Jan 21, 2019, 2:25 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
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2019 Let's Eat - United First, United Business, & Premium Transcon Service
2019 Let's Eat - Economy Class (Domestic & International)
And the 2018 thread is here: 2018 Let's Eat - Polaris Business
2019 Let's Eat - Polaris Business
Feb 4, 2019, 4:32 am
#76
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Yes, as others have mentioned, it is the Southwest omelet. I do find that there is some variation in the spiciness. But is is still the best omelet IMO.
Feb 4, 2019, 4:29 pm
#77
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Feb 4, 2019, 8:34 pm
#78
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Feb 4, 2019, 9:01 pm
#79
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IIRC, DL has been moving to preplated service as well, and now UA (AA?) follows suit.
It would be interesting to get some feedback, how DL meal service compares to this latest UA "adventure".
Feb 4, 2019, 9:29 pm
#80
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i will avoid UA at all costs if this is what Polaris has degraded into. So sad. Hello, *A partners.
Feb 4, 2019, 10:10 pm
#81
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I'm so sorry I have 4 Polaris flights in the next couple months. I don't understand....they spend all this money to glamorize their Polaris lounge, and cheapen the service to less than domestic first. How absurd.
Feb 5, 2019, 9:15 am
#82
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That looks only slightly better than an economy meal...
I look forward to seeing how this strategy of premium pricing and PE soft product works out
I look forward to seeing how this strategy of premium pricing and PE soft product works out
Feb 5, 2019, 9:16 am
#83
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Just read your piece. It really is sad how UA keeps chipping away at Polaris. I'm flying D1 next month (for the first time) and I have a feeling I'll like it a lot better.
Feb 5, 2019, 1:15 pm
#84
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It gets even worse: NRT-IAD ...
Feb 5, 2019, 1:29 pm
#85
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Disgraceful. At this point, why even bother?
Feb 5, 2019, 1:30 pm
#86
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Feb 5, 2019, 1:55 pm
#87
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Let us compare...
As much as the others aren't great, UA is just that much worse and harkens to an era when business was the second cabin on the plane.
AA
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b1cc476541.jpg
DL
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...171aa8b5c6.jpg
As much as the others aren't great, UA is just that much worse and harkens to an era when business was the second cabin on the plane.
AA
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b1cc476541.jpg
DL
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...171aa8b5c6.jpg
Feb 5, 2019, 2:14 pm
#88
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Think of the weight they could save if they switched to plastic utensils, glasses.
Feb 5, 2019, 3:47 pm
#89
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2/3/2019
PEK-EWR
I had the fish. I couldn't say what fish it was, as it was inedible, and had no similarity to any fish I have ever cooked or consumed. Hard as a rubber sole. Worst fish I have had on United, ever.
Risotto wasn't all that bad. I ate everything on the plate except the fish.
I can only assume it was left-over fish from when Smisek was still working at Continental.
PEK-EWR
I had the fish. I couldn't say what fish it was, as it was inedible, and had no similarity to any fish I have ever cooked or consumed. Hard as a rubber sole. Worst fish I have had on United, ever.
Risotto wasn't all that bad. I ate everything on the plate except the fish.
I can only assume it was left-over fish from when Smisek was still working at Continental.
Feb 5, 2019, 4:49 pm
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I hate landing at night local time and being served breakfast. Especially the extremely spicy omelette and sausage when landing in Mumbai, India. It’s way to spicy just before landing and having breakfast tricks me into thinking it’s time to get up.
I have complained many times to the crew the stupid survey they send you after the flight; nothing. No change. A sandwich or wrap would be a better option.
I have complained many times to the crew the stupid survey they send you after the flight; nothing. No change. A sandwich or wrap would be a better option.
Egad! heading to FRA this week, and seeing this has me more concerned than I originally was. Hopefully the spicy thai chicken is on the menu, because I suspect that will somewhat survive the pre-plating. Really disappointing - lucky for UA (not that I really matter to them) that I'm closing in on 2MM and want to get that out of the way (for what little it's actually worth).
