2020 Let's Eat - United Premium Plus (International / Premium Transcon)
Apr 12, 2020, 3:18 pm
#46
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Sep 9, 2020, 4:46 pm
#47
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Curious if anyone has recent experience in Premium Plus on the 781 transcon flights with respect to meal and beverage service. EWR-LAX is showing "Breakfast" in premium economy.
Wondering whether it's the same as the current business meal, same as coach (nada), or something in between. Will plan to upgrade to business if I'm setting myself up for major disappointment.
Wondering whether it's the same as the current business meal, same as coach (nada), or something in between. Will plan to upgrade to business if I'm setting myself up for major disappointment.
Sep 10, 2020, 10:59 am
#48
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Premium Plus is not sold on SFO/LAX-IAD, so you will receive normal Economy service - which means beverage service and an "all in one snack bag," which is basically two tiny packaged snacks, a small bottle of water, and wipes.
Sep 10, 2020, 12:00 pm
#49
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My buddy flew LAX IAD on the 763 and sat in the purple premium seats. He asked for a cocktail and offered the FA a drink chit, She replied we’re not offering any drinks because we don’t want to handle chits or credit cards. He replied, I can understand that however how about my 1K complementary Beverage. FA said no..
Sep 10, 2020, 12:06 pm
#50
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My buddy flew LAX IAD on the 763 and sat in the purple premium seats. He asked for a cocktail and offered the FA a drink chit, She replied we’re not offering any drinks because we don’t want to handle chits or credit cards. He replied, I can understand that however how about my 1K complementary Beverage. FA said no..
Anyway, I'll report back how the food and drink service was (if any).
Sep 10, 2020, 7:15 pm
#51
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My buddy flew LAX IAD on the 763 and sat in the purple premium seats. He asked for a cocktail and offered the FA a drink chit, She replied we’re not offering any drinks because we don’t want to handle chits or credit cards. He replied, I can understand that however how about my 1K complementary Beverage. FA said no..
Sep 11, 2020, 8:57 am
#52
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Curious if anyone has recent experience in Premium Plus on the 781 transcon flights with respect to meal and beverage service. EWR-LAX is showing "Breakfast" in premium economy.
Wondering whether it's the same as the current business meal, same as coach (nada), or something in between. Will plan to upgrade to business if I'm setting myself up for major disappointment.
Wondering whether it's the same as the current business meal, same as coach (nada), or something in between. Will plan to upgrade to business if I'm setting myself up for major disappointment.
My buddy flew LAX IAD on the 763 and sat in the purple premium seats. He asked for a cocktail and offered the FA a drink chit, She replied we’re not offering any drinks because we don’t want to handle chits or credit cards. He replied, I can understand that however how about my 1K complementary Beverage. FA said no..
Sep 11, 2020, 9:46 am
#53
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Curious if anyone has recent experience in Premium Plus on the 781 transcon flights with respect to meal and beverage service. EWR-LAX is showing "Breakfast" in premium economy.
Wondering whether it's the same as the current business meal, same as coach (nada), or something in between. Will plan to upgrade to business if I'm setting myself up for major disappointment.
Wondering whether it's the same as the current business meal, same as coach (nada), or something in between. Will plan to upgrade to business if I'm setting myself up for major disappointment.
Sep 11, 2020, 10:43 am
#54
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Thanks. Flying Sunday, and will upgrade to J if there is a reasonable buy up at check-in ($1,634 as of now). Otherwise, will give PP a shot ($229 buy-up) for FT research purposes, if nothing else, and report back.
Sep 11, 2020, 10:50 am
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That's a pretty bold buy-up price considering they're selling the ticket outright for $1,219. Also, premium economy is being sold for $658 so depending on what you paid for your ticket, you might be better off calling to update rather than taking the buy-up offer.
Sep 11, 2020, 10:57 am
#56
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If you get cold easily, be advised that UA has secretly removed the Saks duvets on premium transcon flights and now passengers only get the small Saks blanket.
You are absolutely correct but it isn't a secret that UA has one of the most intellectually challenged ancillary revenue teams in the industry. They all came from the same S Florida fraternity... haha
Last edited by fly747first; Sep 11, 2020 at 11:02 am
Sep 11, 2020, 11:01 am
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Sep 11, 2020, 11:24 am
#58
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Believe it or not, PP regularly goes out emptier than J on domestic flights. On my last flight, there were just 2 pax in PP even after all upgraders and standbys were processed.
Sep 12, 2020, 10:35 pm
#59
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Very difficult since they don't want to spend a few bucks/cents. They probably have the mentality that they are doing the pax a favor by operating the flight and letting us pay to sit in their seats.
Sep 13, 2020, 1:45 am
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Anyway, back to our meal service discussion....
This is correct. There is no PP meal on premium transcontinental flights. Same tiny snack pack as economy class.
This is based on my own speculation, but UA did not roll out the enhanced meals in the PP on premium transcon flights - same food from E+ was served instead. By that same logic, I would expect E+ food treatment, which is the standard coach snacks+water bag, not business class hot meal.