Is there a lime shortage again? ("True Lime" alternative)
Jan 24, 2019, 8:15 pm
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Is there a lime shortage again? ("True Lime" alternative)
Three flights this week with associated lounge visits. Every single time there has either been no lines for my G&T or I’ve been asked if I want one. This varies from my recent experiences, where it just came with a slice for lime.
Jan 24, 2019, 9:11 pm
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Haven’t had a problem getting limes for my G&Ts this month. I often proactively pick up a lime wedge in the UC, especially if I’m on UX.
Jan 25, 2019, 9:54 am
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No.
http://www.testaproduce.com/pdf/weekly/1-21-19.pdf
Limes have a lower market, moderate demand. Wide range in price, quality and condition
Jan 25, 2019, 10:06 am
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Jan 25, 2019, 11:58 am
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I drink Diet Coke with a Lime, and have been on these routes in January. BOG-IAH-YYZ-SFO-SIN,EWR,TLV and all flights and the Polaris lounges had a Lime everytime. Just another data point.
Jan 25, 2019, 1:11 pm
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My issue is that even when I get a lime (which is not always), it is the tiniest sliver imaginable. You need two or three of these slices to infuse decent lime flavor into a G&T.
Question of the day: How many slices do you think UA cuts a single lime into? I'm guessing closer to 32 than to 16.
Question of the day: How many slices do you think UA cuts a single lime into? I'm guessing closer to 32 than to 16.
Jan 25, 2019, 1:23 pm
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My issue is that even when I get a lime (which is not always), it is the tiniest sliver imaginable. You need two or three of these slices to infuse decent lime flavor into a G&T.
Question of the day: How many slices do you think UA cuts a single lime into? I'm guessing closer to 32 than to 16.
Question of the day: How many slices do you think UA cuts a single lime into? I'm guessing closer to 32 than to 16.
David
Jan 25, 2019, 1:25 pm
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I have not had a lime for vodka&sodas on my 13 segments last 2 weeks. Was told especially ex-ORD and ex-DEN that no limes were catered. But they did have lime flavored Dasani sparkling.
Jan 25, 2019, 2:24 pm
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That solves the lime problem but that introduces a tonic issue. Sparkling water is not a substitute for tonic.
