2016 Let's Eat - Domestic/Canada/Latin America First, Business, & p.s. BusinessFirst
#751
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Back in the day when Compass was flying for NW they had ovens on their E-jets. And Mesaba also had ovens on their CRJ-900's. I was in the first few rows of coach a few weeks ago on an Endeavor-operated DL flight and swear I could smell hot food so they may still be serving hot meals on their oven-equipped RJ's.
#753
Join Date: Jul 2007
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Because we know FA's never make things up!
All I am saying is that I am a MMer who flies out of Newark often. I have never in all my years of flying CO/UA seen that salmon or bread like that or chives in the salad -- it is clearly not EWR catering. UA still only has a limited number of dishes and that square-shape salmon filet is not one of them.
I have no idea who actually caters, but I'd imagine the same company that serves many airlines in CUN.
All I am saying is that I am a MMer who flies out of Newark often. I have never in all my years of flying CO/UA seen that salmon or bread like that or chives in the salad -- it is clearly not EWR catering. UA still only has a limited number of dishes and that square-shape salmon filet is not one of them.
I have no idea who actually caters, but I'd imagine the same company that serves many airlines in CUN.
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Oct 2016
IAD->LAX
First - 3 Cabin 777
Very nice service by the FA. For the most part, seemed to be the lone ranger serving the 8 passengers in FC, both in the galley and in the cabin but did an awesome job. Purser was helping out a bit in the beginning.
Check out the generous pour when serving Glenfarclas on ice. LOL A bit too much ice, but I wasn't complaining.
The soy things mixed into the nut service are not good.
The lemon salad dressing is awful.
IIRC, other meal choices were a chicken tamale and some type of ravioli.
Beef was OK. Hoisen sauce was too sweet.
Declined the pre-arrival cookie.
IAD->LAX
First - 3 Cabin 777
Very nice service by the FA. For the most part, seemed to be the lone ranger serving the 8 passengers in FC, both in the galley and in the cabin but did an awesome job. Purser was helping out a bit in the beginning.
Check out the generous pour when serving Glenfarclas on ice. LOL A bit too much ice, but I wasn't complaining.
The soy things mixed into the nut service are not good.
The lemon salad dressing is awful.
IIRC, other meal choices were a chicken tamale and some type of ravioli.
Beef was OK. Hoisen sauce was too sweet.
Declined the pre-arrival cookie.
#755
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P.S. SFO-EWR
Breakfast flight-
Menu
Back of menu
first plate- Fruit, yogurt, and a cinnamon roll (a few minutes after plate was delivered)
main dish- French toast souffl
Menu
Back of menu
first plate- Fruit, yogurt, and a cinnamon roll (a few minutes after plate was delivered)
main dish- French toast souffl
#756
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P.S. EWR-SFO
Menu
Salad- Beet/blue cheese salad (very good, no dressing needed)
Main- Asked for lamb, got the chicken, it was pretty darn good (cleaned the plate!)
Red wine- Argentina Malbec
Salad- Beet/blue cheese salad (very good, no dressing needed)
Main- Asked for lamb, got the chicken, it was pretty darn good (cleaned the plate!)
Red wine- Argentina Malbec
#757
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Back in the day when Compass was flying for NW they had ovens on their E-jets. And Mesaba also had ovens on their CRJ-900's. I was in the first few rows of coach a few weeks ago on an Endeavor-operated DL flight and swear I could smell hot food so they may still be serving hot meals on their oven-equipped RJ's.
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LAX->DEN
777 HD config
Lunch
Choice of Chicken Sandwich or Salad with Chicken.
Sandwich was good, though I always chuckle when United caters a roll with a sandwich.
Choc chip cookie served just prior to landing.
Very nice service for a short lunch flight.
777 HD config
Lunch
Choice of Chicken Sandwich or Salad with Chicken.
Sandwich was good, though I always chuckle when United caters a roll with a sandwich.
Choc chip cookie served just prior to landing.
Very nice service for a short lunch flight.
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DEN->DAY
CR7
Dinner
Choice of "some kind of wrap" or the Asian salad with Beef.
I really didn't get the point of the small plate of veg. I tasted one of the carrots, and it was sort of pickled / spicy. Just weird with the diced onion and jalapeno. Can't imagine it is supposed to be condiments for the wrap...and there is already a salad, so a couple leafs of lettuce is out of place. No idea the thought behind this one...
CR7
Dinner
Choice of "some kind of wrap" or the Asian salad with Beef.
I really didn't get the point of the small plate of veg. I tasted one of the carrots, and it was sort of pickled / spicy. Just weird with the diced onion and jalapeno. Can't imagine it is supposed to be condiments for the wrap...and there is already a salad, so a couple leafs of lettuce is out of place. No idea the thought behind this one...
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Doesn't look like a 777 HD config -- looks like lie-flats, although with 8-across seating, I understand...
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Some Latin flights (seems like more of the beach markets) are downline catered for the return leg, but not all. One reason UA's Latin "business" menus are different from standard domestic is to account for variations in provisioning at some of the local kitchens. That's why the entrees and salads tend to be a little simpler than what we've seen lately on the domestic side.
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Let me know if I should change the designation and to what. I am easily confused by all these versions...
From my understanding, I was on this one: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...bfleet-23.html
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I thought the 777 with lie-flats between door 1&2 and 10 across in the back was called the HD version and the ones with recliners in front were Hawaii configs.
Let me know if I should change the designation and to what. I am easily confused by all these versions...
From my understanding, I was on this one: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...bfleet-23.html
Let me know if I should change the designation and to what. I am easily confused by all these versions...
From my understanding, I was on this one: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...bfleet-23.html
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