Originally Posted by CO 1E
UA has a "drink chit" (certificate) system whereby they give 1Ps and above (I think) 2 chits when they visit an RCC at int'l gateways. Also applies to C and F int'l pax. All others must pay cash, as does anyone who runs out of chits.
I was unaware of the chit system....I always wondered what they did for intl flights where they might have Asian or Europeon natives who are not used to paying for alcohol in business lounges. Your explanation now clears that up.
Dan