‘Annoying’ or cheap? Is requesting a full can of soda from flight attendants too large an ask?

A traveler took to social media to ask whether or not passengers might ask for a complete can of soda versus only a small cup stuffed with the bubbly beverage.

Posted within the “r/delta” discussion board, the consumer’s remark mentioned, “I used to be instructed as soon as by a FA [flight attendant] on the airplane you may ask for ‘a can of soda’ somewhat than simply the cup they normally offer you.”

The consumer additionally wrote, “On a latest flight, the flight attendant instructed me no. (He was NOT a pleasant FA. I used to be shocked, truthfully.)”

“Then on one other flight after that, the man mentioned, ‘Oh, you’re gonna be that man, huh?’ It was all lighthearted and we laughed, and I used to be not offended in any means … (He gave me the can.)”

The consumer requested fellow Redditors if it was “annoying” to ask flight attendants for the entire can.

“I at all times ask for the entire can once I get combined drinks on the airplane and nobody’s ever mentioned no,” shared one consumer.

One other added, “I believe it actually relies on what number of cans they’ve and the way possible they’re going to expire of [soda].”

One consumer who claimed to be a flight attendant mentioned, “Often it’s not an issue, however typically, if 2 or 3 individuals in a row ask for a can [and] we’re not even 20% of the best way carried out with service, I’ll politely decline and say that if I’ve sufficient, I’ll convey the can again later.”

“Who cares if it’s annoying? It’s not an unreasonable request given the costs we pay. And in the event that they don’t have it, they don’t have it,” commented a traveler.

One consumer advised, “I’ve at all times mentioned that ‘I don’t want the cup.’”

“Bottle of water will get a ‘no’ more often than not,” mentioned a Redditor.

One other added, “If it’s a regional jet, the flight attendant is working alone within the again with a tiny half-cart and really restricted inventory. Positively no full cans then.”

On Delta’s web site, beneath “Onboard eating,” the knowledge doesn’t specify how drinks are served.

“From our signature Biscoff cookies to special-order meals, we’re refreshing onboard refreshments with the meals and drinks you like,” the location reads.