MCO-CLE
July 2
12:46 pm departure
737 MAX (fortunately this time the MAX with the nice big screen IFE vs the entertainment-less MAX on the trip there)
Departed from AA gate 36 which was kind of weird. Since the hardware at the gate was AA, the UA agents used their mobile devices to scan BPs. Thought it was interesting that a gate with none of the UA traditional lane signage, using mobile devices, on an Orlando flight of leisure flyers finished boarding early with plenty of time before departure.
No PDB offered even though we were fully boarded and closed doors 15 minutes before departure. Reopened door a minute later for a maintenance issue
Blankets at every seat.
FA went through the cabin seemingly random jumping around - my no status friends in the row behind me were asked about meal/drinks before I was.
Hot towels, drink and warmed nuts served prior to the meal.
Preordered the "four cheese" skillet burger.
Burger was "ok". Bottom bun was soggy, the whole thing overheated, needed to handle carefully when eating.
Not one, but THREE slices of tomato - hey Kirby I only need one slice - you're wasting money here!
Fries were "ok" not soggy as others reported, and served in a separate bowl not a box.
Protip - when boarding, get a sanitizer wipe to use as a Wet-Nap to clean up after eating the burger. Bring extra salt for the fries and a mayo packet or other sauce of choice for the burger.
