2015 Let's Eat - Domestic/Canada/Latin America First, Business, & p.s. BusinessFirst
Dec 13, 2015, 12:19 pm
#1216
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: UA-1K MM, AA-Gold, DL-Silver, AS-MVP
Posts: 2,509
Dec 13, 2015, 12:31 pm
#1217
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: United Global Services, Amtrak Select Executive
Posts: 4,098
I have noticed that the quality of greens in the salads--such as nice fresh arugula--has improved substantially lately, after years of freeze-burned iceberg lettuce.
Dec 13, 2015, 1:50 pm
#1218
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 239
Anyone have any recent experience on the SFO/LAX -> IAD redeyes? The Oct 15 press release suggests these might get sandwiches, but UA's website still says snack basket only...
Dec 13, 2015, 4:01 pm
#1219
Suspended
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: DEN
Programs: Delta Silver. Former AA gold. UA MP and DL Plat AMEX cardholder
Posts: 1,254
Dec 13, 2015, 5:10 pm
#1220
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Morris County, NJ
Programs: UA 1K/*G, Avis Pres, Marriott Plat
Posts: 2,305
When I say "gee, I wish that were on mainline flights!" I know the tide has turned...... good stuff!
Dec 13, 2015, 6:21 pm
#1222
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 11
I had that cioppino a few weeks ago IAD-IAH and agree it was actually very tasty.
Dec 14, 2015, 8:30 am
#1223
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: NYC: UA 1K, DL Platinum, AAirpass, Avis PC
Posts: 4,599
In first I'll take a 1x2 RJ over mainline with the RJ food now upgraded.
Quote:
Originally Posted by hirohito888
ORD-LGA
UA794
Airbus A320
Choice of: Tandoori Chicken with Rice or Seafood Cioppino (below)
The seafood dish looks good! They used to serve this on Int'l flights. And what the heck are they doing flying ORD-DFW on a CR7? Totally uncompetitive.
Originally Posted by hirohito888
ORD-LGA
UA794
Airbus A320
Choice of: Tandoori Chicken with Rice or Seafood Cioppino (below)
The seafood dish looks good! They used to serve this on Int'l flights. And what the heck are they doing flying ORD-DFW on a CR7? Totally uncompetitive.
Dec 14, 2015, 8:40 am
#1224
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DAY
Programs: UA 1K 1MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Amex MR; Chase UR; Hertz PC; Global Entry
Posts: 10,159
CR7 with no front restroom isn't great on longer flights, say more then 1.5 to 2 hours. Also bugs me they have no place to hang coats.
Agree that the catering for the flights is not the chasm that it once was. I was always of the opinion that meals didn't necessarily need to be "hot" in order to be good.
Dec 14, 2015, 9:02 am
#1225
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: New York, NY
Programs: UA, AA, DL, Hertz, Avis, National, Hyatt, Hilton, SPG, Marriott
Posts: 9,454
I was actually most impressed by the salad. Arugula, wheat berries, golden raisins and walnuts, with a lemon and champagne vinaigrette. Really good... I could have made a meal out of that alone! ^
Dec 14, 2015, 9:37 am
#1226
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Join Date: Oct 1999
Posts: 11,468
Is there a distinction p.s. vs. non-p.s. transcons re snacks?
Are the differences based on origin LAX vs SFO?
Earlier this year there were reports of cheeseburgers, not sure if they're still around?
Dec 15, 2015, 11:11 pm
#1227
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA EXP, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, HHonors Diamond, National Exec, Hertz PC, Nexus
Posts: 413
DEN-IAH Meal outside of 'meal time'?
I booked IAD-DEN-IAH-DCA in February, in first, about a week ago. DEN-IAH departs at 3:13PM and has a 2h22m block time on a 787-8. When I booked the meal showed as 'refreshment', but when I looked at my reservation tonight it's now showing 'Lunch'. According to the Mainline United Onboard Meal Service chart, this is only supposed to be a 'Refreshments' flight. I don't see any 'exceptions' listed for this departure time and flight duration. Is this some type of glitch or should I trust UA.com?
Dec 16, 2015, 8:44 am
#1228
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Denver, Colorado, USA
Programs: AS MVP 100K, UA PremEx-MM
Posts: 3,335
Flight/Route: UA 707 DEN-LAS
Time/Duration: 8:15 a.m./1:58
Aircraft/Seat: 737-900/2B
Meal: Refreshments
Coffee and a toffee scone; the scone was delicious. After one round of drinks the crew disappeared.
Time/Duration: 8:15 a.m./1:58
Aircraft/Seat: 737-900/2B
Meal: Refreshments
Coffee and a toffee scone; the scone was delicious. After one round of drinks the crew disappeared.
Dec 16, 2015, 10:00 am
#1229
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: SFO/JFK/MGA
Programs: UA 1P MM, AA-PP, AS, DL, HH G, SPG Gold, TA nada
Posts: 2,043
I booked IAD-DEN-IAH-DCA in February, in first, about a week ago. DEN-IAH departs at 3:13PM and has a 2h22m block time on a 787-8. When I booked the meal showed as 'refreshment', but when I looked at my reservation tonight it's now showing 'Lunch'. According to the Mainline United Onboard Meal Service chart, this is only supposed to be a 'Refreshments' flight. I don't see any 'exceptions' listed for this departure time and flight duration. Is this some type of glitch or should I trust UA.com?
Dec 17, 2015, 1:02 am
#1230
Join Date: Dec 2011
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Avis First, Hertz PC
Posts: 575
Has United returned the late-night snack to red-eyes?
I've been on SFO-IAD and SEA-IAD red-eyes lately and had a warm light meal served. On one flight it was a warm chicken sandwich and salad, don't recall the other.
Is this a systemwide change, or only select routes at select times?
I've been on SFO-IAD and SEA-IAD red-eyes lately and had a warm light meal served. On one flight it was a warm chicken sandwich and salad, don't recall the other.
Is this a systemwide change, or only select routes at select times?