Update on Upgraded International Long-haul United Economy Dining [Eff 1-June 2015]
Apr 15, 2015, 9:42 am
#16
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Wow. This is a big deal for an airline that has done nothing except cut, cut, and cut.
I wonder what prompted this, and is there more to follow...
(cautiously) optimistic.
I wonder what prompted this, and is there more to follow...
(cautiously) optimistic.
Apr 15, 2015, 9:44 am
#17
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Wow. These are actually some good changes! Did UA think of this, or is it a copy of a competitor's change?
I wonder if the Y "multi courses" means 2 courses or 3 courses (i.e. is dessert separate or on the tray?).
Charging $ for the midflight snack is the only downside I see.
I wonder if the Y "multi courses" means 2 courses or 3 courses (i.e. is dessert separate or on the tray?).
Charging $ for the midflight snack is the only downside I see.
Apr 15, 2015, 9:46 am
#18
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I love the last line saying they're "celebrating" by offering free Goose Island on "seven flights" out of Chicago.
I remember the days of free booze systemwide on several holidays.
I remember the days of free booze systemwide on several holidays.
Apr 15, 2015, 9:47 am
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Update on Upgraded International Long-haul United Economy Dining
Good stuff
Apr 15, 2015, 9:57 am
#21
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I'm starting to like Wednesdays at United! Slightly OT, but I was happy to see this little tidbit buried in the press release:
Hopefully this is in addition to the 312, as the Goose IPA is another good beer pick.
Good news all around! ^
•Launched Goose Island Beer Company's award-winning Goose IPA this month on flights worldwide. To celebrate, today United and Goose Island will offer complimentary Goose IPA to customers on seven domestic flights departing Chicago O'Hare International Airport and on one flight from United's Houston hub to London.
Good news all around! ^
Apr 15, 2015, 10:09 am
#22
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Now, do they really want to serve half bottles of spirits? That just seemed excessive.
Apr 15, 2015, 10:19 am
#23
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Complimentary Beer and Wine
The feature is coming back, just not of the same quality as in its last incarnation.
Apr 15, 2015, 10:24 am
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Hot Damn! No more pasta with awful tasting meatballs!
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Apr 15, 2015, 10:31 am
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So now that there beer and wine is included again, will the Premier member drink chits be good for those half bottles?
Apr 15, 2015, 10:31 am
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Do they mean seven routes... or seven individual flights? If the latter, wow, how magnanimous. If they pick the seven flights with the lowest LFs they'll be out, what, one $20 case of beer.
Apr 15, 2015, 10:33 am
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Apr 15, 2015, 10:39 am
#28
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This is a fantastic change. My parents are flying LAX-LHR just days after this goes live, so they are now very excited to enjoy this!
Apr 15, 2015, 10:52 am
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We all should know by know that UA positive announcements are like a puzzle. We have to find the cuts.
I don't fly International long-haul economy, so I'm not familiar enough with the product to know the difference, but there's gotta be some take-away buried in here. There always is.
Apr 15, 2015, 10:54 am
#30
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Great news. If it lives up to the advertised billing, I don't think I'll miss having to balance E+ on UA versus better food and free wine/beer but a 31-in. seat pitch on LH or another *A carrier.