2012 Let's Eat - International First, BusinessFirst, & Business Class
Aug 3, 2012, 7:27 am
#361
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ORD-AMS yesterday in BF.
I am PMUA and had never had this dish before---it was killer. Very fresh and well prepared. In addition, the salad with the Buffalo Mozzarella was outstanding.
In fact, the appetizer of jumbo shrimp and salmon was unusually good as well.
This was the best food quality that I have ever seen on UA/CO in Biz.
I am PMUA and had never had this dish before---it was killer. Very fresh and well prepared. In addition, the salad with the Buffalo Mozzarella was outstanding.
In fact, the appetizer of jumbo shrimp and salmon was unusually good as well.
This was the best food quality that I have ever seen on UA/CO in Biz.
Aug 3, 2012, 7:31 am
#362
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: LAX
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LHR-LAX in business class?
Does anyone have any recent insights into the menu options?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Aug 3, 2012, 8:19 am
#363
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Global First ORD-PEK August 1 of 2
Purchased V fare using GPU to upgrade to C, then OP-UG to F (both me and companion)
Last edited by UA_Flyer; Aug 3, 2012 at 8:48 am
Aug 3, 2012, 8:30 am
#364
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Global First ORD-PEK August 2 of 2
Last edited by UA_Flyer; Aug 3, 2012 at 8:50 am
Aug 3, 2012, 12:21 pm
#365
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Great pix, UA_Flyer! You can make any UA meal look good!
Wow 2x u/g, haven't seen one of those in ages!
Wow 2x u/g, haven't seen one of those in ages!
Aug 3, 2012, 6:19 pm
#366
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Yes!
This is definitely something about the merger that I really like!
Also, the PMCO crew on this flight was truly outstanding.
I hate to generalize this early after the merger because I have only flown about 10 PMCO birds so far this year, but it appears that the PMCO crews are far superior to the PMUA crews.
This is definitely something about the merger that I really like!
Also, the PMCO crew on this flight was truly outstanding.
I hate to generalize this early after the merger because I have only flown about 10 PMCO birds so far this year, but it appears that the PMCO crews are far superior to the PMUA crews.
Aug 3, 2012, 10:22 pm
#367
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Aug 5, 2012, 6:00 am
#368
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: DXB IAD DEN
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What are the typical menu options for DXB-IAD and then IAD-DXB in BusinessFirst?
Thanks
Thanks
Aug 5, 2012, 10:29 am
#369
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Aug 5, 2012, 5:18 pm
#370
Join Date: May 2007
Location: IAD
Posts: 302
No food GCM-IAD?
I fly back and forth pretty much every month, and there's usually a meal in F and BOB in coach. Yesterday there was neither. Wondering if this was a glitch or a change related to the changeover in servicing this route w/737 vs. Airbus. Just curious what to expect for the future.
(Edit: Just realized I probably posted this in the wrong thread. Mods, feel free to move as appropriate. Thx.)
(Edit: Just realized I probably posted this in the wrong thread. Mods, feel free to move as appropriate. Thx.)
Last edited by eerickso; Aug 6, 2012 at 7:24 pm
Aug 6, 2012, 2:10 am
#372
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Aug 8, 2012, 11:49 am
#373
Join Date: Oct 2011
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UA EWR-IST-EWR vegetarian meals in Business/First
Flying December in the newly configured 767-300 (2 cabin) in Business/First.
UA.com states dinner but "no special meal offered" on both legs. UA general website says specials allowed on all trans-Atlantic flights (contradicts what my reservation says).
Am I to understand that for a 10 hour trip in Business/First that I should bring my own food on?
I did make select Asian Vegetarian on ua.com. Anyone flown these flights and know if there is usually a veg option, or have experience getting the special meal request handled properly? I called the 1K line and the agent told me she could not tell me one way or the other if they would do a special meal even if she put the request in. I asked if by being able to put it in, it meant it would happen (otherwise why allow it to be requested?) and she said "not any more, we can't be sure now".
Any experience or magic words to use appreciated.
UA.com states dinner but "no special meal offered" on both legs. UA general website says specials allowed on all trans-Atlantic flights (contradicts what my reservation says).
Am I to understand that for a 10 hour trip in Business/First that I should bring my own food on?
I did make select Asian Vegetarian on ua.com. Anyone flown these flights and know if there is usually a veg option, or have experience getting the special meal request handled properly? I called the 1K line and the agent told me she could not tell me one way or the other if they would do a special meal even if she put the request in. I asked if by being able to put it in, it meant it would happen (otherwise why allow it to be requested?) and she said "not any more, we can't be sure now".
Any experience or magic words to use appreciated.
Last edited by abaheti; Aug 8, 2012 at 3:17 pm Reason: both flights show as no special offered
Aug 8, 2012, 5:34 pm
#374
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ewr-cdg ua54 c/j
EWR-CDG
UA54
Departure: 21.20 (actual: 22.20 delay due to medical)
Aircraft: 757-200 lie-flat seats
Seat: 1A
Last time I flew BF in a 757 was EWR-STR in 2011. I considered the food this time a slight improvement.
Menu
Wine Menu
Appetizer - Prosciutto & Melon and Salmon & Shrimp
Salad
Main - Grilled Salmon with Lump Crabmeat
Cheese and Port
Dessert - I skipped the sundae
Breakfast/prior to arrival - cold plate
UA54
Departure: 21.20 (actual: 22.20 delay due to medical)
Aircraft: 757-200 lie-flat seats
Seat: 1A
Last time I flew BF in a 757 was EWR-STR in 2011. I considered the food this time a slight improvement.
Menu
Wine Menu
Appetizer - Prosciutto & Melon and Salmon & Shrimp
Salad
Main - Grilled Salmon with Lump Crabmeat
Cheese and Port
Dessert - I skipped the sundae
Breakfast/prior to arrival - cold plate
Aug 8, 2012, 5:38 pm
#375
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Salami for breakfast??
Salami for breakfast??