Ordering A Birthday Cake On Cathay Pacific

And somebody tried to call me entitled a couple weeks back when I was disappointed Etihad had confirmed they would have a cake for my son. I was on the A380 from AUH to LHR.

When I was onboard they had not gotten the request. So the chef in first actually made a nice plate out of some little cakes of the first desserts. Really nice guy.

If I had to pay $40 for a cake, id rather just pick the cake I really want for the person and carry it on board.

We were flying business class on Qatar back to the US in May on my birthday so my husband contacted Qatar and asked if they could do a cake or something special for my birthday. They told him no. So much for 5 star service.

I wish I had known about this a few weeks ago! I just flew Cathay Pacific business class between JFK and Vancouver a few days after my birthday. This is good to know for the future, though.

We will fly BA first (TATL) in August, a few days after my wifes birthday (round 40!). Could you please tell me whom to contact asking for a cake? Would be a nice surprise!

Thanks

Wait...did he order himself a birthday cake? I don't know why that strikes me as bizarre, but it feels almost tragic.

Ben, what number did you call to arrange a cake in Emirates first? Thanks

Alok ordered a birthday cake for himself?

Is it free on SQ and EK only for business and first class passengers? Can you even order the cake if you're travelling in economy?

I think its free for all cabins on SQ.

Ben.. Any thoughts on if QR does birthday cakes?

Turkish Air does this too

I called EY once to try to arrange a cake for my wife. The rep on the phone snootily informed me that they did not have a "department of birthday cakes". OK then...

I had seen "cake" as a line item on the Cathay website but there's no other explanation. Nice to see what it's all about! That cake looks pretty decent. Not sure it is worth HKD300 but it is a pretty nice surprise for someone.

@ Nick - Have you ever transported cakes by air? Between keeping them cool and ensuring they stay upright when going through security, bringing cakes aboard planes is no easy task. It's not like driving your car from the bakery.

I flew United business on my birthday and if I'm not mistaken one of their semi-zombie flight attendants threw in an extra napkin during meal service. Not the same as a cake, but I appreciated the gesture.

I'm surprised about the surprise of not getting candles.

Actually, now I've just seen ford's cake with the candles I'm a bit freaked out. What if turbulence is encountered, the candles fall and light the place up?

Was flying on my birthday with LH in C and got a "birthday" pillow mention during short haul service (which everyone got aswell). On the flight to SEA the purser came over with some flowers (from the gallery decoration) and some candy (from there aswell) and wished me a happy birthday.

@CM that should be some of the LED lights that look like real candles

I travelled Cathay Pacific Zurich to Hong Kong First on my 50th birthday day i didnt request anything nor asked for anything but was offered a Box of chocolate and a Marco polo card signed by captain and entire crew.

My wife & I were travelling SIN-KIX in economy with SQ on our 48th wedding anniversary. Without telling us, one of our daughters contacted SQ & requested a surprise, which turned out to be a very rich cake, a glass of champagne each & a card signed by all staff. These were delivered by 4 staff who wished us a happy anniversary & chatted with us for a few minutes. After having a slice each, we asked that the remainder of the cake be shared by staff

Do you have to request in advance for the cake? Cause last time flew on TG on my wife's bday and didnt get anything not even a greeting card. Flew bkk-kix on thai first. Wonder if sq would be the same?

Once I was flying overseas and I didn't get a cake for my 31st birthday. I wanted to die. It was so embarrassing knowing that other passengers wouldn't know it was my birthday.
JUST.WANTED.TO.DIE

For $40 they don't even give you a choice of flavor? What if you're not a coffee drinker and don't like the taste of coffee? Then that's $40 you just spent for a cake for the crew.

Could you do a cake for another occasion, like an anniversary instead of just a birthday cake?

I last flew United Global First on my birthday and the crew was incredibly gracious and one lead flight attendant created a wonderfully colorful birthday card out of a linen napkin. The whole crew including the Captain then all signed it. Prior to this while again flying United Global first to China over the North pole the crew all signed the actual flight map the Pilot used to chart the plane. I have found United crew very gracious if you just mention its your birthday. ANA first also created an impromptu birthday cake for me while flying to China. I'd generally just mention its your birthday and roll the dice.

@A.Martin - Of course, why on earth would an airline load cake in its galley for each and every flight it performs?