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Old Apr 14th, 2010 | 10:27 AM
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Quick question re meals on Air France flights

Flying LAX-CDG on May 1; returning CDG-LAS May 22. I can't tell from the AF website whether or not we'll be served a meal/meals. Would you happen to know? Thank you.
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Old Apr 14th, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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Short answer: yes, the serve meals.

Here is the information from their website:

http://www.airfrance.us/US/en/common..._airfrance.htm

You can find this by going to the website and then clicking "onboard."
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Old Apr 14th, 2010 | 11:06 AM
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someone else just asked this question, AF always serve you a meal if you are going over the Atlantic Ocean. For some strange reason, they don't mention it in their itinerary -- I just booked a flight Monday and it only said "breakfast" going over and I know it includes dinner. I don't know of any airline that doesn't serve a meal for a flight that long, but I suppose there's always a chance.
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Old Apr 14th, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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And, maybe I was lucky on the flights I took on AF, but they were some of the better airline meals I've ever had (economy class).
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Old Apr 14th, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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I don't think they fly to LAS, so you will be transferred to a different airline somewhere.
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Old Apr 14th, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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Or, it was a TYPO, and the OP is returning to LAX.
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Old Apr 14th, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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We've flown several times to and from LAX with them. They will serve dinner and a light breakfast. They have provided free cocktails and wine. I like that they leave snacks and beverages in out in the galley during the night. Sometimes they even had Dove ice cream bars. You will not go hungry with AF.
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Old Apr 14th, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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Yes, on Air France long haul flights the galley remains open for self serve drinks and snacks all through the night (or day).
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Old Apr 14th, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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Thanks to all!
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Old Aug 8th, 2010 | 07:49 AM
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Yay! Just booked my first flight with AIR FRANCE to Italy. This is good to know.
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Old Aug 8th, 2010 | 08:28 AM
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To Italy from where? You won't get much on the France-Italy sector, so it all depends if you are flying Air France to Paris from wherever you are. (And even so, it might be a flight operated by Delta.)
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Old Aug 8th, 2010 | 09:10 AM
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kerouac: Actually, Los Angeles to Venice. The stop to change planes is in Paris (CDG).

On the RETURN flight, it's through DELTA (so I'm guessing not to expect food on DELTA).
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Old Aug 8th, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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You mean <i>edible</i> food on Delta.
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Old Aug 8th, 2010 | 10:02 AM
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kerouac: Oh! I automatically assumed that you meant that I shouldn't expect to get any FREE food on Delta's international flight. Am I mistaken about that? (Yes, edible is another story...)
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Old Aug 8th, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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As far as I know, meals are still served as part of the fare on international flights. Are you sure that it is a Delta plane and not just a Delta flight number?
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Old Aug 8th, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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Assuming you're flying in coach yes, there will be some sort of meal. If you want to eat it or not is another question. If I'm stuck in coach I eat before or after (short flights) and bring my own food (longer flights) since I cannot consumer what the airlines serve. (IMHO bringing a salad or sandwich from a decent take-out in the airport (Au Bon Pain or similar) is way better than the airline food.
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Old Aug 8th, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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nytraveler: I totally hear you on that one! Especially if I can take some nice "tremazzini" on board from an Italian cafe.

kerouac: Yes, I believe it is a Delta flight. I found a deal on ORBITZ and it was a partner thing with Air France going one way and Delta the other way.
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Old Aug 8th, 2010 | 11:46 AM
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One thing to know: if you ever have a 4 digit flight number for an international flight, it is operated by another airline.
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