Jan 21, 2019, 2:25 pm
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Aug 18, 2019, 11:03 am
#766
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: TPA
Programs: UA GS; Marriott Titanium / LT Plat
Posts: 658
Yeah, I had the seared beef short rib on UA960 EWR-FRA on 16-AUG-2019 and it was really good. The service on the flight was excellent as well! I thought I grabbed a picture of the menu, but guess not. The other dish I noticed was a Burrata Ravioli I think, I can't recall what the chicken or fish dishes were.
My favorite thing from the desert cart are those little apple pies, which they had - they are a tad sweet for my taste, but just one of them is enough to cure the post meal sweet tooth before heading off to sleep! In addition to the little apple pies, they had a mini cheesecake and some little caramel & coconut bar (I think that is what she said).
My favorite thing from the desert cart are those little apple pies, which they had - they are a tad sweet for my taste, but just one of them is enough to cure the post meal sweet tooth before heading off to sleep! In addition to the little apple pies, they had a mini cheesecake and some little caramel & coconut bar (I think that is what she said).
Aug 18, 2019, 11:42 am
#767
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP, Hyatt Glob, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat, Total Wine & More Reserve
Posts: 4,521
Aug 18, 2019, 5:36 pm
#768
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
Aug 18, 2019, 5:41 pm
#769
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: UA-1K MM, AA-Gold, DL-Silver, AS-MVP
Posts: 2,509
BA changed to Do&Co with their catering last year. So like OS and TK, they have much better food and presentation.
Aug 19, 2019, 7:00 am
#770
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: IAD
Programs: UA Gold
Posts: 209
Menu on UA 961 FRA-EWR last week:
No PDB, no mid-flight snack cart (just a sparsely stocked tray of chips and fruit placed on bulkhead in front of 1F, and not restocked when low). Overheard someone ask about a PDB, and FA basically responded that they were trying to get the [already delayed] flight out, and they didn’t have time to serve PDB. Ok...I get that, but the way the FA responded to that pax was pretty curt.
Overall I found the FA’s to be quite unprofessional, although the one who took my food/drink orders was at least friendly (on the few occasions I saw him). Example: when taking my meal order, he came at me with “Whatcha got for me?” I haven’t even encountered that when riding back in PE, where I usually am.
And yes, the [luke]warm nuts were pretty awful.
No PDB, no mid-flight snack cart (just a sparsely stocked tray of chips and fruit placed on bulkhead in front of 1F, and not restocked when low). Overheard someone ask about a PDB, and FA basically responded that they were trying to get the [already delayed] flight out, and they didn’t have time to serve PDB. Ok...I get that, but the way the FA responded to that pax was pretty curt.
Overall I found the FA’s to be quite unprofessional, although the one who took my food/drink orders was at least friendly (on the few occasions I saw him). Example: when taking my meal order, he came at me with “Whatcha got for me?” I haven’t even encountered that when riding back in PE, where I usually am.
And yes, the [luke]warm nuts were pretty awful.
Last edited by IADdelayed; Aug 19, 2019 at 7:39 am Reason: Add content
Aug 19, 2019, 1:59 pm
#771
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: SFO
Posts: 55
Took UA 901 SFO-LHR a couple of days ago. Same menu as other recent US to Europe flights posted above. Even though I’ve had it more than the other appetizers in the rotation, I like the smoked duck enough that I didn’t mind getting it again. First time trying the burrata ravioli—also quite satisfying. Only off note was the Courvoiseir or lack of. It was listed on the menu but the purser serving my aisle couldn’t find it. He reported back that he checked all the liquor kits on board in fact. I settled for a Buffalo Trace and 12,500 on-the-spot bonus miles as an apology. Speaking of the purser, he and the other attendant working the forward cabin were outstanding. Service was delivered flawlessly but they recognized my husband and I were traveling together because we’d put the divider between our D and G seats down so they engaged on a genuine level. We wound up chatting for several minutes after service concluded but before landing about favorite London sights, restaurants, etc. One of the best flights I’ve had in the 30+ years we’ve been flying CO/UA forward cabins.
Aug 19, 2019, 2:09 pm
#772
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: San Francisco
Programs: 1K 2.2MM
Posts: 2,352
Took UA 901 SFO-LHR a couple of days ago. Same menu as other recent US to Europe flights posted above. Even though I’ve had it more than the other appetizers in the rotation, I like the smoked duck enough that I didn’t mind getting it again. First time trying the burrata ravioli—also quite satisfying. Only off note was the Courvoiseir or lack of. It was listed on the menu but the purser serving my aisle couldn’t find it. He reported back that he checked all the liquor kits on board in fact. I settled for a Buffalo Trace and 12,500 on-the-spot bonus miles as an apology. Speaking of the purser, he and the other attendant working the forward cabin were outstanding. Service was delivered flawlessly but they recognized my husband and I were traveling together because we’d put the divider between our D and G seats down so they engaged on a genuine level. We wound up chatting for several minutes after service concluded but before landing about favorite London sights, restaurants, etc. One of the best flights I’ve had in the 30+ years we’ve been flying CO/UA forward cabins.
Aug 19, 2019, 2:13 pm
#773
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 60
My last flight someone asked for tomato soup - which wasn’t on the menu. What else is available that they don’t publish?
Aug 19, 2019, 2:53 pm
#774
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: Mileage Plus 1K; Marriott Platinum; Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,355
Aug 19, 2019, 4:30 pm
#775
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Bay Area
Programs: DL SM, UA MP.
Posts: 12,729
Aug 20, 2019, 2:35 am
#776
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 16,901
UA835 ORD-PVG 6/28/19
After there were vintage Champagnes on my flights last month, I was disappointed that the Champagne on this flight was non-vintage. I had never heard of it: Beaumont des Crayeres. It was just average. I really dislike when for the refills they take my glass to the galley. Who knows, maybe what they served was the California sparkling wine.....
After there were vintage Champagnes on my flights last month, I was disappointed that the Champagne on this flight was non-vintage. I had never heard of it: Beaumont des Crayeres. It was just average. I really dislike when for the refills they take my glass to the galley. Who knows, maybe what they served was the California sparkling wine.....
ORD POLARIS on 8/18 was pretty much like the regular club, down to the eternal ravioli. Also exactly the same for lunch and dinner.
Aug 22, 2019, 9:28 am
#777
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 55
Menu EWR-NRT July 2019
Folks - see menu on United EWR-NRT as of July 2019
Last edited by missko; Aug 22, 2019 at 9:41 am Reason: Fixed incorrect year
Aug 22, 2019, 10:06 am
#778
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: ORD / PHX
Programs: UA LT 1K 3MM (former 12 yr GS), Bonvoy Amb/LT Plat
Posts: 1,341
Aug 22, 2019, 11:47 am
#779
Join Date: Aug 2019
Posts: 98
United removed cognac last year. They are just now returning it to some international flights in Polaris Class only so it may be on some flights, but not others while catering transitions. All flight attendants have the ability (but not necessarily the inclination) to give you mileage or travel certificate compensation if you are unhappy with something...like lack of cognac.
Aug 22, 2019, 12:51 pm
#780
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Bay Area
Programs: DL SM, UA MP.
Posts: 12,729
United removed cognac last year. They are just now returning it to some international flights in Polaris Class only so it may be on some flights, but not others while catering transitions. All flight attendants have the ability (but not necessarily the inclination) to give you mileage or travel certificate compensation if you are unhappy with something...like lack of cognac.
Has it been on the menu cards recently?