United RCC Alcoholic Beverages
Dec 19, 2009, 12:14 am
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United RCC Alcoholic Beverages
I was wondering what is the cost to purchase alcoholic beverages. What specialty drinks do they offer? What beers on tap and wines do they carry? Is there a website to see a list of what beverages are in the RCC. BTW Is there a plan to offer complimentary alcoholic beverages like CO does and US Airways with their complimentary House Wines and Beers?
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Dec 19, 2009, 12:59 am
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Most drinks cost 1 drink chit. The better ones, 2. I think a drink chit is about $6 or $7. Some clubs (INTL and HNL) offer free drinks, but not of the better sorts, AFAIK.
We'll have to see if they go to comp drinks at all clubs.
We'll have to see if they go to comp drinks at all clubs.
Dec 19, 2009, 1:12 am
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Domestic RCCs don't comp any alcoholic beverages. International ones do.
I think RCCs are really not that good for beverages in general: in most cases you have to go to the bar for a limited selection of soda, unless you're lucky enough to find the one you want in the fridge! And indeed mixed drinks with more than 1 alcoholic ingredient often require 2 chits (or >$10)
I think RCCs are really not that good for beverages in general: in most cases you have to go to the bar for a limited selection of soda, unless you're lucky enough to find the one you want in the fridge! And indeed mixed drinks with more than 1 alcoholic ingredient often require 2 chits (or >$10)
Dec 19, 2009, 6:41 am
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The requirement to hand over two drink tickets for "premium" beverages at UA's RCCs is the biggest cheapskate measure I've ever seen.
The front of the ticket clearly says, "Good for one alcoholic beverage." (It doesn't say, "Good for 1/2 of an alcoholic beverage.")
In other words, if one buys a premium Business Class fare, UA will give them ONE (1) decent drink before departure.
Contrast that to other carriers, especially international, where the lounges have free-flowing booze. And in many cases, that booze is better than what UA deems as "premium."
The front of the ticket clearly says, "Good for one alcoholic beverage." (It doesn't say, "Good for 1/2 of an alcoholic beverage.")
In other words, if one buys a premium Business Class fare, UA will give them ONE (1) decent drink before departure.
Contrast that to other carriers, especially international, where the lounges have free-flowing booze. And in many cases, that booze is better than what UA deems as "premium."
Dec 19, 2009, 7:21 am
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Dec 19, 2009, 7:31 am
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Dec 19, 2009, 8:11 am
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Dec 19, 2009, 8:42 am
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I notice that most RCC have no soft drinks available, unless you go to the bar and ask for one, do you pay for these?
Dec 19, 2009, 8:43 am
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Agreed but...
I have given away all my free drink chits for years because the quality is poor and domestic RCCs are lame. On the other hand, I would be happy if UA could import the draft beer poring machines from Japan (at NRT UA, ANA lounges, etcetera).
I have given away all my free drink chits for years because the quality is poor and domestic RCCs are lame. On the other hand, I would be happy if UA could import the draft beer poring machines from Japan (at NRT UA, ANA lounges, etcetera).
Dec 19, 2009, 8:49 am
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At selected RCCs they are now offering some premier beverages, including real champers (Tattinger, I believe) for a premium price. I think it was $12 at ORD for a glass, and at LAX you could buy a split but I didn't check the price. I DID see lots of people taking advantage of the good stuff. There have been varied reports of some people who were able to buy a glass with 2 chits, and some who were turned away.
Dec 19, 2009, 9:21 am
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CO offers premium booze, but even int'l biz pax have to pay for it. If you want free drinks, it's the cheap stuff.
Dec 19, 2009, 9:26 am
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Only at the larger stations, many RCCs have coolers with self-serve soft drinks, including LGA and DCA (neither of which are exactly small) and the new RCC at B-16 ORD has a soft-drink dispenser (with well-documented Coke Zero YEAH.)
At selected RCCs they are now offering some premier beverages, including real champers (Tattinger, I believe) for a premium price. I think it was $12 at ORD for a glass, and at LAX you could buy a split but I didn't check the price. I DID see lots of people taking advantage of the good stuff. There have been varied reports of some people who were able to buy a glass with 2 chits, and some who were turned away.
At selected RCCs they are now offering some premier beverages, including real champers (Tattinger, I believe) for a premium price. I think it was $12 at ORD for a glass, and at LAX you could buy a split but I didn't check the price. I DID see lots of people taking advantage of the good stuff. There have been varied reports of some people who were able to buy a glass with 2 chits, and some who were turned away.
Dec 19, 2009, 9:35 am
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Dec 19, 2009, 9:43 am
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I have been using Continentals Presidents Club's when possible. If your flying UAL through LAS, the club there is very nice. The well booze is free and the clubs are nicer. I hope UAL doesn't mess with the President's Club. If you fly through DEN and have a layover, take the tram over to the A gates and try the Presidents Club. It sure beats the RCC"s on the B concourse.
Dec 19, 2009, 9:49 am
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one or two of the rccs at iad have the canned sodas, and san does too