DEN first class catering issues
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That assumes they have the capacity and capability
to cater and deliver to United’s specs, from that location. Also assumes the financials/contracts are in place.
I don’t know anything about LSG or the catering business to be honest, but based on what I do for a living, things that seem simple on the surface can be very complex once you start peeling the onion. Especially for a temporary situation that may have started short term and just snowballed from there.
Without being their contracts person, I wouldn’t know ...
Facts: This started what, almost 6 months ago? The long term delay was known about 4 months ago, I think?
If one (LSG, in this case) wanted the business (they might?), and UA was willing to pay for it, wouldn't 4 months seem like something that might be able to be achieved? They (LSG) certainly have the kitchen space in that facility to produce it.
Or, they could just throw ETCs at the problem, subject their airport/fa staff to a nightmare, or not offer ETCs (as this thread proves), and generally make a mountain out of a molehill.
Take your pick, I really don't have a horse in this race.
If I know I won't have time to pick-up food due to meetings, I know better than to fly out of DIA during mealtimes on UA. It's really that simple.
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I find it interesting that people think construction in a airport facility not owned by United is completely within the airlines control (or even much at all in United's control). I doubt this has anything to do with cost - probably more to do with unions, permits, inspections, approvals, etc.
If they wanted to be a world-class airline (like they used to be), they would even proactively offer compensation (something like 5,000 extra award miles on every F segment out of DEN) that wouldn't really cost them that much but that would show they understand the situation is really unacceptable.
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This thread has become groundhog day. For like six months now.
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A FC meal probably costs $8-$10, so I'm not sure what good that would do to give me a $10 ETC in the airport - and if you don't have time to pick up food anyway, what good would an ETC do anyway?
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ETC means "Electronic Travel Certificate." For purchasing UA tickets. They were giving these out in the $125 range for complaints about DEN F catering.
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Regardless, what good would an ETC do if I'm not booking a UA flight when I need it?
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What I would agree with, with the cheeseburger, which is far superior to what they used to serve anyway (I can't think of a single mid-con FC meal the past 5 years better than the cheeseburger), is give out a card explaining the situation on the tray, that is all they really need to do.
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I would think most people would agree that is simply gaming the system - to get a $125 future travel certificate for a missing $10 meal replaced with a near $10 meal is a bit crazy to me. This is where it gets out of hand in my opinion, these are mid-con meals, not exactly some culinary delight.
What I would agree with, with the cheeseburger, which is far superior to what they used to serve anyway (I can't think of a single mid-con FC meal the past 5 years better than the cheeseburger), is give out a card explaining the situation on the tray, that is all they really need to do.
What I would agree with, with the cheeseburger, which is far superior to what they used to serve anyway (I can't think of a single mid-con FC meal the past 5 years better than the cheeseburger), is give out a card explaining the situation on the tray, that is all they really need to do.
I don't care what their actual cost is, and since it's not disclosed, it's irrelevant to me. They can do better, and they should've.
End of story.
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This is where you're wrong, I'm afraid. My $350 ETC was for DEN-HNL, paid F. I got a fruit cup and the burger with no lettuce, tomato, nor pickle, because DIA. Nothing else.
I don't care what their actual cost is, and since it's not disclosed, it's irrelevant to me. They can do better, and they should've.
End of story.
I don't care what their actual cost is, and since it's not disclosed, it's irrelevant to me. They can do better, and they should've.
End of story.
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Thanks UA!
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There are times in life when a meal is priceless. UA's very guilty in DEN, so they're hoping they can settle with ETCs to keep this quiet. Legacy indeed.
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I find it interesting that people think construction in a airport facility not owned by United is completely within the airlines control (or even much at all in United's control). I doubt this has anything to do with cost - probably more to do with unions, permits, inspections, approvals, etc.....
I doubt this has anything to do with cost given it is such a small expense in the big picture of UA revenue/profit.
I doubt this has anything to do with cost given it is such a small expense in the big picture of UA revenue/profit.
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Should I have known better, of course.
Was I able to rely upon meal services with my ticketed carrier? Of course not.
Had I not been delayed, I would've picked up real food. This one's not my fault and to infer I've been "gaming the system" is downright offensive. I didn't choose any of these scenarios for myself.
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I would think most people would agree that is simply gaming the system - to get a $125 future travel certificate for a missing $10 meal replaced with a near $10 meal is a bit crazy to me. This is where it gets out of hand in my opinion, these are mid-con meals, not exactly some culinary delight.
What I would agree with, with the cheeseburger, which is far superior to what they used to serve anyway (I can't think of a single mid-con FC meal the past 5 years better than the cheeseburger), is give out a card explaining the situation on the tray, that is all they really need to do.
What I would agree with, with the cheeseburger, which is far superior to what they used to serve anyway (I can't think of a single mid-con FC meal the past 5 years better than the cheeseburger), is give out a card explaining the situation on the tray, that is all they really need to do.
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But you do get points this time for at least using the term "travel certificate" correctly