IAD to SFO, late evening flight
Jan 23, 2009, 10:46 am
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IAD to SFO, late evening flight
What is the meal service in First on UA 225, the 9:52 evening flight from Dulles to SFO? Dinner, or just snacks?
Usually I fly the daytime transcons to SFO, but scheduling problems mean that I'll have to choose between UA 225 and the VA 77, which leaves about one hour earlier. Have never flown VA, and that could certainly be a more interesting experience than F on the 757's, so appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!
Usually I fly the daytime transcons to SFO, but scheduling problems mean that I'll have to choose between UA 225 and the VA 77, which leaves about one hour earlier. Have never flown VA, and that could certainly be a more interesting experience than F on the 757's, so appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!
Jan 23, 2009, 10:52 am
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From my experiences on that UA flight, you get the rather small cold deli plate.
But I always call reservations and pre-order a special meal low-fat/low-carb and end up getting a cold chicken breast, which is more like a meal.
But I always call reservations and pre-order a special meal low-fat/low-carb and end up getting a cold chicken breast, which is more like a meal.
Jan 23, 2009, 10:57 am
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Do yourself a favor and eat at Harry's Tap Room at IAD and just tell the FA you don't want the BOB or whatever they are trying to feed you. 
Jan 23, 2009, 10:59 am
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Jan 23, 2009, 11:26 am
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Jan 23, 2009, 11:32 am
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*i wouldn't trust a special meal request placed any closer than 48 hours to actually make it but you never know-place it anyway and who knows, you might get a skykit
(or whatever the on-line skykit thingy is called now)
Jan 23, 2009, 11:45 am
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I avoid those late night flights like the plague, but after reading the VX threads, it appears as though the 8pm and later flights still have full hot meal service. That, plus the fact that the VX seat is comparable to UA's old business class seat I am pretty sure its a much better experience.
Jan 23, 2009, 12:18 pm
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Thanks for all the helpful responses; if I end up on that late evening UA flight, I'll be sure to request the special meal, either the low fat or Indian vegetarian, as that sounds better than the cold deli plate.
But am leaning towards Virgin America, not just for the greater leg room in F and hot meal on that flight, but also because it takes off and arrives one hour earlier.
But am leaning towards Virgin America, not just for the greater leg room in F and hot meal on that flight, but also because it takes off and arrives one hour earlier.
Jan 23, 2009, 3:14 pm
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For a good snack small plate and nice wine selection, check out Vino Volo, I was quite impressed. And skip the COLD deli and what they call "cheese" plate.
Jan 23, 2009, 3:32 pm
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Another possibility is to drop by Terminal A (RJ Hell), order a nice to go meal from 5 Guys, shuttle on over to C, board your flight, and ask for a Greenie as soon as beverage service starts to go with your 5 Guys meal
Jan 23, 2009, 3:32 pm
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If it's not enough food why not just ask for a ritebite half way through the flight?
Jan 23, 2009, 3:44 pm
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Thanks for all the helpful responses; if I end up on that late evening UA flight, I'll be sure to request the special meal, either the low fat or Indian vegetarian, as that sounds better than the cold deli plate.
But am leaning towards Virgin America, not just for the greater leg room in F and hot meal on that flight, but also because it takes off and arrives one hour earlier.
But am leaning towards Virgin America, not just for the greater leg room in F and hot meal on that flight, but also because it takes off and arrives one hour earlier.
They're probably trying to attract and keep business flyers with that little gimmick.
Jan 23, 2009, 4:39 pm
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Jan 23, 2009, 5:07 pm
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And I like California Tortilla.
(but the IVML is good too)
(but the IVML is good too)