aircraft.