Enhancements coming - Pre-Departure Beverages...September 2011
Aug 12, 2011, 10:23 am
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Enhancements coming - Pre-Departure Beverages...September 2011
There has been much discussion about pre-departure beverages well here's a change as SMI/J would say I'm hoping you will like.
For pre-departure beverages they will start fulfilling individual requests instead of the pre-poured options you are used to seeing on domestic and international flights. The requests can include (wine, beer, alcohol, and soda).
Coffee....yes bye bye Starbucks and hello Journeys, United's Gourmet Custom Blend. We'll have to wait for the reviews to see how premium this product is.
For pre-departure beverages they will start fulfilling individual requests instead of the pre-poured options you are used to seeing on domestic and international flights. The requests can include (wine, beer, alcohol, and soda).
Coffee....yes bye bye Starbucks and hello Journeys, United's Gourmet Custom Blend. We'll have to wait for the reviews to see how premium this product is.
Aug 12, 2011, 1:25 pm
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A big question my wife has:
She noticed champagne is available in first on CO flights but not on UA. Will UA get champagne in F??
She noticed champagne is available in first on CO flights but not on UA. Will UA get champagne in F??
Aug 12, 2011, 1:27 pm
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Aug 12, 2011, 5:52 pm
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J.P. Chenet Brut is available for purchase in Y and is complimentary in F. It also shows up on flights to/from the Caribbean and South America (on non-BF service flights) as well as "modified" BF flights to/from Hawaii.
Many times in F on CO they do not even have it properly chilled and ready to be served.....
Aug 12, 2011, 5:54 pm
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Aug 12, 2011, 6:07 pm
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Have the matrons been informed of this change. I am certain they do not approve...
Aug 12, 2011, 7:42 pm
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If I do get asked my beverage preference I will faint onboard.
Aug 12, 2011, 7:59 pm
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I must say, the pre-poured drinks on UA were odd for me, comiing from the CO side of things. Will be glad to see that ended.
Aug 12, 2011, 10:19 pm
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This has been standard policy on CO operated flights forever - glad to see it coming to UA.
Aug 12, 2011, 10:40 pm
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About time for UA to catch up!
Aug 13, 2011, 2:11 am
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Gas station coffee is better than the horrible stuff UA is now serving. Truly atrocious.
Aug 13, 2011, 5:55 am
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PMUA use to be drink of choice for pre departure. Once UA cut staffing it went to the OJ or water for domestic and OJ , water or sparking wine for Int'l and if time permits and no in bond issues or late galleys other drinks on request.
FA's have been updated on the change (Not sure if all 15K have read it). The only delay I can see is on the Int'l side, As catering must board the paid duty bin that has the extra items that can be opened for pre departure.
FA's have been updated on the change (Not sure if all 15K have read it). The only delay I can see is on the Int'l side, As catering must board the paid duty bin that has the extra items that can be opened for pre departure.
Aug 13, 2011, 5:56 am
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Had personalized PDB choice on SFO-ORD last night!
Had personalized PDB choice on SFO-ORD last night!
Aug 13, 2011, 6:11 am
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This may be the only change I like so far.
Aug 13, 2011, 6:21 am
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Get ready to faint as the FA has already started taking custom preflight drink order on my LAX-ORD flight yesterday.