BJfly

So after 42 PQS's I finally get a Premere upgrade. I am surprised that the economy passengers at least can purchase a snack box, and as biz all I got was a snack sized potato chip bag!

When did they decide to starve the bus cabin?

Shaking my head over how bad it had gotten. Slim line seats have absolutely ruined mainline economy. Apparently corporate had ruined bus! Never thought the day would come when I'd say that my dash-8 segment was the most comfortable!

BJFly

Micp3208

I was on an E-175 last week, and the "refreshments" consisted of a fist-sized bag of pretzels and nuts. It was quite a surprise, considering they have been touting better things across the system. I didn't expect a meal, or snack, but I expected some sort of a variety like the refreshment baskets on mainline.

As for the seats, well, they look nice, but persons of size had difficulty sitting in them and keeping the back upright.

azzurro

Yup. Many recent threads on the recent change to food service reference this. Some flights really do get better food than in the past, but others... not so much. So which route, departure time and aircraft you are on make a HUGE difference to your experience. Imagine if you paid full F fare for the experience you had. lol. The most you can count on is a slightly larger seats and free drinks. Anything else is a bonus.

Multi-Million Dollar Investment in Onboard Food and Beverage Options
UA Meal Cutoff Times for Lunch and Dinner?


And other threads lament the change to more RJ's across the system (although some are replacing older equipment). F seats are smaller than mainline and will affect a person of size... but I find the Y seats in an E-175 nicer than the slimline ones. Supposedly nicer meals are coming to RJ F also.

United to Add New Embraer E-175 (76-Seat) Aircraft to United Express Fleet

jraindc

Pretty decent meal on this flight from Vegas to Houston. The wrap is exactly what was once served in coach (minus the peanut sauce). It's tasty and an improvement over the wrap that was served forever.

The French Onion soup is nasty. Time for that to go.

Flight attendant wasn't aware they had Prosecco. He's aware now. That's a nice addition.

Cookies served later in flight. Good service. Other than my outlet not working, I don't have any real gripes.

JVPhoto

I glanced at the last line and saw it as "don't have any real grapes" and thought to myself "Jesus Mary & Joseph they've done it now they are adding fake garnishes!"

ordogg

Flying LAX-HNL 1224 (1030 dep - lunch) and HNL-LAX UA 534 (redeye) in December.

Seems like special meals are still available to Hawaii. do they still have the indian veg? Always enjoyed it, or take my chances on the protein and pasta?

mdskyguy

I want to raise that old chestnut that no one seems to gripe about any more. Does anyone actually like the coffee UA serves? Now that it has also invaded all the Clubs, I know it is not the water. The brew has a nasty metallic aftertaste. If it is HEB from Texas it must be the contaminated reject bean!

UA-NYC

I stick to the espresso machines in the clubs

Friends don't let friends drink the UA FreshPoo...take a *B Via with you

nyr2299

Flying in GF on a 3 class aircraft from ORD to ewr - is it the same meal they give in regular first or is it something extra?

FlightNurse

It will be just a domestic FC meal with two choices. Should be an interesting flight serving F and J pax meals on a two hour flight..

Kurt

Don't be giving Jeff any ideas!

LASUA1K

You will get an option of 2 choices and you will get soup. BF does not get an option and does not get soup on that flight. I fly it often, and it's a joy to fly GF on an 90 minute wheels up to down flight...

hans

Any recent experience with ORD-HNL and back? Lunch to HNL and dinner listed on the return.

sidne

The flight attendants in C offered everyone a Mimosa on my IAH-CZM flight this morning. Said it was the first time they'd seen the sparkling wine catered and it was a surprise to them. It was their idea to make the Mimosas.

I had 2.

cesco.g

I stick with decaf, which is instant, but to me tastes better.