2018 Let's Eat - Polaris Business
Jun 29, 2018, 3:21 am
#511
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: Still trying to use my Continental OnePass miles...
Posts: 171
UA20
IAH-AMS
JUN 28 2018
B772 N78003
Summary: After lackluster lounge experience at IAH, cabin crew made entire trip a joy with excellent service. Food exceeded expectations both in quantity and quality.
Never-empty champagne PDB.
Still no tomato juice.
The shrimp starter was delicious.
This was out of this world. Wear your napkin like a bib or bring the bowl to your mouth - it’s messy.
Seconds were offered.
Great breakfast. Coffee better than I remembered.
IAH-AMS
JUN 28 2018
B772 N78003
Summary: After lackluster lounge experience at IAH, cabin crew made entire trip a joy with excellent service. Food exceeded expectations both in quantity and quality.
Never-empty champagne PDB.
Still no tomato juice.
The shrimp starter was delicious.
This was out of this world. Wear your napkin like a bib or bring the bowl to your mouth - it’s messy.
Seconds were offered.
Great breakfast. Coffee better than I remembered.
A few additional notes about UA20:
- We were offered still and sparkling water. The sparkling water was S. Pellegrino
- The available wines didn’t match the wine list. There was a greater selection it seemed.
- Was not a fan of the port. It had a strong licorice flavor.
- The fish dish was actually salmon, not cod. We were told it was an unplanned substitution.
- The cabin crew offered to take short rib from their crew meals when it ran out so that everyone had what they wanted.
- Hot towels offered before dinner and breakfast.
- The bread plate was ice cold but the bread was warm.
- We were offered additional bread several times.
- The balsamic vinaigrette was excellent.
- Huge cinnamon buns were also served at breakfast.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jun 29, 2018 at 3:20 pm Reason: merging consecutive posts by same member
Jun 29, 2018, 11:55 am
#512
Join Date: Nov 2014
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 1,679
Any recent experiences on the AM departures from EWR/IAD-LHR?
Jun 29, 2018, 12:14 pm
#513
Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UA 1K & 1MM/AA Gold & 1MM/HH Gold/Marriott Titanium
Posts: 2,924
Jun 29, 2018, 12:24 pm
#514
Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UA 1K & 1MM/AA Gold & 1MM/HH Gold/Marriott Titanium
Posts: 2,924
UA122, IAD-LHR
June 2018, 0829 departure
sCO B757-200
STARTERS
Appetizer
Grapefruit & orange
Chilled oatmeal
Coconut milk, chia seeds, mango
ENTREE
Chicken chorizo chili verde - Tortilla chips, scrambled eggs, chicken chorizo, colby jack cheese, bell pepper, onion, salsa verde
Steak and eggs - Grilled beef tenderloin, scrambled eggs, cherry tomato, spinach
Cheese blintz - Served with mixed berry sauce, pork sausage and grilled pineapple
Cereal & milk
DESSERTS
Cheese plate
Signature sundae
Sweet treats
Bowls of snacks and fruit were on display in the galley
ARRIVAL DINING SERVICE
Pretzel burger - Smoked gouda cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles w salad
Seasonal salad with grilled salmon - Mixed greens, cucumber, jicama, tomato w fruit
EWR/IAD-LHR
Appetizer & chilled oatmeal
Steak & eggs entree
Sundae at 1100 in the morning :-)
Pre-arrival burger
June 2018, 0829 departure
sCO B757-200
STARTERS
Appetizer
Grapefruit & orange
Chilled oatmeal
Coconut milk, chia seeds, mango
ENTREE
Chicken chorizo chili verde - Tortilla chips, scrambled eggs, chicken chorizo, colby jack cheese, bell pepper, onion, salsa verde
Steak and eggs - Grilled beef tenderloin, scrambled eggs, cherry tomato, spinach
Cheese blintz - Served with mixed berry sauce, pork sausage and grilled pineapple
Cereal & milk
DESSERTS
Cheese plate
Signature sundae
Sweet treats
Bowls of snacks and fruit were on display in the galley
ARRIVAL DINING SERVICE
Pretzel burger - Smoked gouda cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles w salad
Seasonal salad with grilled salmon - Mixed greens, cucumber, jicama, tomato w fruit
EWR/IAD-LHR
Appetizer & chilled oatmeal
Steak & eggs entree
Sundae at 1100 in the morning :-)
Pre-arrival burger
Jun 29, 2018, 12:31 pm
#515
Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UA 1K & 1MM/AA Gold & 1MM/HH Gold/Marriott Titanium
Posts: 2,924
UA925, LHR-IAD
June 2018, 1640 departure
sUA B777-200 w LHR flight attendants
Menu for LHR-EWR/IAD/IAH/ORD
Smoked salmon appetizer & salad
FAs came around with huge bread basket with several choices of bread
Seared beef short ribs entree
Due to dry ice shortage, no sundae service :-(
Pre-arrival fruit, vegetable and cheese plate - great snack before landing
June 2018, 1640 departure
sUA B777-200 w LHR flight attendants
Menu for LHR-EWR/IAD/IAH/ORD
Smoked salmon appetizer & salad
FAs came around with huge bread basket with several choices of bread
Seared beef short ribs entree
Due to dry ice shortage, no sundae service :-(
Pre-arrival fruit, vegetable and cheese plate - great snack before landing
Jun 30, 2018, 7:48 am
#516
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: RIC
Programs: UA 1K MM
Posts: 3,387
Does anyone have a recent menu from the daytime EWR-LHR or IAD-LHR flights? Curious to know whether a full Breakfast and a full Lunch are offered.
Jun 30, 2018, 8:27 am
#517
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,695
Jun 30, 2018, 6:50 pm
#518
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: EWR, PHL
Programs: UA1k 3MM, AA Plt, peasant on everybody else, elite something or other at a bunch of hotels.
Posts: 4,637
UA 872 TPE-SFO June 26
Jul 1, 2018, 8:27 am
#519
Join Date: May 1999
Location: JFK, LGA, EWR
Programs: AA Platinum (Lifetime), United GS, HHonors Diamond, Shangri-la Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 549
same thing on my LHR ---> EWR flight yesterday...no ice cream, since there was no dry ice.
received this text at T-36:
"unfortunately, because of a break in the system that produces dry ice throughout europe, we will not have it available to keep the ice cream cold on your flight. as a result, we will be serving another dessert option for you to enjoy. we're sorry for any inconvenience this might cause and we look forward to seeing you onboard."
FA offered the same salted caramel and chocolate ganache pictured above, served in a large ceramic ramekin, but it was described as "mousse" and the cardboard sleeve had already been removed. FWIW, i would eat this all day long and much preferred it over the sundae, which i usually decline.
received this text at T-36:
"unfortunately, because of a break in the system that produces dry ice throughout europe, we will not have it available to keep the ice cream cold on your flight. as a result, we will be serving another dessert option for you to enjoy. we're sorry for any inconvenience this might cause and we look forward to seeing you onboard."
FA offered the same salted caramel and chocolate ganache pictured above, served in a large ceramic ramekin, but it was described as "mousse" and the cardboard sleeve had already been removed. FWIW, i would eat this all day long and much preferred it over the sundae, which i usually decline.
Jul 1, 2018, 9:54 am
#520
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: Does Non Rev count?
Posts: 588
same thing on my LHR ---> EWR flight yesterday...no ice cream, since there was no dry ice.
received this text at T-36:
"unfortunately, because of a break in the system that produces dry ice throughout europe, we will not have it available to keep the ice cream cold on your flight. as a result, we will be serving another dessert option for you to enjoy. we're sorry for any inconvenience this might cause and we look forward to seeing you onboard."
FA offered the same salted caramel and chocolate ganache pictured above, served in a large ceramic ramekin, but it was described as "mousse" and the cardboard sleeve had already been removed. FWIW, i would eat this all day long and much preferred it over the sundae, which i usually decline.
received this text at T-36:
"unfortunately, because of a break in the system that produces dry ice throughout europe, we will not have it available to keep the ice cream cold on your flight. as a result, we will be serving another dessert option for you to enjoy. we're sorry for any inconvenience this might cause and we look forward to seeing you onboard."
FA offered the same salted caramel and chocolate ganache pictured above, served in a large ceramic ramekin, but it was described as "mousse" and the cardboard sleeve had already been removed. FWIW, i would eat this all day long and much preferred it over the sundae, which i usually decline.
Jul 1, 2018, 11:49 am
#521
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: BA Bronze, United 1K, HH Gold, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 3,477
Jul 1, 2018, 9:24 pm
#522
Join Date: Nov 2014
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 1,679
same thing on my LHR ---> EWR flight yesterday...no ice cream, since there was no dry ice.
received this text at T-36:
"unfortunately, because of a break in the system that produces dry ice throughout europe, we will not have it available to keep the ice cream cold on your flight. as a result, we will be serving another dessert option for you to enjoy. we're sorry for any inconvenience this might cause and we look forward to seeing you onboard."
FA offered the same salted caramel and chocolate ganache pictured above, served in a large ceramic ramekin, but it was described as "mousse" and the cardboard sleeve had already been removed. FWIW, i would eat this all day long and much preferred it over the sundae, which i usually decline.
received this text at T-36:
"unfortunately, because of a break in the system that produces dry ice throughout europe, we will not have it available to keep the ice cream cold on your flight. as a result, we will be serving another dessert option for you to enjoy. we're sorry for any inconvenience this might cause and we look forward to seeing you onboard."
FA offered the same salted caramel and chocolate ganache pictured above, served in a large ceramic ramekin, but it was described as "mousse" and the cardboard sleeve had already been removed. FWIW, i would eat this all day long and much preferred it over the sundae, which i usually decline.
Jul 2, 2018, 4:43 am
#523
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2003
Programs: UA*Lifetime GS, Hyatt* Lifetime Globalist
Posts: 12,332
I have been skipping meals on my flights (not just UA, SQ and others as well), so have not posted photos in this forum for awhile. Looking at the recent photos posted here, I feel I have not missed much.
Jul 2, 2018, 5:02 am
#524
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: BA Bronze, United 1K, HH Gold, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 3,477
Flying to the U.K. this weekend, and in time for the two semi-finals of the World Cup. Hard to imagine of the beer shortage if England makes that far!
I have been skipping meals on my flights (not just UA, SQ and others as well), so have not posted photos in this forum for awhile. Looking at the recent photos posted here, I feel I have not missed much.
I think that England has good chances of getting to the semi-finals. By losing to Belgium, they ended up in an easier group. First time in my life that I have been watching the World Cup games. My wife said it's really showing that we are now living in an extremely boring place.
Jul 2, 2018, 5:27 am
#525
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: UA 1K 1.3MM SPG LT Gold
Posts: 38
PEK SFO July 1, 2018 UA889
Last edited by Vkuo; Jul 2, 2018 at 5:31 am Reason: add flight number