Originally Posted by
TravelTheWorld66
I believe it is relevant. You would think 1Ks have more pull than a non-status customer.
At first the FA wasn't familiar with the drink. All of a sudden it clicked and she went in back to check if they had any. She came back, waved it at me, and said that they're $12.99 (or whatever they cost). I asked, "Even for a 1K in paid F?" She confirmed. I told her I didn't want it if I had to pay for it and she turned away and brought it back into coach. That was that.
Technically, the FA might be right. UA's new 1K food and drink entitlement policy only applies to 1Ks in coach. First class cabin is not included in the language that was used to announce the program (same would apply to GS). So if one likes free Mules, it might be worth foregoing an upgrade.
