rmadisonwi said:
(A popular example is the claim that "FDA regulations prohibit bringing personal food into the lounge car.")
I have heard that line before, too. Bringing personal food into the lounge car is just simply company policy. It is like the movie theater. We want you to buy our merchandise in order to enjoy it at at your seat or in the food service cars. I know price is an issue with my folks, but that is the case with that policy. Now the FDA regulation is more regarding the action of storing any personal food in a refrigerator or freezer, or either warming it up in the lounge car's microwave! That is strictly prohibited! I have seen that rule broken before, though. But those who do should be thinking about their jobs. OBS...