Complimentary Beer/Wine Discontinued Jan 1, 2014 for transpacific/asia flights
Dec 20, 2013, 10:18 am
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Complimentary Beer/Wine Discontinued Jan 1, 2014 for transpacific/asia flights
I don't think this has been posted yet, but word on the street is that effective January 1, 2014 complimentary beer and wine will be going away for transpacific flights and flights within Asia in Economy Class. I am guessing pricing will be similar to what United currently charges in other markets.
Dec 20, 2013, 10:42 am
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If true - just another straw. UA's only saving grace is E+. They better hold on to that as long as possible.
Dec 20, 2013, 10:43 am
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This can't be possible! I thought United was an industry leader.
Dec 20, 2013, 10:44 am
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Dec 20, 2013, 10:44 am
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And didn't Delta just announce it was serving complimentary beer/wine on TATL flights? (Or was I dreaming).
Well, if they take expired coupons, I'll be fine.
The nickel and dime airline
Hopefully my GPUs will clear
Well, if they take expired coupons, I'll be fine.
The nickel and dime airline
Hopefully my GPUs will clear
Last edited by iluv2fly; Dec 20, 2013 at 6:48 pm Reason: merge
Dec 20, 2013, 10:48 am
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big shocker here 
Dec 20, 2013, 11:09 am
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Awesome. Time to stock up on Pocket Shots for the ziploc bag on next years TPACs
Dec 20, 2013, 11:11 am
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Flyer friendly! UA just wants to make sure you arrive at your destination sharp and hangover-free.
Dec 20, 2013, 11:12 am
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Dec 20, 2013, 11:49 am
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I'm getting immune to all these enhancements. Maybe that's what UA management wants.....
Dec 20, 2013, 11:50 am
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Another Friday, another cut...
Dec 20, 2013, 11:52 am
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Another Friday and another day I'm happy to have moved my travels elsewhere. Though I am thankful to UA that I still get *G privileges on US while I wait for reciprocal benefits to begin on January 7th
Dec 20, 2013, 12:09 pm
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http://boardingarea.com/onemileatati...ional-economy/
Dec 20, 2013, 12:16 pm
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Well from reading that management profile, looks like they're just trying to provide a "consistent experience"
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...le-series.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...le-series.html
Dec 20, 2013, 12:18 pm
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The death of a thousand cuts continues...