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Sep 10, 2018, 7:59 pm

#31

holland

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WakeTurbulence

If you have a square account, enter the credit card number from the voucher and ring up a transaction for the full face value. Easiest way to burn it up in one shot.

Doesn't work - needs a zip code to manually redeem... which isn't printed on the voucher.

Sep 10, 2018, 11:26 pm

#32

YOUR_FAVORITE_AUDITOR

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There's a Starbucks near the middle of the UA terminal - IIRC it's right next to the stairs/escalators that take you to the C gates. They sell boxed pre-cut fruit, sandwiches, chocolate, etc. Great place to stock up on food to nibble on in-flight.

Sep 10, 2018, 11:48 pm

#33

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Originally Posted by YOUR_FAVORITE_AUDITOR

Does it have to be food? My wife likes Starbucks Christmas Blend coffee beans.

Sep 11, 2018, 12:00 am

#34

thejaredhuang

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Originally Posted by COSPILOT

Does it have to be food? My wife likes Starbucks Christmas Blend coffee beans.

Last time I tried, they wouldn't let me buy beans or other merch.

Also couldn't use Square/cash/paypal as no zipcode nor address.

Sep 11, 2018, 12:45 am

#35

mathprof

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Originally Posted by thejaredhuang

Last time I tried, they wouldn't let me buy beans or other merch.

Also couldn't use Square/cash/paypal as no zipcode nor address.

I guess buying a gift card wouldn't work either. Too bad.

Sep 11, 2018, 8:50 am

#36

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Originally Posted by mathprof

I guess buying a gift card wouldn't work either. Too bad.

Purpose of food voucher is to purchase food. Last time we purchased muffins and croissants. They were our breakfast next morning.

Nov 6, 2019, 6:28 am

#37

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Just had 3 x $20 UA meal vouchers to burn at ORD for breakfast. I can't (and shouldn't) eat that much but got a smoothie from Smoothie King and one of their reusable tumbler ($24.99)

Now I still have $20 to burn.

Nov 6, 2019, 6:54 am

#38

holland

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I always look for the most frazzled family with a bunch of kids in tow that I can find, and give my vouchers to them.

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Nov 6, 2019, 5:10 pm

#39

Sacfitz

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I have used if for Garrett's popcorn for the flight crew or my admin back in the office. I suspect you could just give it to the cashier to pay it forward for the next military or family in need type customer

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Nov 6, 2019, 7:26 pm

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At times, I've used an airport voucher for a box of Cinnabon, to either eat or bring to the office to share.

Nov 6, 2019, 7:42 pm

#41

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Quote:

Originally Posted by holland

I always look for the most frazzled family with a bunch of kids in tow that I can find, and give my vouchers to them.

I do something very similar, especially if at an airport that has a lounge with decent, free food options.

Even better, find a service member dressed in uniform, and thank them for their service.

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Feb 22, 2020, 11:06 am

#42

fumje

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Quote:

Originally Posted by emcampbe

Could get someGarretts for family or friends. Or if you're feeling generous - for the crew (I did that on a holiday season international flight - crew was very appreciative).

Id recommend Vosages if you like good chocolate. You can take that home.

Quote:

Originally Posted by greene

I was stuck at Frankfurt for 7 hours after my United flight from ORD was late in arriving. I used the food vouchers to buy gourmet cheese and pate from the high end stores and enjoyed that.