Well, THAT didn't last long! 18 months to be exact:
Anticipated 1 June enhancements - UA bringing back hot meals to domestic first classUnited Airlines bringing back hot meals to domestic first class
United Airlines will make several upgrades to its food and beverage offerings on June 1 as it shelves pandemic-era procedures.
The airline said Tuesday that it will reintroduce meal trays in domestic first class on all flights that are longer than 800 miles, replacing the packaged sandwich it has been serving during the pandemic. For mainline flights, the plated meals will include hot entrée choices, while cold plates will be on offer for United First customers on regional flights.