2013 Let's Eat - Domestic First, BusinessFirst, & Business Class
Oct 21, 2013, 5:27 pm
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Probably not relevant but first flight is sUA and second flight is sCO.
What are aircraft types?
Oct 21, 2013, 5:28 pm
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564, today, is an A320.
1134, today, is a 737.
I know we aren't supposed to know that there are 2 airlines here but I am guessing that previous United Aircraft and previous CO aircraft, are catered differently.
Or it could just be the equipment is catered differently.
I get the same ORD to CMH with beverage service, sometimes water only, sometimes no service, sometimes regular beverage service.
1134, today, is a 737.
I know we aren't supposed to know that there are 2 airlines here but I am guessing that previous United Aircraft and previous CO aircraft, are catered differently.
Or it could just be the equipment is catered differently.
I get the same ORD to CMH with beverage service, sometimes water only, sometimes no service, sometimes regular beverage service.
Oct 21, 2013, 5:42 pm
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Flight 564 on 11/29 (F meal SNACK) is listed as an Airbus 320.
Flight 1134 on 11/11 (F meal DINNER) is listed as 737-800.
If this ends up the reason why there is no meal service on some and not on others, that is a CLEAR inconsistency on the F product on this route.
It also validates what I said about UAL Customer Service rep giving me the wrong answer as to the real reason.
The website then should have a note about the TYPE of aircraft you fly may change whether or not meal will be provided then!
Oct 21, 2013, 6:07 pm
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Seems odd, though, on the catering. Different airplanes?
Oct 21, 2013, 6:42 pm
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Looks like perhaps they are different aircraft, which is one of my complaints on the route then. It means they are offering different product NOT based on the rules posted on the website, but instead based on the aircraft type.
I dont think this is right to be honest.
Oct 21, 2013, 7:15 pm
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well, you are right. It was for the legroom as well. But I figure a meal in F is worth "something" at least - I guess if you drink a few glasses of wine, you could even eat about $50 worth lol.
Looks like perhaps they are different aircraft, which is one of my complaints on the route then. It means they are offering different product NOT based on the rules posted on the website, but instead based on the aircraft type.
I dont think this is right to be honest.
Looks like perhaps they are different aircraft, which is one of my complaints on the route then. It means they are offering different product NOT based on the rules posted on the website, but instead based on the aircraft type.
I dont think this is right to be honest.
For $50, maybe a few bottles of wine will do that lol.
I don't think it is the aircraft type. At the end of August, I did EWR-LAS twice, both UA 1481, both 739. 1912 departure dinner, 1916 snack.
Is the meal cut-off time somewhere between 1912 and 1916? Hardly think so...
Being inconsistent is the only thing you can consistently expect from United.
Last edited by wanymayold; Oct 21, 2013 at 7:17 pm Reason: correction
Oct 21, 2013, 11:18 pm
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I fly MCO-LAX routinely.
Sometimes the flight departs as early as 7 PM, other times as late as 7:35 PM
United Flight 564, MCO-LAX departing at 7:16 PM, Nov 29 - the meal in F is listed as "SNACK"
United Flight 1134, MCO-LAX departing at 7:16 PM, Nov 11 - the meal in F is listed as "DINNER"
Sometimes the flight departs as early as 7 PM, other times as late as 7:35 PM
United Flight 564, MCO-LAX departing at 7:16 PM, Nov 29 - the meal in F is listed as "SNACK"
United Flight 1134, MCO-LAX departing at 7:16 PM, Nov 11 - the meal in F is listed as "DINNER"
well, you are right. It was for the legroom as well. But I figure a meal in F is worth "something" at least - I guess if you drink a few glasses of wine, you could even eat about $50 worth lol.
Looks like perhaps they are different aircraft, which is one of my complaints on the route then. It means they are offering different product NOT based on the rules posted on the website, but instead based on the aircraft type.
I dont think this is right to be honest.
Looks like perhaps they are different aircraft, which is one of my complaints on the route then. It means they are offering different product NOT based on the rules posted on the website, but instead based on the aircraft type.
I dont think this is right to be honest.
Last edited by iluv2fly; Oct 21, 2013 at 11:39 pm Reason: merge
Oct 22, 2013, 8:48 am
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SFO-DEN
UA 1515
737-800 BSI
3:10P-6:40P
October 21, 2013
Snack
Yawn... choice of shrimp salad or calzone (described as "chicken parmesan sandwich") with tomato/red pepper soup. Older and wiser, we declined meal service, having arrived at SFO 30 minutes early and enjoyed a real meal at Yankee Pier.
UA 1515
737-800 BSI
3:10P-6:40P
October 21, 2013
Snack
Yawn... choice of shrimp salad or calzone (described as "chicken parmesan sandwich") with tomato/red pepper soup. Older and wiser, we declined meal service, having arrived at SFO 30 minutes early and enjoyed a real meal at Yankee Pier.
Last edited by iluv2fly; Oct 22, 2013 at 9:35 am Reason: image
Oct 22, 2013, 8:51 am
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You had me there for a moment. I thought that picture was actually the UA F meal, and I was rather annoyed that I've been getting served stuff so much inferior to that 
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Oct 22, 2013, 10:19 am
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Am I reading the website correctly? Midcon F with F meal service, like SFO-ORD, do not offer special meals?? It seems hidden way down on the meal page.....
Delta special meals
Oct 23, 2013, 7:03 am
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I thought SFO/LAX-EWR had PS catering. No champagne.... just another "premium" experience on COdbaUA
I thought SFO/LAX-EWR had PS catering. No champagne.... just another "premium" experience on COdbaUA
Oct 23, 2013, 8:04 am
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I've noticed that EWR-LAX/SFO get sparkling wine catered, but only on morning flights since a mimosa is a featured cocktail on the breakfast menu. Actual p.s. flights ex-JFK have sparkling wine catered for all flights.
Oct 23, 2013, 12:53 pm
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Not this morning and no menus.
Originally Posted by weirdlyndon
I've noticed that EWR-LAX/SFO get sparkling wine catered, but only on morning flights since a mimosa is a featured cocktail on the breakfast menu. Actual p.s. flights ex-JFK have sparkling wine catered for all flights.
Oct 24, 2013, 11:46 am
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oh yay another cut!
This was passed onto me from someone in the know:
Warm scones and refreshment baskets will replace a meals/snacks on flights from 700-899 miles. Meals/snacks, depending on the departure time, will still be offered in the following markets: DEN to/from IAH/LAX and ORD to/ from BOS/DEN/EWR/LGA.
I would assume that any route from DEN to the west coast, and ORD to the east coast is going to be impacted other than the exceptions. Granted using the same logic DL doesn't seem to offer snacks/meals from SLC to the west coast and ATL to the east coast, but those hubs seem to be relatively closer. SLC-LAX is 590 wheras DEN-LAX is 862 miles.
Guess this is how UA is going to improve the bottom line after dismal 3Q earnings.
Warm scones and refreshment baskets will replace a meals/snacks on flights from 700-899 miles. Meals/snacks, depending on the departure time, will still be offered in the following markets: DEN to/from IAH/LAX and ORD to/ from BOS/DEN/EWR/LGA.
I would assume that any route from DEN to the west coast, and ORD to the east coast is going to be impacted other than the exceptions. Granted using the same logic DL doesn't seem to offer snacks/meals from SLC to the west coast and ATL to the east coast, but those hubs seem to be relatively closer. SLC-LAX is 590 wheras DEN-LAX is 862 miles.
Guess this is how UA is going to improve the bottom line after dismal 3Q earnings.
Oct 24, 2013, 11:51 am
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DEN-PDX or SEA or SFO are above 899 miles and should not be affected.
Other affected routes: DEN-SNA, DEN-SAN.