Jan 30, 2019, 4:59 pm
UA Snack Box contents & (paused for COVID) Choice Menu items-Bistro on Board & Snacks
May 3, 2019, 6:06 pm
#17
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I have never been impressed with the Bistro on Board selections. Opted for the cheeseburger the last 2 or 3 flights and it's always been a disappointment. I'd rather grab Wendy's in the airport or better yet, a decent salad or sandwich elsewhere. Not interested in any of the shelf-stable boxes (aka carb-and-fat-hell) and the new Cheese Sampler is no exception.
May 3, 2019, 8:10 pm
#19
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It's popular, but potentially due to the lack of other desirable fresh/hot options. As much as I think the cheeseburger is a greasy mess, I'm a frequent contributor to the cheeseburger runouts because I often don't have time to grab a real dinner in the airport, and it's often the lesser of two evils between the usual two fresh/hot items. Portions are also small on many of the other items, so the cheeseburger is sometimes the only dinner substitute that's reasonably filling.
May 9, 2019, 3:06 pm
#20
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On the bistro menu it says lettuce/tomato/pickle is available upon request for the Bistro cheeseburger. Has anyone actually received this? I ordered one yesterday and was handed the little condiment box and assumed it was in there, but there was just ketchup/mayo/mustard. Seems hard to believe they would cater separate little packages of fresh lettuce/tomato/pickle just for the cheeseburger people?
Cheeseburger was decent but messy. Needs more napkins and a wet-nap.
Cheeseburger was decent but messy. Needs more napkins and a wet-nap.
May 9, 2019, 3:15 pm
#21
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I was asked and said yes.
It is separate and I got the impression many pass on it.
May 9, 2019, 3:15 pm
#22
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On the bistro menu it says lettuce/tomato/pickle is available upon request for the Bistro cheeseburger. Has anyone actually received this? I ordered one yesterday and was handed the little condiment box and assumed it was in there, but there was just ketchup/mayo/mustard. Seems hard to believe they would cater separate little packages of fresh lettuce/tomato/pickle just for the cheeseburger people?
Cheeseburger was decent but messy. Needs more napkins and a wet-nap.
Cheeseburger was decent but messy. Needs more napkins and a wet-nap.
I always have an extra paper towel or two in carry-on. Handy for various unforeseen reasons, but necessary for cheeseburger.
Apr 20, 2021, 1:07 am
#23
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The decline and shrinkage of the United snack box...
Circa 2010 (gratuitous display of a tulip):
Circa 2016:
Circa 2020:
Now (2021):
Less (8.24 oz / 234 g) and less (6.76 oz / 191 g) and less (5.80 oz / 164 g).
David
Circa 2016:
Circa 2020:
Now (2021):
Less (8.24 oz / 234 g) and less (6.76 oz / 191 g) and less (5.80 oz / 164 g).
David
Apr 20, 2021, 2:39 am
#24
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Jul 6, 2021, 11:21 pm
#26
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More snackbox archaeology: Classic vs. Takeoff
Classic box (circa 2019):
Takeoff box (now):
So, 0.77 oz (22 g) more matter included in Takeoff box vs. Classic box. How much of that delta is actual edible material is for a future assessment...
David
Classic box (circa 2019):
Takeoff box (now):
So, 0.77 oz (22 g) more matter included in Takeoff box vs. Classic box. How much of that delta is actual edible material is for a future assessment...
David
Aug 17, 2021, 4:09 pm
#27
Join Date: Jan 2015
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Tapas box changes?
Flight today and Tapas box no longer has breadsticks but sub’d in a fruit tart. I usually eat the marinara with bread sticks and hummus with crackers. Sticks are gone but marinara is still there so I guess will have to use
the spoon?
the spoon?
Aug 17, 2021, 4:20 pm
#28
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r the tapas box.
Aug 21, 2021, 6:06 pm
#29
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UA Takeoff (Classic) Snackbox vs. AS Northwest Deli Picnic Pack
Well, in the greater scheme of things, it turns out you can get less for less money on AS vs. UA right now.
FWIW, here's a greater exposition of what I got from AS ("Now you can order food up to two weeks before your flight").
Reminder: The current (2021) UA Takeoff snack box ($10 stored payment)
UA's picture (https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly...my/menu.html):
My pictures:
Comparison: The current (2021) AS Northwest Deli Picnic Pack ($6.50 pre-ordered)
As noted in my post in the AS Forum, ignore the picture, read the text:
What you get:
David
FWIW, here's a greater exposition of what I got from AS ("Now you can order food up to two weeks before your flight").
Reminder: The current (2021) UA Takeoff snack box ($10 stored payment)
UA's picture (https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly...my/menu.html):
My pictures:
Comparison: The current (2021) AS Northwest Deli Picnic Pack ($6.50 pre-ordered)
David
Aug 21, 2021, 6:36 pm
#30
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