Does Jetstar Offer Hot Water for Free?

gcdollar on 10/05/2017 - 09:38

Hi guys,

Me and a group of friends are flying with Jetstar overseas first time this weekend. It's a 8-hour flight, and considering food sold in-flight is usually more expensive than usual, one friend suggested we bring some instant noodle cups on board and just ask staff for some hot water. It might be silly, but I think they do sell instant noodles in flight, right? Would they charge for the hot water because we try to take advantage and to avoid paying more for the same thing? Has anyone experienced it before?
Thanks. BTW, if you know how much a cup of instant noodles costs, please also share. ;-)

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  • k-rokfm on 10/05/2017 - 09:41

    $1 for instant noodles on sale

  • [Deactivated] on 10/05/2017 - 09:44

    https://shop.coles.com.au/online/m20ProductDisplayView?store…

    Hot water, you should probably be paying for the cup.

  • Monday on 10/05/2017 - 09:47
    +1

    As for the hot water… I think you can get it for free as mums and stuff might need it for formula, but they might not be happy about it (or you might just have to wait until their normal food service is over). But I feel like everyone's experience with Jetstar is quite variable, so I'd buy food (maybe dry) and just keep it in a cooler bag or something.

    The time I flew Jetstar to Japan, the food cart actually ran out of options and people were scrambling to get whatever was left!

  • slow on 10/05/2017 - 09:58
    +2

    Depends on the person you ask and how nicely you ask from my experience. Don't rely on it

  • Cluelessness11 on 10/05/2017 - 10:13
    +1

    I've done this before on a Jetstar flight.
    They took my cup noodle and just filled it with hot water.

    • John Kimble on 10/05/2017 - 11:27

      Same here. Flights to/from Japan 5 years ago.

  • Sunny84 on 10/05/2017 - 10:28

    Why not get a small thermos and get boiling water from a café/shop in the airport?

    • John Kimble on 10/05/2017 - 11:27
      +1

      Because that is a lot of effort.

  • MeesusEff on 10/05/2017 - 10:30
    -1

    budget flights have a 'no-food' policy as they would want you to purchase on-board food/drinks. I got told off before, and had to eat my food on the sly :(

    • callum9999 on 10/05/2017 - 10:33
      +1

      Neither Jetstar nor any other budget carrier has a "no-food" policy. They may refuse to heat or cook it for you, but you can openly take food on board and eat it.

      • MeesusEff on 10/05/2017 - 10:34
        +1

        Really? they might have just been jealous of my delicious snacks then! :@

      • altomic on 10/05/2017 - 10:52
        +1

        Air Asia had signage up in KL airport 2 weeks ago stating no outside food is allowed on planes. Me - "F#ck Da Police" and took chocolate on board.

        • callum9999 on 10/05/2017 - 11:01

          That's weird, maybe I've just been ignoring it all this time then!

        • callum9999 on 10/05/2017 - 11:02

          Duplicate

  • dasher86 on 10/05/2017 - 10:46
    +3

    You're better off going in with some sandwiches, or if you're feeling fancy a home made cheese board for a snack

  • Love a bargain on 10/05/2017 - 19:01

    Second everyone else. Better to be self sufficient (ie make sure you can eat what you bring with you - which means either bring your own hot water in Thermos, or bring something that's readily edible).

    PS. There is a catch with Thermos. On the way back to Australia, there might be a secondary security check at the gate which means you might not be able to bring hot water onto the plane. But then, why would you wanna have cup noodles when you can have nice Japanese bento box or sushi?

  • jjjaar on 11/05/2017 - 08:20

    I actually tweeted them about this two years ago. I was told technically I would have to pay for tea (and just ask not to put the tea bag in), but depending on who served me, I may get it for free. So I took some on board but was never hungry so didn't bother.

  • doctordv8 on 11/05/2017 - 09:51

    I have had free hot water - yes. I have always over last 8 years on various airlines taken my 3 in 1 coffee mix. I have never had a request for hot water only (in my large mug) refused. Can not say for last 9 months or other than Qantas, Ethiad, Air Asia, Jetstar, Virgin, Thai, Singapore, Garuda, and a few cheapies in Indonesia & Thailand that I forget the names of. I usually can not justify the price of airline food, (same as cinema food) so it is usually BYO trusty ham & cheese sangas. Mind you, a few times I have shown the puppy eyes and had free food from the budget airlines after food service has finished. It never hurts to ask.

  • B2 on 11/05/2017 - 15:47

    This is a new low. Even for Ozbargain!

    • Peck on 11/05/2017 - 18:23

      B2 I see that you have a lot of OZB experience to be able to form that conclusion! BTW it was not me who negged u!

      • B2 on 12/05/2017 - 09:53

        Not sure what your comment implies but it doesn't really matter anyway. Also, who cares about negs?

        • John Kimble on 12/05/2017 - 10:51
          +1

          Apparently some people are precious and take it personally.

  • Archi on 11/05/2017 - 17:00
    +1

    why not take food that doesn't require heating… and fill you up more than a cup of noodles….

    sandwiches and wraps come to mind. bring the stuff on board already cut up and ready to go.. assemble on the plane and distribute to your friends.

    bring extra and put up a for sale sign and make some money…

    why stop at sandwiches

    • rice paper rolls
    • cheese, crackers, dips, fruit, nuts, cold meats and antipasto, make a cheese board on the plane… everyone will be envious of your spread.
    • fruit platters,
    • dessert platter, cakes and muffins.
    • vegetable and bread sticks and dips.

    the possibilities are endless.

  • Peck on 11/05/2017 - 18:16
    +1

    Hot water on AirAsia - I always offer to pay, but they always give it for free. I provide my own insulated mug.

  • strawberrybug on 17/05/2017 - 11:36

    I think I've asked for hot water just for drinking but can't remember if it was on Jetstar or Air Asia. Why not just bring some dry food just in case? I always bring my own wrap/roll plus snacks (chocolate, nuts, chips) even if I've pre-ordered meals cause I love snacks!

  • [Deactivated] on 18/05/2017 - 14:05

    The groups of people that bring instant noodles overseas whilst on holiday make me cringe

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