Jan 21, 2019, 2:25 pm
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May 27, 2019, 4:39 am
#556
Join Date: Nov 2012
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I had four Polaris Business flights this year (in March and May). On two of those there were no wine menus.
May 27, 2019, 9:17 am
#559
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May 27, 2019, 9:25 am
#561
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Chicago IL US
Programs: UA 1K; National Executive Elite; Hertz PC & Hotels Galore
Posts: 946
I'm probably 12+/12+ on wine menus this and last year and 0/0 on wine selection actually matching menus.
Last edited by onthesam; May 27, 2019 at 9:32 am
May 27, 2019, 9:45 am
#562
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 57,487
For the first six months of Polaris, I thought UA had really hit a home run with the new soft product. Then reality set in, and it slowly got worse than what it had replaced.
May 27, 2019, 5:49 pm
#563
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 1,470
No food pictures, only menus.
Main meal choices
Arrival meal choices
Wine choices.
I had the short rib, which was very good. Service was very good if a little rushed. Champagne was Lanson, but I couldn't see if it was vintage or not. I asked what reds were available (for the beef), and was told a Malbec, the Colby Red Blend and a cab. I asked for the cab, have no idea what it was other than a total fruit bomb.
I slept the rest of the flight so no idea what the snacks were or how he arrival dishes were.
Main meal choices
Arrival meal choices
Wine choices.
I had the short rib, which was very good. Service was very good if a little rushed. Champagne was Lanson, but I couldn't see if it was vintage or not. I asked what reds were available (for the beef), and was told a Malbec, the Colby Red Blend and a cab. I asked for the cab, have no idea what it was other than a total fruit bomb.
I slept the rest of the flight so no idea what the snacks were or how he arrival dishes were.
I asked about mid flight snacks about half way into the flight and my FA said "umm chips?" They also had left over desert and cheese from main meal as option, but that's it. Found that odd on a 15.5 hour flight.
Breakfast was same as your menu plus an additional option, I think congee. I went with the fruit platter which was okay.
This was my first Polaris hard product flight and I really enjoyed the seat and IFE. Also Polaris burger at the lounge in EWR was really good. Otherwise very sad experience on my first UA business class flight in ~2 years. By comparison my 2.5 hour connecting flight on TG had a very good Thai pork curry meal. Also my 80 minute PG flight in Y next day had a pretty good meal, cold smoked chicken sandwich, that I would have gladly taken over the UA main meal.
May 28, 2019, 3:55 pm
#564
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Chicago IL US
Programs: UA 1K; National Executive Elite; Hertz PC & Hotels Galore
Posts: 946
UA 924 IAD-LHR
10:15PM May, 2019
Apps:
Thai-style lemon grass shrimp, papaya mango salad
Cabbage Salad
Entree Choices:
-Short Rib
-Spicy Thai Chicken
-Seared Cape Hake Fish Fillet
-Ricotta Salsata and Wild Honey Manicotti
I went with the fish and requested and received express service. I asked for entree only but received my entree along with some kind of cabbage salad with shrimp in it. It was not bad (the salad). The fish had no flavor. I skipped the sundae and went straight to bed. Also skipped arrival meal.
Express service tray.
Cabbage salad with shrimp on top. Photo a little out of focus.
The fish has no flavor. Seared Cape Hake Fish Fillet - Buerre blanc, lemon risotto, baby buk choy, green beans with bell pepper and onion. Photo a little out of focus.
UA 959 LHR-ORD
2:50PM May, 2019
Apps:
-Chicken, pork and apricot terrine, sweet onion marmalade, peppers, chives
-Mixed greens, tomato, mango salad
Entree Choices:
-Short Rib
-Mediterranean-Style Chicken
-Roasted Halibut
-Carrot Manicotti
Went with the fish again, served with lobster sauce, whole-grain mustard mashed potatoes, carrots, green beans, and leaks with lemon. This time did the full service including dessert which for me consisted of the CWC sundae (chocolate, whipped cream and cherry), several of the finger snack sandwiches and a cup of tea. Arrival meal options were awful. I went with the Macaroni and cheese pie. +1 went with the 'hamburger' wellington. Both options are AWFUL andshould must be eliminated from catering distribution immediately. The macaroni and cheese pie is of no nutritional value and doesn't taste good.
Appetizer +salad presentation. Note the 2 pieces of g-bread!
This terrine was delicious!
Horrible horrible horrible thing.
10:15PM May, 2019
Apps:
Thai-style lemon grass shrimp, papaya mango salad
Cabbage Salad
Entree Choices:
-Short Rib
-Spicy Thai Chicken
-Seared Cape Hake Fish Fillet
-Ricotta Salsata and Wild Honey Manicotti
I went with the fish and requested and received express service. I asked for entree only but received my entree along with some kind of cabbage salad with shrimp in it. It was not bad (the salad). The fish had no flavor. I skipped the sundae and went straight to bed. Also skipped arrival meal.
Express service tray.
Cabbage salad with shrimp on top. Photo a little out of focus.
The fish has no flavor. Seared Cape Hake Fish Fillet - Buerre blanc, lemon risotto, baby buk choy, green beans with bell pepper and onion. Photo a little out of focus.
UA 959 LHR-ORD
2:50PM May, 2019
Apps:
-Chicken, pork and apricot terrine, sweet onion marmalade, peppers, chives
-Mixed greens, tomato, mango salad
Entree Choices:
-Short Rib
-Mediterranean-Style Chicken
-Roasted Halibut
-Carrot Manicotti
Went with the fish again, served with lobster sauce, whole-grain mustard mashed potatoes, carrots, green beans, and leaks with lemon. This time did the full service including dessert which for me consisted of the CWC sundae (chocolate, whipped cream and cherry), several of the finger snack sandwiches and a cup of tea. Arrival meal options were awful. I went with the Macaroni and cheese pie. +1 went with the 'hamburger' wellington. Both options are AWFUL and
Appetizer +salad presentation. Note the 2 pieces of g-bread!
This terrine was delicious!
Horrible horrible horrible thing.
Last edited by onthesam; May 28, 2019 at 4:06 pm
May 28, 2019, 5:08 pm
#565
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: UA 1K & 2MM, Bonvoy Titanium & LTP, HH Gold, Accor Silver, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 2,349
I'll be a very happy camper if this menu shows up on SFO-AMS next week. Spicy Chicken and Southwestern Omelette is the ultimate airline food combo (in UA, in business class).
May 28, 2019, 5:29 pm
#566
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: United GS; AA EXP; Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 174
Awesome breakfast option on TPE-SFO: Congee (rice porridge) with chicken and mushrooms is savory and filling. Could use a bit more soy sauce but overall a very satisfying meal.
May 28, 2019, 6:20 pm
#567
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: UA MP 1K
Posts: 119
dream main meals: indian at night, congee in morning.
May 28, 2019, 7:22 pm
#568
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To be fair that was soft product only and I have since experienced the hard product which is an improvement.
May 28, 2019, 8:44 pm
#569
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Programs: UA*Lifetime GS, Hyatt* Lifetime Globalist
Posts: 12,305
Effectively, the onboard catering and drinks are worse today than pre-Polaris rollout and pre merger period (both PMUA and PMCO).
Game changer for the worse......
Hardware and Lounges are improvements!
Game changer for the worse......
Hardware and Lounges are improvements!
May 28, 2019, 8:47 pm
#570
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Join Date: Oct 1999
Posts: 11,463
not available from many cities US-inbound.
Was thinking/wondering the same!
