The apparently infamous United cheeseburger
Mar 19, 2019, 8:57 am
#31
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: BNA
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I've had the burger a few times and liked it. It's not a freshly grilled In-n-Out or Red Robin burger but it's pretty good.
The airplanes do not have microwaves. The burgers are cooked by the caterer then heated in the ovens at the beginning of the flight. The burgers, or any of the other hot buy on board food, will always be best if purchased and eaten during the first service. This is true on domestic shorter international flights. They probably do things differently on the long-haul flights.
The airplanes do not have microwaves. The burgers are cooked by the caterer then heated in the ovens at the beginning of the flight. The burgers, or any of the other hot buy on board food, will always be best if purchased and eaten during the first service. This is true on domestic shorter international flights. They probably do things differently on the long-haul flights.
Mar 19, 2019, 11:56 am
#32
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: NYC
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The burger is my number one choice from United's domestic menu. While it's never been hot, it was always warm enough to be as enjoyable as an airplane food burger can possibly taste IMHO. Separate condiments and lettuce and tomato in a plastic bag is a smart move.
Mar 19, 2019, 6:55 pm
#38
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Mar 19, 2019, 9:15 pm
#39
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For many years I also avoided the burger as I preferred something healthier like the Asian noodle box. Alas all of the healthy items were pretty much discontinued in economy so eventually I tried the burger and was pleasantly surprised.
Perfect review! It's quite edible - better than expected - but nothing to write home about. I do like that it comes plain with fresh add-it-yourself sides.
Hate to admit but I will miss it as they are usually gone after the 1Ks order and my status dropped. But good reason to sit closer to front of E+
Hate to admit but I will miss it as they are usually gone after the 1Ks order and my status dropped. But good reason to sit closer to front of E+
Mar 19, 2019, 9:52 pm
#40
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Indeed. Most ovens in airplane galleys use a type of convection system - hot air circulating in the oven cavity.
Had the burger multiple times offered as a snack item on red-eyes and thought it would pass as decent airplane food.
Would have preferred it over the calzone on a recent p.s. snack flight.
Had the burger multiple times offered as a snack item on red-eyes and thought it would pass as decent airplane food.
Would have preferred it over the calzone on a recent p.s. snack flight.
Mar 20, 2019, 9:36 am
#41
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: UA MM
Posts: 4,107
No more chicken parm sandwich as I found out Monday evening. Had the burger as it was the only option available (they were already out of the chicken/bacon wrap by the time they got to me in the 737 exit row, assuming they had any to begin with). No lettuce/tomato provided.
Mar 20, 2019, 9:57 am
#42
Join Date: May 2010
Location: MidCal
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I don’t know what is worse, the cheeseburger or the fact we all clicked on the link thus giving inc the added traffic to provide their advertisers.
BTW, in a pinch or not...it’s not that bad of a burger considering.
BTW, in a pinch or not...it’s not that bad of a burger considering.
Mar 20, 2019, 10:37 am
#43
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Seattle, WA
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Posts: 731
I just about never buy food while up in the air, something about your digestive system shutting down when flying. Maybe I should stick with that. What do you think?
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Mar 20, 2019, 11:18 am
#44
Join Date: Sep 2016
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No more chicken parm sandwich as I found out Monday evening. Had the burger as it was the only option available (they were already out of the chicken/bacon wrap by the time they got to me in the 737 exit row, assuming they had any to begin with). No lettuce/tomato provided.
Mar 20, 2019, 12:08 pm
#45
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: USA
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One of the three I've had was cold inside, hot outside. That indicates to me that they used a hot oven thinking it would speed the warming process but that really doesn't work for frozen or very cold food as it takes time for the heat to penetrate. Warm oven over longer period is more likely to get the food to dining temperatures, particularly when the food is encased in an insulative layer (paper bag). I think the time my burger was cold, they were trying to serve about 45 minutes after take-off on a 3 hour flight. My burger was much warmer when being served 1.5 hours into a 5.5 hour flight.