Complimentary Food & Beverage for GS & 1K Members when Seated in Economy (Archive}
Feb 3, 2019, 3:06 pm
#946
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As others said, just order the items (1xfood, 1xdrink) and if you're asked to pay, just politely mention that you're 1K. They *should* be able to see it on their device, but if not they *may* ask to see your BP or card (only happened to me 1 or 2 times).
Feb 3, 2019, 3:06 pm
#947
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Just ask for what you want - either a hot sandwich or snack box, and your drink - it will be given to you and the FA should not be asking you for payment and should just move on to the next customer. If they do, just say "I am 1K" and that should be enough. Don't be bothered by or pay attention to other customers, what you are getting for free is none of their concern.
Feb 6, 2019, 1:48 pm
#948
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Does anyone know if UA offers complimentary snacks or alcoholic beverages for *G members (like AA do for oneworld Emerald) on domestic flights?
Feb 6, 2019, 1:51 pm
#949
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Feb 6, 2019, 1:54 pm
#950
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Feb 19, 2019, 3:45 pm
#951
Join Date: May 2010
Location: AVP & PEK
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UVF-EWR last week; 5 hour flight. E+.
No food available as 1K. Reason? No food loaded at ORD from whence the plane came.
At least they came through cabin with a second handout of a small pretzel packet.
Pure gluttony!
No food available as 1K. Reason? No food loaded at ORD from whence the plane came.
At least they came through cabin with a second handout of a small pretzel packet.
Pure gluttony!
Feb 19, 2019, 5:51 pm
#952
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Are you planning to write in about this service failure? If so, please post the results in the compensation thread.
Feb 19, 2019, 7:02 pm
#953
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Mar 31, 2019, 11:11 am
#954
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Change of policy?
My 1K wife was in Y on an international flight last week and was told that she had to pay for her drinks (she consumed 2 total) on international flights. Now, it has been a long time since she has been in Y internationally, but I believe that this is incorrect, unless there has been a change of policy?
Mar 31, 2019, 11:20 am
#955
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My 1K wife was in Y on an international flight last week and was told that she had to pay for her drinks (she consumed 2 total) on international flights. Now, it has been a long time since she has been in Y internationally, but I believe that this is incorrect, unless there has been a change of policy?
One way that we're enhancing the inflight experience for our most frequent flyers is by offering MileagePlus members with Premier® 1K® status free alcoholic beverages and snacks in United Economy®. If you’re a member with Premier 1K status, you'll receive one free alcoholic beverage and one free Choice Menu food item when traveling in United Economy on any United- or United Express®-operated flight system-wide, subject to availability on your flight.
[...] Before ordering, make sure your flight attendant knows that you’re a member with Premier 1K status, and show your digital MileagePlus membership card, available in the United app, or your Premier membership card or boarding pass.
If you've received a beverage voucher from United, you can use it on an additional beverage after your first free drink
[...] Before ordering, make sure your flight attendant knows that you’re a member with Premier 1K status, and show your digital MileagePlus membership card, available in the United app, or your Premier membership card or boarding pass.
If you've received a beverage voucher from United, you can use it on an additional beverage after your first free drink
Mar 31, 2019, 2:57 pm
#956
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Wits end over lack of follow through on catering
Apr 4, 2019, 5:01 pm
#957
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Wow wow wow I was scolded for asking for a snack box today. The flight attendant was apparently not in good mood and went out her way to be hostile. I stayed hungry for the flight as a result. <Rant over>
Apr 4, 2019, 5:24 pm
#958
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I guess you were sitting in First Class and did not like the choices. If you were in Economy, you should complain to United.
Apr 4, 2019, 5:26 pm
#959
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Apr 4, 2019, 5:39 pm
#960
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