[RUMOR] New Coffee coming to UA {updated} 1 Dec 2015?
Nov 16, 2015, 7:50 pm
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Just because Starbucks is served on another major carrier, doesn't mean they can't also serve on UA. I have no idea what the Delta/Starbucks deal terms are, but unless there is some sort of exclusivity to it where Starbucks can't sell to another airline, there's no reason why UA couldn't serve it also.
Of course, the article in the last post says Starbucks isn't one of the 3, but gives no source or other info., other then they signed a deal with Delta. But to that, see above.
Of course, the article in the last post says Starbucks isn't one of the 3, but gives no source or other info., other then they signed a deal with Delta. But to that, see above.
Nov 16, 2015, 7:54 pm
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I am no coffee drinker, but for all the trash talk given towards FreshPoo, I'm surprised they managed to make it to the Final Three. Perhaps the FAs are in need of training of how to use a coffeemaker more than a new brand of coffee?
(although I feel like at this point, a change irregardless of flavor will be beneficial)
(although I feel like at this point, a change irregardless of flavor will be beneficial)
responses and reactions to the taste of the proposed new coffee could be gauged.
Nov 16, 2015, 7:56 pm
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Perhaps, though I find it interesting that in the joint release that article points to, there was no mention of it being exclusive. Usually if a supplier is going to be exclusive, they make sure to communicate it very clearly.
Nov 16, 2015, 8:26 pm
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From what was posted, it didn't make it to the final three -- it was used as a control group s responses and reactions to the taste of the proposed new coffee could be gauged.
Or do they have the ability to offer decent coffee if force/paid to do so -- just delivered bad coffee to meet UA's price point. I don't know the company beyond the bad UA coffee. I know what my gut says, but others may know more about them.
Originally Posted by Xyzzy
I am no coffee drinker, but for all the trash talk given towards FreshPoo, I'm surprised they managed to make it to the Final Three. Perhaps the FAs are in need of training of how to use a coffeemaker more than a new brand of coffee?
(although I feel like at this point, a change irregardless of flavor will be beneficial)
(although I feel like at this point, a change irregardless of flavor will be beneficial)
responses and reactions to the taste of the proposed new coffee could be gauged.
Nov 16, 2015, 9:37 pm
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Today SFO-ORD sitting in my coach seat I could see the F FA going through F with a tray of coffee in paper cups. I could see her talking to the passengers who took a cup. Of course us coach rats didn't get any of that. No upgrade for me, lowly Platinum on an E fare trying to use an RPU. Finished #6 on the list. Guess coach passengers aren't worthy of doing a taste test.
Nov 17, 2015, 6:13 am
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Delta didn't want Starbucks on another US airline and is paying to block distribution to competitors, including with coadvertising.
Nov 17, 2015, 7:26 am
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I wonder how many other arrangements in other areas will come out that show how clever Delta can be when faced with a bumbling competitor like United.
Nov 17, 2015, 8:02 am
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My biased opinion:
Illy ^
Starbucks
Peets ^^
Whatever the decision will be, I'm happy with the final list. But even still, I remain skeptical that the quality of the coffee served can ever be consistent. And I'll be addedly pleased if the bid winner gives out free (ground) coffee in the UC. In the PMUA days, Papa Whoever (sorry, forgot the name) gave out bags of ground coffee enough for a 12-cup coffeemaker in the RCC one year, around Christmastime, iirc.
Illy ^
Starbucks
Peets ^^
Whatever the decision will be, I'm happy with the final list. But even still, I remain skeptical that the quality of the coffee served can ever be consistent. And I'll be addedly pleased if the bid winner gives out free (ground) coffee in the UC. In the PMUA days, Papa Whoever (sorry, forgot the name) gave out bags of ground coffee enough for a 12-cup coffeemaker in the RCC one year, around Christmastime, iirc.
Nov 17, 2015, 10:35 am
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From the "Chicago Business Journal"
' Fresh Brew now finds itself one of three coffee vendors in contention for United's coffee business, which amounts to more than 60 million cups served annually on board. United has only said the other two finalists are global premium coffee brands. But Starbucks isn't one of them.
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) announced a coffee dea l earlier this year with Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL).
United's coffee review process started with 17 brands, which were narrowed by United executives to nine and then the three finalists.'
http://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/n...ts-coffee.html
' Fresh Brew now finds itself one of three coffee vendors in contention for United's coffee business, which amounts to more than 60 million cups served annually on board. United has only said the other two finalists are global premium coffee brands. But Starbucks isn't one of them.
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) announced a coffee dea l earlier this year with Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL).
United's coffee review process started with 17 brands, which were narrowed by United executives to nine and then the three finalists.'
http://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/n...ts-coffee.html
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Nov 17, 2015, 7:38 pm
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Now, if they would start serving fresh brewed decaf again.
Nov 19, 2015, 8:43 am
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No longer a rumor -- http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ss-coffee.html
Will close this thread and direct folks to the new thread.
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Will close this thread and direct folks to the new thread.
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