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Unimatrix One Apr 8, 2022 5:33 am


Originally Posted by worldtrav (Post 34146161)
A Tim Tam for dessert in their highest cabin!!

SMH. Even in economy (long haul), I would find that dessert to be insulting. I guess I've been spoiled by NH and JL, where the economy meals are quite tasty and usually have good desserts (better than most of the Polaris desserts pictured in this thread).

SPN Lifer Apr 8, 2022 6:40 am

Tim Tam biscuits are Australia's most loved chocolate biscuit. With a unique combination of biscuit, cream filling and chocolate coating, it's an indulgent treat you'll want to share with friends and family.

https://www.arnotts.com/products/tim...assic/original

Some might praise UA for the locally-sourced delight.

;)

MojaveFlyer Apr 8, 2022 9:10 pm


Originally Posted by SPN Lifer (Post 34147745)
Tim Tam biscuits are Australia's most loved chocolate biscuit. With a unique combination of biscuit, cream filling and chocolate coating, it's an indulgent treat you'll want to share with friends and family.

I was taught by an Aussie mate that the proper way to eat a Tim Tam is the "Slam". Bite off opposite corners, dip one in your hot coffee/tea (with milk please), and suck through the other corner until the whole thing is wet and ready to fall apart. Not sure how this would go over in flight though :)

Plane-is-home Apr 8, 2022 9:31 pm


Originally Posted by dkc192 (Post 34134147)
As much as I love to rag on UA, LX F is not a fair comparison for UA J. LX J is a fair comparison, and I agree with others that their catering quality, presentation, and quantity is steps ahead of what UA currently offers.

LX F is at the moment cheaper than UA J with PP discount

artvandalay Apr 8, 2022 9:47 pm


Originally Posted by Plane-is-home (Post 34150048)
LX F is at the moment cheaper than UA J with PP discount

Doesn't matter. It's all about the seat.

bmwe92fan Apr 8, 2022 9:49 pm


Originally Posted by artvandalay (Post 34150061)
Doesn't matter. It's all about the seat.

LOL - well played :D

jewree Apr 10, 2022 11:18 am

Sorry to ask but I couldn't figure it out in context ... what is "PP discount"?

Plane-is-home Apr 10, 2022 3:35 pm


Originally Posted by jewree (Post 34153284)
Sorry to ask but I couldn't figure it out in context ... what is "PP discount"?

PassPlus

tcdtcd Apr 10, 2022 3:41 pm

Oh. I thought it had to do with one’s utilization (or lack thereof) of the lavs.

Way too many uses of the acronym.

goodeats21 Apr 10, 2022 4:33 pm


Originally Posted by bmwe92fan (Post 34131080)
Very much agree -- here is a picture of the Salmon appetizer on LX a few weeks ago to DXB -- honestly -- it was so good I had forgotten that airplane food doesn't have to be bad....

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f25dd8b41a.jpg

Note a real glass, fresh bread, and multi-course....


Originally Posted by MatthewLAX (Post 34133465)
lx f > > > > > > ua j


Originally Posted by dkc192 (Post 34134147)
As much as I love to rag on UA, LX F is not a fair comparison for UA J. LX J is a fair comparison, and I agree with others that their catering quality, presentation, and quantity is steps ahead of what UA currently offers.


Originally Posted by bmwe92fan (Post 34135494)
As the poster of that picture on LX the intent was never a comparison of UA J to LX F -- it was simply a reminder that food doesn't have to suck on planes...

Just so happens I was on LX J this month. No comparison, MUCH better when compared to UA.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...333f95eef3.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7825d6fea8.jpg

tcdtcd Apr 10, 2022 5:49 pm

Ah, LX J doesn’t have Balik Salmon! Only “parts-is-parts” ground salmon!! Oh, the horror!

Meal still looks miles/kilometers ahead of current Polaris 🙄.

fumje Apr 10, 2022 6:59 pm

Also there are too many forks. It is confusing to passengers which fork to use, and they should streamline the silverware service. Definitely would improve NPS.

DELee Apr 10, 2022 11:06 pm


Originally Posted by tcdtcd (Post 34153867)
Oh. I thought it had to do with one’s utilization (or lack thereof) of the lavs.

Way too many uses of the acronym.

Oui oui!

David

nycflyer222 Apr 11, 2022 2:09 am

Why is J catering so bad?
 
Just hopped off another AA premium transcon with a printed menu, good wines and multi-course dinner.

As a 1K, I have been loyal to UA but recently flying AA more in paid J. Is UA ever going to improve the dining experience in premium cabins? It was behind AA and DL before COVID, but not this far behind…

Edit: I should add that I flew UA premium transcon a few weeks ago and the meal offered was straight-up cafeteria food (curry noodles).

bmwe92fan Apr 11, 2022 2:32 am


Originally Posted by nycflyer222 (Post 34154797)
Just hopped off another AA premium transcon with a printed menu, good wines and multi-course dinner.

As a 1K, I have been loyal to UA but recently flying AA more in paid J. Is UA ever going to improve the dining experience in premium cabins? It was behind AA and DL before COVID, but not this far behind…

Edit: I should add that I flew UA premium transcon a few weeks ago and the meal offered was straight-up cafeteria food (curry noodles).

I pointed this out a few weeks ago - both here and to UA - and was told that this is to protect the health of the employees - yes I’m serious….


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