Finally some free food in Y on long haul Hawaii (non-WestCoast) UA flights 1 Aug 2021
Jan 17, 2019, 11:24 am
#61
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Last I checked Hawaii is one of the 50 states of the US so this is considered a domestic flight and all the wonderfulness of that applies (including no meal service nor lounge access!) Having flown ORD to HNL in F, I can assure you that a lie flat seat, breakfast and pre-arrival sandwich are served. If you can find a cheap ToD (i.e. $500 USD) I'd say go for it since these routes are relatively competitive and the last thing you want to do is die on the battlefield! I also recall there being a lot of grumpy pax in coach whilst deplaning (likely due to their "surprise" that HNL is domestic).
Safe Travels,
James
Safe Travels,
James
Jan 17, 2019, 11:33 am
#62
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Will be flying from EWR to HNL this weekend (if it doesnt get delayed or cancelled due to snow)....and I noticed that it said "meals for purchase". I understand its a domestic flight....but its also 11 hours....so do they not serve meals?
Hopefully I wont have to find out the hard way, I've used my GPU upgrade, and I'm 1K...so i hope it comes through (showing 7 available seats so far).
Hopefully I wont have to find out the hard way, I've used my GPU upgrade, and I'm 1K...so i hope it comes through (showing 7 available seats so far).
Jan 17, 2019, 11:38 am
#63
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I've got my fingers crossed for you on the GPU, but I'd also go in with lowered expectations, as the longest domestic flight in the nation with lie flats makes for one of the most enticing buy-ups, and I have consistently died on the WL for this flight and the return as I watched seats get snapped up one-by-one as it gets closer to departure. Plus it's January--GPU/RPU uploading season.
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Jan 17, 2019, 11:52 am
#64
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-James
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Jan 17, 2019, 12:07 pm
#65
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Don't be surprised if 9 people bite on buy-ups. The F seats are some the least comfortable lie-flats in the fleet - but worth it, in my opinion.
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Jan 17, 2019, 12:18 pm
#66
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-James
Jan 18, 2019, 4:24 pm
#67
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As bad as airline meals have traditionally been, United's free meal in Y historically (usually something like teriyaki chicken on rice with vegetables or salad) wasn't too bad and occasionally was even good. I detest United's BoB to the point that -- 1K or not -- I'll plan on buying something for the trip if I have time and carry-on space. I do consider it insulting however that the airline doesn't provide SOMETHING on flights over 4 hours in length. The idea that I need to consider a lunch cooler in addition to regular carry-ons (computer, photography equipment, medicines, etc.) is just annoying.
Jan 18, 2019, 4:53 pm
#68
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AC does not fly any planes with lie-flat seats to HNL.
Jun 25, 2019, 9:46 pm
#70
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Bring food with you.
Jun 26, 2019, 9:50 am
#71
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As bad as airline meals have traditionally been, United's free meal in Y historically (usually something like teriyaki chicken on rice with vegetables or salad) wasn't too bad and occasionally was even good. I detest United's BoB to the point that -- 1K or not -- I'll plan on buying something for the trip if I have time and carry-on space. I do consider it insulting however that the airline doesn't provide SOMETHING on flights over 4 hours in length. The idea that I need to consider a lunch cooler in addition to regular carry-ons (computer, photography equipment, medicines, etc.) is just annoying.
I usually dislike the offerings in F and, most of the time, request one of the BOB offerings from the back instead. That Kale salad that's new on flights from IAH in F makes me nauseous.
Jun 26, 2019, 10:29 am
#72
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Jun 26, 2019, 11:03 am
#73
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The fact it is labeled as a "test run" is insulting. Almost as insulting as not throwing something at passengers for an 8-9-10 hour flight.
Jul 2, 2019, 3:13 pm
#74
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Different strokes for different folks. <shrug> All the snack boxes are just grease, carbs, and salt. Have tried both the Tikka Tacos and the cheeseburger several times and am not impressed with either. The Mezze Sampler is okay but not for every flight and doesn't really feel like LUNCH (or worse, DINNER). I'd much rather buy something from one of the many food vendors at IAH than eat any of that "free" stuff (and I agree with you vehemently on the kale salad) but more power to you if you like it.