One complimentary drink only...an end to complimentary drinks on flights?

[MrsBB]

'One complimentary drink, either a glass of wine, a beer or a soft drink is included in your flight. Tap water is available free of charge on request...'

 

 

This has suddenly appeared under our flights on the cruise personaliser. A new P&O rule?

[kevinyork]

Yup, cutbacks mean unlimited drinks on fly cruises have now gone. Limited to one free drink now. Penny pinching in the extreme.

[MrsBB]

Just a bit, especially as they are now charging £249 pp for a return flight for premium economy for 2013 fly cruises.

[kevinyork]

Just a bit, especially as they are now charging £249 pp for a return flight for premium economy for 2013 fly cruises.

 

Not worth it. However £150 of that goes in Airline Passenger Duty.

[BrianI]

Just a bit, especially as they are now charging £249 pp for a return flight for premium economy for 2013 fly cruises.

A lot of this is air passenger duty which is £162 for premium compared to £81 for others

Brian

[MrsBB]

That does make it a bit more understandable.

 

I am tempted to book for myself and my other half, just purely because I am assuming premium will be less crowded and it may be a nice treat.

 

I'm getting the impression you can now upgrade at any time via the flight desk helpline but can only specify seats 3 months before on cruise personaliser? Is this correct?

[BrianI]

Not worth it. However £150 of that goes in Airline Passenger Duty.

It increased to £162 in April 2012

Brian

[MrsBB]

It actually makes the upgrade seem reasonable, when you put it like that Brian.

 

 

Free drinks, and a potentially less bustle.... I'll have to see how far the purse strings will stretch :)

[Gingercruiser]

Which airline does this rule apply to? I am going on the Azura transatlantic in March and my travel summary says I am due to fly with Virgin.

[BrianI]

Which airline does this rule apply to? I am going on the Azura transatlantic in March and my travel summary says I am due to fly with Virgin.

It applies to P&O charter flights which are usually either Thomson or Thomas Cook

Brian

[alvin moondust]

im not massively bothered about this as it will discourage excess boozing on planes which is not a good idea

[annieuk]

The complimentary drinks still apply to those who have booked premium seats. On my Cruise Personaliser it states that complimentary drinks are offered throughout the flight - apart from Champagne. If someone is thinking of upgrading then don't wait too long. Premium seats tend to go quite quickly.

[MrsBB]

Just an observation really. I don't mind either way but would prefer to be informed.

 

Not everyone uses complimentary drinks to get drunk though I do understand there may be a few who do. Personally, I was just glad to spot it so I wasn't ill prepared.

 

I do like the idea of upgrading as we will be travelling to our wedding destination and it might be nice to be spoiled a little. However at £500 extra I'm not sure it's very good value for money.

[Denarius]

'One complimentary drink, either a glass of wine, a beer or a soft drink is included in your flight. Tap water is available free of charge on request...'

 

 

This has suddenly appeared under our flights on the cruise personaliser. A new P&O rule?

So no more complimentary G&Ts before lunch then. Penny pinching indeed! I can understand a decision not to offer complimentary alcohol throughout the flight as this can sometimes lead to abuse - although if it is still available in premium it would appear that this is not the reason for the apparent change in policy. If you fly economy with a line like BA however, you are offered an aperatif before lunch/dinner and another drink with it. Where will P&O penny pinch next?