Out of Miller Lite?
Feb 6, 2018, 6:01 am
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Out of Miller Lite?
On my last six trips in United First, there were only two cans of Miller Lite. In the past they would occasionally run out but only after we had consumed three beers.
Is United phasing out Miller Lite or are they just under stocking it on every flight?
Is United phasing out Miller Lite or are they just under stocking it on every flight?
Feb 6, 2018, 6:13 am
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On my LHR-ORD flight yesterday, they ran out of the following in Polaris Business: Cabernet Sauvignon, white Burgundy and the IPA. This happened within 2-3 hours so obviously not provisioned right. I’m sure they were out of MIller Lite too :-)
Feb 6, 2018, 6:23 am
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Might just be cutting back on stocks across the board. Feb. 1 seemed to usher in a new round of downgrades.
No flights of mine last week had Shiner Bock boarded at all.
No flights of mine last week had Shiner Bock boarded at all.
Feb 6, 2018, 7:38 am
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My last flight had two (2) only—catered out of IAH—and they disappeared during PDB (one to me, one to the guy across the way who went through contortions to get the mini bottle from the FA and pocket it instead of drinking it). Weirdly: plenty of Glenfarclas, and the bugger on the other side didn't seem to know about that one.
Feb 6, 2018, 7:49 am
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Feb 6, 2018, 10:13 am
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Feb 6, 2018, 10:19 am
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On a variety of flights as of late they have:
LAX-LHR - Ran out of champagne after 2 hours - 2/3 full business class cabin
AMS-ORD - Ran out of champagne after 1 hour - 3/4 full business class cabin
IAH-LAX - Ran out of Moscow Mule after 1.5 hours - 787-9 business class cabin
I am beginning to think that this is purposeful under-provisioning as a way to save money. I don't think I have ever been on a foreign carrier that has run out of champagne... some have even given me a bottle as a gift when deplaning.
LAX-LHR - Ran out of champagne after 2 hours - 2/3 full business class cabin
AMS-ORD - Ran out of champagne after 1 hour - 3/4 full business class cabin
IAH-LAX - Ran out of Moscow Mule after 1.5 hours - 787-9 business class cabin
I am beginning to think that this is purposeful under-provisioning as a way to save money. I don't think I have ever been on a foreign carrier that has run out of champagne... some have even given me a bottle as a gift when deplaning.
Feb 6, 2018, 10:23 am
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Killed Buffalo Trace on the ground
I'm not too hoity toity to drink Jack but I feel bad for the next flight (which would be at 6 am lol). AFAIK they double cater to PWM.
Feb 6, 2018, 10:30 am
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But I am not a beer snob. While Miller Lite is not my favorite, I would choose it over any IPA.
On a variety of flights as of late they have:
LAX-LHR - Ran out of champagne after 2 hours - 2/3 full business class cabin
AMS-ORD - Ran out of champagne after 1 hour - 3/4 full business class cabin
IAH-LAX - Ran out of Moscow Mule after 1.5 hours - 787-9 business class cabin
I am beginning to think that this is purposeful under-provisioning as a way to save money. I don't think I have ever been on a foreign carrier that has run out of champagne... some have even given me a bottle as a gift when deplaning.
LAX-LHR - Ran out of champagne after 2 hours - 2/3 full business class cabin
AMS-ORD - Ran out of champagne after 1 hour - 3/4 full business class cabin
IAH-LAX - Ran out of Moscow Mule after 1.5 hours - 787-9 business class cabin
I am beginning to think that this is purposeful under-provisioning as a way to save money. I don't think I have ever been on a foreign carrier that has run out of champagne... some have even given me a bottle as a gift when deplaning.
Feb 6, 2018, 10:33 am
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Feb 6, 2018, 10:39 am
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