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Old Jan 12, 2021, 5:20 am
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Originally Posted by fumje
Neat. What do you consider 'everything' for the boxes? The contents vary, inexplicably.
Madi K's, Roasted Almonds, Sea Salt
Tru Flavors, Hummus
Rustic Bakery, Handmade Sourdough Flatbread
Torino, Italian Breadsticks, Herb & Garlic
Glacier Ridge Farms, Parmesan Peppercorn
Morley Candy Makers, Sanders, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels
Mario, Pitted Snack Olives
The Ginger People, Gin Gins, Chewy Ginger Candy
Primo Gusto, Bruschetta Spread

Alot of stuff had barcodes, some I could search for name and get an exact match. A few, I had to estimate. Maybe the cheese spread
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Old Jan 12, 2021, 10:28 am
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Originally Posted by eng3
Madi K's, Roasted Almonds, Sea Salt
Tru Flavors, Hummus
Rustic Bakery, Handmade Sourdough Flatbread
Torino, Italian Breadsticks, Herb & Garlic
Glacier Ridge Farms, Parmesan Peppercorn
Morley Candy Makers, Sanders, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels
Mario, Pitted Snack Olives
The Ginger People, Gin Gins, Chewy Ginger Candy
Primo Gusto, Bruschetta Spread

Alot of stuff had barcodes, some I could search for name and get an exact match. A few, I had to estimate. Maybe the cheese spread
How truly awful - a panoply of processed unhealthy muck.
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Old Jan 12, 2021, 10:44 am
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Sad that the 2021 Let's Eat - United First, United Business, & Premium Transcon Service thread is dominated by discussions about the merits/demerits of snack boxes....

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Old Jan 12, 2021, 12:16 pm
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Sad that the 2021 Let's Eat - United First, United Business, & Premium Transcon Service thread is dominated by discussions about the merits/demerits of snack boxes....David
..and which crummy sandwich is less disappointing.
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Old Jan 12, 2021, 1:50 pm
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The old days when Continental served Subway sandwiches are looking really good right now
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Old Jan 12, 2021, 1:56 pm
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Originally Posted by fumje
Note that it went away as a published benefit quite a while before pandemic service modifications.

But it well and truly went away in practice with the pandemic. Not optimistic it ever comes back, but I still hope one day.
So there was a time when it was listed as a published benefit? When/why did that cease? Kirby?
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Old Jan 12, 2021, 3:01 pm
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So there was a time when it was listed as a published benefit? When/why did that cease? Kirby?
Yes, it was listed as a specific benefit in F/J. In the PDB thread - it looks like it was removed from the website in mid 2019
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Old Jan 12, 2021, 8:01 pm
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Breakfast was served about 40 min after wheels up. Choice was pancakes or egg white sandwich. I chose the latter and fortunately it tasted better than it looked. Disappointed it didnt come with any hot side though.

Later, there were two passes with a snack basket and a few checks for drinks. Was pleased to have the Polaris seats on the 763.

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Old Jan 12, 2021, 8:10 pm
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Originally Posted by st530
So there was a time when it was listed as a published benefit? When/why did that cease? Kirby?
Originally Posted by HNLbasedFlyer
Yes, it was listed as a specific benefit in F/J. In the PDB thread - it looks like it was removed from the website in mid 2019
From perusing archive.org, it appears the published benefit was removed when the website was redesigned in 2016.

Notably, Kirby joined UA in 2016.
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Old Jan 12, 2021, 8:52 pm
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Originally Posted by FlytheTail
ORD to HNL 12 Jan 21
Breakfast was served about 40 min after wheels up. Choice was pancakes or egg white sandwich. I chose the latter and fortunately it tasted better than it looked. Disappointed it didnt come with any hot side though.

Later, there were two passes with a snack basket and a few checks for drinks. Was pleased to have the Polaris seats on the 763.
I'm on this flight Jan 28, so thank you for posting! Food looks dismal at best, and sad there is no pre arrival meal. Hoping for the new Polaris as well, but my seat map is showing the old 767 configuration. I'll post meal picks when I travel, and I'll be returning on OGG-ORD.

Did they provide any pillows, blankets, or amenity kits?

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Old Jan 12, 2021, 9:36 pm
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Originally Posted by CIAO LAX
I'm on this flight Jan 28, so thank you for posting! Food looks dismal at best, and sad there is no pre arrival meal. Hoping for the new Polaris as well, but my seat map is showing the old 767 configuration. I'll post meal picks when I travel, and I'll be returning on OGG-ORD.

Did they provide any pillows, blankets, or amenity kits?
Normally you'll find out around T-72 hours what the configuration will be. No amenity kits. Pillow and thinner blanket (not the tissue thin blue thing though).
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Old Jan 12, 2021, 10:18 pm
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Originally Posted by bluedemon211
Pillow and thinner blanket (not the tissue thin blue thing though).
IIRC from my last PTCON this was the smaller light gray/beige blanket from the true Polaris set, which itself has been eliminated from said set.
True Polaris now offers just the one larger duvet blanket.
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Old Jan 13, 2021, 7:17 am
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Originally Posted by lhrsfo
How truly awful - a panoply of processed unhealthy muck.
Yes. I guess the almonds arent so bad, though they are soaked in oil and covered with salt. Sometimes I use a napkin and try to rub it off.
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Old Jan 13, 2021, 8:53 am
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Originally Posted by FlytheTail
ORD to HNL 12 Jan 21
Breakfast was served about 40 min after wheels up. Choice was pancakes or egg white sandwich. I chose the latter and fortunately it tasted better than it looked. Disappointed it didnt come with any hot side though.

Later, there were two passes with a snack basket and a few checks for drinks. Was pleased to have the Polaris seats on the 763.

Ugh. Flying this route next month. Will make sure to self-provision. Sad!
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Old Jan 13, 2021, 3:45 pm
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I was expecting the usual "snack box or snack box" options given that the flight originated in TPA but they had some sandwiches as well. Maybe left in the catering cart from the previous crew? Inbound aircraft came from BOS

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