Originally Posted by
narvik
It doesn't make a difference how you got to the seat (op-up, paid, GPU, etc.), as far as meal priority is concerned. Just how it should be!
Meal priority is by status (GS then 1K)
Yes, thank you. This has been confirmed by UA multiple times.
Originally Posted by
OCedHrt
For the record, I'm inclined to believe it was simply due to his lack of status and having an upgraded seat.
It was lack of status. Nothing else.
Hopefully UA will implement advance ordering and mostly eliminate this constant irritant. I've been denied my choice on AF (as ST Elite Plus) and LX (as *A *G).