Free snacks are back for United Economy
Jul 7, 16, 2:53 pm
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On a recent flight, in F, my companion requested a stroopwafel from coach instead of a cinnamon roll. The FA not only brought him 2 of them, but offered to heat them up in the oven and then served the gooey goodness on a plate.
I'm not sure she's really supposed to do that, but very nice service.
I'm not sure she's really supposed to do that, but very nice service.
Jul 15, 16, 6:44 pm
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I had the zesty snack mix IAD-ORD this week. While it's definitely better than nothing, the inclusion of soy nuts makes it pretty gross in my opinion.
Actually I think it's the same snack mix HP was serving in 2006 IIRC.
Actually I think it's the same snack mix HP was serving in 2006 IIRC.
Jul 15, 16, 7:51 pm
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Not sure if the snack mix I got on my last flight in Y is the same everyone else is talking about here, but a small bag like that is nothing to write home about. I would not consider this a "snack". It was very disappointing to see that small purple bag.
Jul 15, 16, 8:17 pm
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As to comparing to other US carriers, I don't know what AA serves these days, but IIRC, these are similar in size to the snacks served DL in Y. It's been a long time since I've flown them, but believe last I flew them they offered a choice of peanuts )roughly the same size), small pack of biscoff cookies (2) and one other option, maybe pretzels? Also, I'd put these mixes as much better then the buttery pretzels AC served for years (I think they went back to regular pretzels now), which tasted really fake/artificial.
Jul 15, 16, 10:14 pm
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Here's one: http://www.foodpr0n.com/2010/03/23/h...a-stroopwafel/
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Jul 16, 16, 3:52 am
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Do they not serve these snacks in TATL Y? Flew EWR-LHR on Monday. No snack, they just started serving the microwaved meals two hours in. The pre-arrival snack was a turkey sandwich. The flight departed at 8AM, so I was hoping to get a stroopwafel, but the meal served was lunch, not breakfast, so that might have had something to do with it.
Jul 16, 16, 5:46 am
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Well, according to multiple sources on the internet as well as the source vendor of the stroopwafels for UnitedContinental, the Dutch warm them by putting a stroopwafel on top of a hot beverage in the right size cup - and waiting 5 minutes so that you then get the gentle aroma of cinnamon and sugar before you eat.
Here's one: http://www.foodpr0n.com/2010/03/23/h...a-stroopwafel/
David
Here's one: http://www.foodpr0n.com/2010/03/23/h...a-stroopwafel/
David
Do they not serve these snacks in TATL Y? Flew EWR-LHR on Monday. No snack, they just started serving the microwaved meals two hours in. The pre-arrival snack was a turkey sandwich. The flight departed at 8AM, so I was hoping to get a stroopwafel, but the meal served was lunch, not breakfast, so that might have had something to do with it.
Of flights where they just don't serve them. My guess is either a miscater or a potentially lazy crew.
Jul 16, 16, 8:42 am
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Probably a miscater then. The crew was very proactive in drink service, trash collection, and on top of it all, they were all very nice.
Jul 16, 16, 10:10 am
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Yes me too. And I hate the Asian mix. The old mix with bagel chips produced by King Nut was much better.
But for the stroopwaffel (paired with Illy!!) I will book early AM flights with glee.
Do they serve the stroopwaffel before landing on ps red eyes?
But for the stroopwaffel (paired with Illy!!) I will book early AM flights with glee.
Do they serve the stroopwaffel before landing on ps red eyes?
Jul 16, 16, 3:34 pm
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AA serves a bag of pretzels so it's about on par with them.
Aug 13, 16, 9:51 pm
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Finally got to try my first stroopwafel on a UAX flight today (EWR-STL). Have to say that I am impressed by the quality - definitely tastes better than the other pre-packaged stroopwafels I have had.
You may not want to take a look at the nutritional facts, though.
You may not want to take a look at the nutritional facts, though.
Aug 13, 16, 10:26 pm
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I had this for the first time a week ago and I was impressed too. I haven't been flying many morning flights this year. On the return from YVr though (6:30am departure, to boot), they served down sort of Peak Freans cookies instead. Not sure if that's normal, but I was a bit disappointed, to say the least. I'll be doing a morning flight out of YYZ later this month - hope the Peak Freans aren't a Canadian departure thing.
Aug 15, 16, 9:55 pm
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ORD-RDU at 9:11 PM last night and no snacks, hopefully just a hiccup and not an actual change.
