Big Southwest Development

Its come to this…if its even possible – the Southwest snacks have been downgraded. That’s right...they eliminated the Southwest snack pack. Rather unceremoniously, I might add. Just gone. Instead of getting that little care package of LUV containing 3 tasty snacks, the waitress now offers a big bucket of snacks to the passengers who then select their own treats. The choices are all the same 100-calorie/non-refrigerated “cheese” crap – the snacks are now just offered buffet-style to the passengers. This must be some bean counter’s goddamned plan to save a dollar (sorry – was channeling Barney there for a minute). Southwest is obviously hoping that shame/pride keeps us from grabbing all three snacks that we’re entitled to. I mean...they have to pay for those extra maintenance inspections SOMEHOW.

But they apparently didn’t see my post on drink coupons. Cuz all I can say is – “why don’t you just leave that bucket full of preservatives right here in row 9. I’d also like to cash in my drink coupons – I’m having a party”. Seriously, I took two of each offering and an EXTRA fake cheese item for making me “B21”.

Each new Southwest rule, however, seems to confuse the HELL out of their passengers. Seriously, it’s a buffet, lady…just pick! Surely as a member of the Southwest demographic, you’re familiar with the concept of a buffet. I mean…they’re all different kinds of crackers for chrissakes – how much shopping do you have to do?? Just hurry up already – you’re delaying the waitress bringing me my bailey’s & coffee, water and diet coke.