Jun 29, 2022, 11:33 am
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
united.com/preordermeals
Generally available on all flights (including widebodies) over 900 miles except Premium Transcon (EWR<>SFO/LAX)
Pre-order has priority on the flight even about GS/1K and while originally pre-order was limited to a portion of each inflight choice, recent reports pre-order can consume the entire flight's allocation of a particular offering.
archive thread: UA preorder premium cabin meal, Y snacks/drinks {Archive}
Generally available on all flights (including widebodies) over 900 miles except Premium Transcon (EWR<>SFO/LAX)
Pre-order has priority on the flight even about GS/1K and while originally pre-order was limited to a portion of each inflight choice, recent reports pre-order can consume the entire flight's allocation of a particular offering.
archive thread: UA preorder premium cabin meal, Y snacks/drinks {Archive}
UA preorder premium cabin meal, Y snacks/drinks - all >800 (900?) mile
Jan 4, 2023, 12:37 pm
#1
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UA preorder premium cabin meal, Y snacks/drinks - all >800 (900?) mile
Flying EWR-EDI in Polaris on Saturday and was surprised one can't preorder on that flight. At least FlyerTalk confirmed I wasn't crazy when I didn't receive an email about food selection.
Last edited by DawgmanOH; Jan 4, 2023 at 12:59 pm
Jan 4, 2023, 2:30 pm
#2
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Wayne, NJ USA
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Ridiculous that UA can't add this option. Wouldn't it save them money to cater more accurately? I'm flying Fri EWR- AMS and had the same thought. Sigh . . .
Jan 13, 2023, 10:01 am
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DEN-BOS yesterday pre-ordered meal was not boarded. In fact, only one hot entree was boarded, and it was different than anything on the pre-order menu. FA apologized and make a "continental" setup for those who didn't want the asiago egg sandwich. FWIW, no snack boxes were boarded for Y either.
Jan 19, 2023, 9:49 am
#7
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: SLC
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Will probably go with the seared short rib (I don't have fish on planes since the dilemma that ensued on the Trans American flight featured in Airplane! in 1980.)
IAH-BOG 23 Jan, Dinner Flight
Feb 12, 2023, 9:33 pm
#8
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Anyone know how far in advance one can usually take advantage of pre-order?
we’re in premium plus on Friday SFO-EWR - my understanding is pre-order should be available 5 days prior to flight (it’s an afternoon departure, so if we’re counting by the hour, less than 120 hours now). If not, how long before should we get the option. No email, and no option in the reservation details.
we’re in premium plus on Friday SFO-EWR - my understanding is pre-order should be available 5 days prior to flight (it’s an afternoon departure, so if we’re counting by the hour, less than 120 hours now). If not, how long before should we get the option. No email, and no option in the reservation details.
Feb 12, 2023, 9:39 pm
#9
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Anyone know how far in advance one can usually take advantage of pre-order?
we’re in premium plus on Friday SFO-EWR - my understanding is pre-order should be available 5 days prior to flight (it’s an afternoon departure, so if we’re counting by the hour, less than 120 hours now). If not, how long before should we get the option. No email, and no option in the reservation details.
we’re in premium plus on Friday SFO-EWR - my understanding is pre-order should be available 5 days prior to flight (it’s an afternoon departure, so if we’re counting by the hour, less than 120 hours now). If not, how long before should we get the option. No email, and no option in the reservation details.
Feb 13, 2023, 12:39 am
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Big 👎 if that is the case.
Feb 13, 2023, 7:32 am
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The return on ORD/RSW a week later was fine with five choices.
Feb 13, 2023, 8:39 pm
#12
Join Date: Oct 2013
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Feb 14, 2023, 11:44 pm
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