2018 Let's Eat - United First, United Business, & Premium Transcon Service
Feb 3, 2018, 3:54 pm
#211
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
Programs: American Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 5,646
Otherwise known as a continental breakfast and a "cheese plate" 
Feb 3, 2018, 8:17 pm
#212
Join Date: May 2006
Location: STL
Programs: UA Platinum, AA Platinum Pro, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 1,430
Kirby did bring over Nocella from AA, who called the shots on food at America West / US.
These meals seem out of that playbook though we haven’t seen plastic cups yet!
3.5 hours was the min for a meal on US even after some “upgrades”
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Feb 4, 2018, 2:15 pm
#213
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: East Coast
Programs: AA CONCIERGE KEY & 1MM, HILTON DIAMOND
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Feb 4, 2018, 2:49 pm
#214
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BOS/EAP
Programs: UA 1K, MR LTT, HH Dia, Amex Plat
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wow, this new change sucks. Was looking at some flights yesterday and saw a lot of 'snack' where I was expecting 'meal'. This is ridiculous.
Feb 5, 2018, 2:12 pm
#215
Join Date: May 2012
Programs: UA
Posts: 1,098
1/27/18 LAX-EWR
UA2041, sUA 752
2/3/18 LAX-EWR
UA2041, sUA 752
Expecting more from the chorizo dish, plating leaved much to be desired as well as taste and quantity.
UA2041, sUA 752
2/3/18 LAX-EWR
UA2041, sUA 752
Expecting more from the chorizo dish, plating leaved much to be desired as well as taste and quantity.
Last edited by thejaredhuang; Feb 7, 2018 at 11:55 am
Feb 5, 2018, 2:29 pm
#216
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: Marriott Platinum Elite, National Executive, United Gold
Posts: 1,181
I'm not trying to justify UA's decision to cut catering costs, but I feel like the "snack" offerings are still pretty substantial for a snack. The egg white pastry with kale with yogurt and fruit is probably around 400-500 calories, and if we were outside of the US, that would generally be considered a solid meal. The veggie wrap with the grapes and chocolate shown above is also probably a 300-400 calorie meal.
But then again, UA is not our nutritionist or doctor, and the norms here are to have hearty portions.
But then again, UA is not our nutritionist or doctor, and the norms here are to have hearty portions.
Last edited by 764toHI; Feb 5, 2018 at 7:49 pm
Feb 5, 2018, 3:22 pm
#217
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
Programs: American Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 5,646
They really shouldn't call it a snack because it invokes the feeling of being handed a bag of chips or snack mix. They should really call it a "Light meal" which people may find more appealing.
Feb 5, 2018, 5:28 pm
#218
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Chicago
Programs: United 1K
Posts: 477
So tired of the same crappy food on UA - flew SFO-ORD and was the same crappy jumbalya and lentil chili options - new month. And it sounds like the Lentil Chili is going Polaris - pathetic
Feb 6, 2018, 6:41 am
#219
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: New Jersey
Programs: UA MM 1K, AA MM Gold, Marriott LT Platinum
Posts: 3,236
EWR-ORD
739
Snack
Two choices: a noodle salad with prosciutto (prosciutto served on a separate plate which I declined) or a cheese/cracker/fruit plate. Both came with a Ghirardelli chocolate sqare.
739
Snack
Two choices: a noodle salad with prosciutto (prosciutto served on a separate plate which I declined) or a cheese/cracker/fruit plate. Both came with a Ghirardelli chocolate sqare.
Feb 6, 2018, 1:05 pm
#220
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: United MileagePlus
Posts: 1
ORD-BOS
496 (6 a.m. departure)
05 FEB 18
Snack. It was a warmed blueberry scone barely larger than the size of a silver dollar coin. That's it. I've already sent a note to 1Kvoice expressing my disbelief.
496 (6 a.m. departure)
05 FEB 18
Snack. It was a warmed blueberry scone barely larger than the size of a silver dollar coin. That's it. I've already sent a note to 1Kvoice expressing my disbelief.
Feb 6, 2018, 8:32 pm
#221
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: fwp blood diamond, dykwia uranium
Posts: 7,252
yycden
express - skywest e175
1640 departure, 2h30 flight, so per ua "full dinner service" (not necessarily hot, but a real dinner)
no pdb despite flight only 75% full in the back (100% in front, oprah was here and silvers got upgraded) and we left the gate 8 min early. #fwp #ihadalongdayandrantotheairportandjustwantedavodka
dinner was:
-7 chicken jerky, i mean, sausage
-3 types of bland (i'm suspecting semi processed) cheese
-crackers
-acceptable enough olives although not tk standard
knowing the day turns to yyc are double catered is den still dealing with lysteria or is this new normal. i know it quick flight but cmon a cold salad with chicken or something.
blah airlines: you will get there.
express - skywest e175
1640 departure, 2h30 flight, so per ua "full dinner service" (not necessarily hot, but a real dinner)
no pdb despite flight only 75% full in the back (100% in front, oprah was here and silvers got upgraded) and we left the gate 8 min early. #fwp #ihadalongdayandrantotheairportandjustwantedavodka
dinner was:
-7 chicken jerky, i mean, sausage
-3 types of bland (i'm suspecting semi processed) cheese
-crackers
-acceptable enough olives although not tk standard
knowing the day turns to yyc are double catered is den still dealing with lysteria or is this new normal. i know it quick flight but cmon a cold salad with chicken or something.
blah airlines: you will get there.
Feb 6, 2018, 8:34 pm
#222
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
Programs: American Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 5,646
Welcome to Flyertalk, Bluefinn! If that really is what "Snack" has become on that route, I'd complain too. That's not a "snack," that's barely a refreshment. That's ridiculous considering that it used to be a full meal, and that AA continues to serve a full meal on this route.
Feb 6, 2018, 8:39 pm
#223
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC (Primarily EWR)
Programs: UA 1K / *G, Marriott Bonvoy Gold; Avis PC
Posts: 9,012
I've stopped taking pictures, but my thoughts:
-On recent TCON flights, I have very much enjoyed the chicken dishes. I had a cajun chicken dish with lentils on EWR-SFO last weekend and really enjoyed it. The version with kale pesto and orzo is also quite good.
-On SJC-EWR, I had a chorizo scramble for breakfast...the tortilla strips in it were a dry, but the flavors were very good. Also enjoyed the warmed-up cookie I got...made me miss them on the p.s. flights (taking those away was a big mistake, and I have yet to see the cabin crew actively ask people if they want the later snack in the flight. Talk about providing less food than on a regular domestic TCON flight...).
-On recent TCON flights, I have very much enjoyed the chicken dishes. I had a cajun chicken dish with lentils on EWR-SFO last weekend and really enjoyed it. The version with kale pesto and orzo is also quite good.
-On SJC-EWR, I had a chorizo scramble for breakfast...the tortilla strips in it were a dry, but the flavors were very good. Also enjoyed the warmed-up cookie I got...made me miss them on the p.s. flights (taking those away was a big mistake, and I have yet to see the cabin crew actively ask people if they want the later snack in the flight. Talk about providing less food than on a regular domestic TCON flight...).
Feb 7, 2018, 3:55 am
#224
Join Date: Feb 2003
Programs: UA1K, *G & Wife of UA1K MM
Posts: 3,432
Delta has a nonstop flight that will get us where we’re going. If we buy that ticket instead I’ll send 1k voice an email with the reason why.
Feb 7, 2018, 9:46 am
#225
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Orygun
Posts: 462
I am flying EWR - FLL in the coming days in First. The flight leaves at 8:30A and is blocked at 3 hours 13 mins. According to the new meal guidelines, this flight would qualify for a full meal. That is, "A full meal service with two entree choices is available on flights 3 hours or longer."
However, my itinerary now lists the flight as SNACK. What gives? Should I expect the breakfast snack or is this a glitch?
Regardless, I will report back after my flight...
However, my itinerary now lists the flight as SNACK. What gives? Should I expect the breakfast snack or is this a glitch?
Regardless, I will report back after my flight...