Complimentary Food & Beverage for GS & 1K Members when Seated in Economy (Archive}
Aug 26, 2019, 1:10 pm
#1036
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AA, DL
Posts: 7,425
Yeah, my wife got one recently in F. A bit odd situation - a heavily delayed flight in the afternoon had been catered for breakfast, and she really wans't interested in that. But didn't seem to be an issue for the FAs.
Mar 13, 2020, 2:20 pm
#1037
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: middle of nowhere, formerly TYO/EWR
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 213
What is the polite way of saying that you are a 1k when getting free snack and drink in eco? I always feel very awkward when they ask for money just saying "oh, I'm a 1k"...
Mar 13, 2020, 2:26 pm
#1038
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 21,449
If they did ask, that means they're ignoring something that's right in front of them, and I wouldn't feel awkward about saying "I'm a 1K" at all.
Mar 13, 2020, 5:19 pm
#1039
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: LAX/TPE
Programs: United 1K, JAL Sapphire, SPG Lifetime Platinum, National Executive Elite, Hertz PC, Avis PC
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Mar 13, 2020, 7:32 pm
#1040
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AA, DL
Posts: 7,425
I haven't had to say anything about it in over a year. I just don't offer payment, they check their phone, confirm my identity, and it's done.
If they did ask, that means they're ignoring something that's right in front of them, and I wouldn't feel awkward about saying "I'm a 1K" at all.
If they did ask, that means they're ignoring something that's right in front of them, and I wouldn't feel awkward about saying "I'm a 1K" at all.
Mar 13, 2020, 7:40 pm
#1041
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Honolulu Harbor
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The only time I have to identify myself as a 1K is if I've accommodated another passenger in a seat swap.
Mar 13, 2020, 10:39 pm
#1042
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: UA, Some Others
Posts: 286
Recently, on a flight to OGG from Denver, I asked for the tapas box and a glass of red wine. FA says "credit card". I say; "I am 1K". She says: "There are no 1Ks in the economy cabin". SO I pull out my paper boarding pass and hand it to her. She says: "Wow, it says your 1k". And heads off to first to get a knowledgable person to say grace over my boarding pass. She took it with her.
She comes back and harrumphs at me, and gives me the tapas box and a glass of wine. I mean really; what a scene. But I have no reluctance to ask for the free stuff.
She comes back and harrumphs at me, and gives me the tapas box and a glass of wine. I mean really; what a scene. But I have no reluctance to ask for the free stuff.
Mar 13, 2020, 11:54 pm
#1044
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 304
Anecdotally, my issues getting a drink as 1K are always mainline - never on the regional.
I've been really fortunate to have outstanding service on the puddle jumpers last few years.
I've been really fortunate to have outstanding service on the puddle jumpers last few years.
Mar 14, 2020, 12:52 pm
#1045
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Bucks County
Programs: UAL GS & Million Miler; Delta Lifetime Gold; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Platinum; Legion Etrangere
Posts: 1,609
Except when they keep the screwcap on the liquor minis!! My wife likes to have a snort at her bridge game and book club. So, in order to prevent this killjoy move, i travel with a few screwcaps
Mar 14, 2020, 12:54 pm
#1046
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Mar 14, 2020, 2:38 pm
#1047
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 64
I like those FAs who proactively offer complimentary food and acknowledges your business. You know you have a great FA when they look at their phone prior to your row, sees that you're 1K and greets you with "Mr. ________, thank you for your loyalty. May I get you something off the menu?" Sadly, this happens more on regional flights than mainline... so you know which airline is doing it right...(not UA).
Mar 14, 2020, 4:41 pm
#1048
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Bucks County
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Posts: 1,609
Mar 14, 2020, 5:16 pm
#1049
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: TPE, SF, DC
Programs: UA Lifetime GS 4mm
Posts: 891
There are so many ridiculously low BE fares to/from Denver, as well as transcons, in the new Coronovirus age, that this is simply not true. My flight the other day was on BE, I was joined by many 1ks who were getting free food & alcohol.
Mar 14, 2020, 7:12 pm
#1050
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,964
The 1K benefit does not depend upon what tickets you hold. As long as you sit on your own seat, you do not have to explain anything to get the benefit. Sometimes, I was not in any mood to get the drink or snack.