Let's Eat! - 2009 First Class (Domestic and International) Edition
May 11, 2009, 8:43 pm
#151
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DEN - YVR F Dinner (UA281, May 10)
This was my first domestic F dinner flight that had no meal choice available whatsoever. The only thing available was "stuffed shells", pasta shells with some kind of chesse filling and tomato sauce. The taste was OK, but like all precooked pasta, it turned out to be way overcooked. I like my pasta "al dente". No salad greens, some cake as dessert.
Is it normal for a dinner flight to have no meal choices or was this a catering mistake?
Is it normal for a dinner flight to have no meal choices or was this a catering mistake?
May 11, 2009, 11:23 pm
#152
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Today UA 177 lunch BOS-SFO
Warm nuts
Minestrone
Turkey on asiago roll or shrimp Cobb salad
Chocolate chip cookie
Minestrone
Turkey on asiago roll or shrimp Cobb salad
Chocolate chip cookie
May 11, 2009, 11:35 pm
#153
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ICN - SFO F class Meal?
Does any know what will be the menu for ICN SFO UA F class will be in June or anything in the past will help me to understand on what they offer on this route?
Thanks
Thanks
May 11, 2009, 11:50 pm
#154
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09 May 09
SFO-DEN, UA 894 (8:30a departure)
Cheese Omelet with ham, sausage, croissant, and fruit on the side (grapes, pineapple only)
-or-
Fruit plate with yogurt
DEN-BOS, UA 991 (12:37p departure)
Chicken salad
-or-
Roast beef sandwich
both served with delicious tomato soup and warm bread.
No dessert served!
SFO-DEN, UA 894 (8:30a departure)
Cheese Omelet with ham, sausage, croissant, and fruit on the side (grapes, pineapple only)
-or-
Fruit plate with yogurt
DEN-BOS, UA 991 (12:37p departure)
Chicken salad
-or-
Roast beef sandwich
both served with delicious tomato soup and warm bread.
No dessert served!
May 12, 2009, 3:11 am
#155
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May 9 - Adventures in F
Date traveled: 9 May 2009. 0835 departure.
Flight Number: 445 (BWI-DEN).
Aircraft Type: B757
Seat:2A
Class of Service: F (Domestic)
Mealtime: Breakfast
Choice of water or OJ pre-departure. I think someone asked for and got booze, but don't hold me to it.
After take-off, beverage of choice. I stuck with OJ.
Breakfast choices were a spinach & artichoke omelet with sausages & potatoes or a fruit plate.
Even though I absolutely detest artichokes, experience has taught me to go with the omelet so I did.
The omelet still came with a small plate of fruit, while the fruit plate option came with yogurt. Both came with muffins or croissant.
Meals came with metal fork and knife, wrapped in cloth napkin with a button-hole. The tray-table linen also had a button-hole on it so I was happy.
We had chop most of the way out and the seatbelt sign kept flashing on & off, but the FAs did an excellent job of keeping the water, OJ, coffee, and etc flowing throughout the flight.
Ch 9 was off.
140 knot headwinds slowed us down and put us on the ground with less than 30 minutes to spare
Then we held short because our gate wasn't clear. After 10 minutes we got a different gate and moved to it. I had to run to make my connecting flight.
Date traveled: 9 May 2009
Flight Number: 43 (DEN-HNL) Yes, I love this flight
Aircraft Type: B767
Seat: 1J
Class of Service: F (Domestic)
Mealtime: Lunch
Choice of water or OJ pre-departure. I had sprinted from the other end of the B concourse, so I picked water.
We pushed back on time at about 1140. Then we waited. And waited.
After about 10 minutes, the pilot came on board and announced that he had felt some "resistance" in the flight controls that he wasn't comfortable with and that we were headed back to the gate for maintenance to look at it.
I happened to be talking with the FAs near the F lavs while the mechanic worked on the flight controls, and I watched the captain and the mechanic leave.
I saw the captain's expression as he went by so I asked him if that was a happy face and he gave me a terse "no". Which told me we were gonna be grounded for a while.
After 4 hours they decided that our plane was well and truly broke, so they hauled it off to the hangar and got us a new one
Throughout it all, the GA and CSR kept us abreast of developments and maintained a positive, helpful attitude. ^^
Once aboard and pushed back, they opted not to redo the safety brief or the pre-departure beverages. I was fine with that.
After take-off, beverage of choice and warm nuts.
Lunch choices were a teriyaki chicken with rice & veggies or pasta shells. I went with the chicken.
Hot towels beforehand.
Meals came with 2 metal forks and a knife, wrapped in cloth napkin with a button-hole. The tray-table linen also had a button-hole on it so I was happy.
They only had one type of roll (sourdough I think, but don't quote me).
Each tray came with a tired little salad with a tub of asian ginger dressing (I think those dessicated little white strips are apples, but I've never had the courage to try them or to ask
)
This is a far cry from the hearts of palm salads with javanese dressing UA used to have on this flight.
Chicken was OK, nothing to write home about. Don't know about the pasta. Dessert was an uninspired brownie on the dinner tray, which is a far cry from the ice cream cart they used to have. I know others have commented on it, but I really think UA made a mistake taking those things away.
The FAs did an excellent job of keeping the water, OJ, booze, coffee, and etc flowing throughout the flight. Mai Tai mix was on hand so that was something ^
No Halfway to Hawaii game anymore.
About an hour out, we got a fruit plate with some cheese wedges.
Ch9 on until feet wet over LA (are you listening Ripper?
) and then on again for approach and landing.
So I had a 4+ hour delay, but overall, I'd rather be late than dead, so I think the pilot made the right call and I'm glad he did.
This flight proved to me that once again it is UA's front line folks that are their greatest asset and that in these times of shrinking elite bennies, UA's people are the main reason I still fly UA. ^
Flight Number: 445 (BWI-DEN).
Aircraft Type: B757
Seat:2A
Class of Service: F (Domestic)
Mealtime: Breakfast
Choice of water or OJ pre-departure. I think someone asked for and got booze, but don't hold me to it.
After take-off, beverage of choice. I stuck with OJ.
Breakfast choices were a spinach & artichoke omelet with sausages & potatoes or a fruit plate.
Even though I absolutely detest artichokes, experience has taught me to go with the omelet so I did.
The omelet still came with a small plate of fruit, while the fruit plate option came with yogurt. Both came with muffins or croissant.
Meals came with metal fork and knife, wrapped in cloth napkin with a button-hole. The tray-table linen also had a button-hole on it so I was happy.
We had chop most of the way out and the seatbelt sign kept flashing on & off, but the FAs did an excellent job of keeping the water, OJ, coffee, and etc flowing throughout the flight.
Ch 9 was off.
140 knot headwinds slowed us down and put us on the ground with less than 30 minutes to spare
Then we held short because our gate wasn't clear. After 10 minutes we got a different gate and moved to it. I had to run to make my connecting flight.Date traveled: 9 May 2009
Flight Number: 43 (DEN-HNL) Yes, I love this flight
Aircraft Type: B767
Seat: 1J
Class of Service: F (Domestic)
Mealtime: Lunch
Choice of water or OJ pre-departure. I had sprinted from the other end of the B concourse, so I picked water.
We pushed back on time at about 1140. Then we waited. And waited.
After about 10 minutes, the pilot came on board and announced that he had felt some "resistance" in the flight controls that he wasn't comfortable with and that we were headed back to the gate for maintenance to look at it.
I happened to be talking with the FAs near the F lavs while the mechanic worked on the flight controls, and I watched the captain and the mechanic leave.
I saw the captain's expression as he went by so I asked him if that was a happy face and he gave me a terse "no". Which told me we were gonna be grounded for a while.
After 4 hours they decided that our plane was well and truly broke, so they hauled it off to the hangar and got us a new one
Throughout it all, the GA and CSR kept us abreast of developments and maintained a positive, helpful attitude. ^^
Once aboard and pushed back, they opted not to redo the safety brief or the pre-departure beverages. I was fine with that.
After take-off, beverage of choice and warm nuts.
Lunch choices were a teriyaki chicken with rice & veggies or pasta shells. I went with the chicken.
Hot towels beforehand.
Meals came with 2 metal forks and a knife, wrapped in cloth napkin with a button-hole. The tray-table linen also had a button-hole on it so I was happy.
They only had one type of roll (sourdough I think, but don't quote me).
Each tray came with a tired little salad with a tub of asian ginger dressing (I think those dessicated little white strips are apples, but I've never had the courage to try them or to ask
) This is a far cry
from the hearts of palm salads with javanese dressing UA used to have on this flight. Chicken was OK, nothing to write home about. Don't know about the pasta. Dessert was an uninspired brownie on the dinner tray, which is a far cry from the ice cream cart they used to have
. I know others have commented on it, but I really think UA made a mistake taking those things away.The FAs did an excellent job of keeping the water, OJ, booze, coffee, and etc flowing throughout the flight. Mai Tai mix was on hand so that was something ^
No Halfway to Hawaii game anymore.
About an hour out, we got a fruit plate with some cheese wedges.
Ch9 on until feet wet over LA (are you listening Ripper?
) and then on again for approach and landing.So I had a 4+ hour delay, but overall, I'd rather be late than dead, so I think the pilot made the right call and I'm glad he did.
This flight proved to me that once again it is UA's front line folks that are their greatest asset and that in these times of shrinking elite bennies, UA's people are the main reason I still fly UA. ^
May 12, 2009, 12:49 pm
#156
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UA 524 ORD-BOS 5/12 breakfast
fruit plate or "scrambled eggs" -
rubbery lukewarm yellow yucka rolled around Velveetoid cheese
and a few dice of red and green pepper; ?turkey (anyhow tasteless)
sausage; hamish substance; three tater pucks. Greasy but
tasteless croissant. Decent fruit appetizer - 1 slice okay pineapple,
1 slice somewhat desiccated though ripe watermelon; about 10
grapes.
rubbery lukewarm yellow yucka rolled around Velveetoid cheese
and a few dice of red and green pepper; ?turkey (anyhow tasteless)
sausage; hamish substance; three tater pucks. Greasy but
tasteless croissant. Decent fruit appetizer - 1 slice okay pineapple,
1 slice somewhat desiccated though ripe watermelon; about 10
grapes.
May 13, 2009, 9:13 am
#157
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UA475 - SEA-SFO (5/9) - Snack
Not sure if this has been posted/reported, but there was a surprise for me on this 678-mile flight: A small plate (saucer sized) with two pieces of cheese, a pack of crackers and some grapes. A real snack! In the past I've had only the Gold Bag mix on this flight...it was nice to have a real something on china. ^
OTOH, the PDB was a fiasco. The FAs were chatting and laughing about inane things during the entire boarding process, "remembering" to offer PDBs when they noticed a colleague in 1D.
It was so late in the game, though, that there wasn't time to offer any to those of us in Row 2. So we watched the people in front of us get served, then had to wait 20 minutes for ours. 
I mean, what ever happened to everyone or no one? The annoying thing was that I was really thirsty.
OTOH, the PDB was a fiasco. The FAs were chatting and laughing about inane things during the entire boarding process, "remembering" to offer PDBs when they noticed a colleague in 1D.
It was so late in the game, though, that there wasn't time to offer any to those of us in Row 2. So we watched the people in front of us get served, then had to wait 20 minutes for ours. I mean, what ever happened to everyone or no one? The annoying thing was that I was really thirsty.
May 18, 2009, 4:43 pm
#158
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UA 241 ORD-DEN A320 5/18/2009 1:20PM departure
Pre-Departure Water or OJ
Meal requests first and second choice taken before departure
Drink orders taken in flight
Choice of Warm Turkey and Cheddar cheese sandwich with some weird couscous type salad or shrimp salad with a roll.
No towels, hot or otherwise
Drink, Warm Nuts, entree, cookie, served all at once on the tray.
I was skeptical of this but received a full can of tonic and 2 bottles of Gin so ok so far.
FA's offered refills and generally good service so maybe the all on one tray thing was in expectation of turbulence which did not occur or some other local custom.
There were 4 FA's working the flight which is unusual for an A320. 2 in 1st, 2 in back
Pre-Departure Water or OJ
Meal requests first and second choice taken before departure
Drink orders taken in flight
Choice of Warm Turkey and Cheddar cheese sandwich with some weird couscous type salad or shrimp salad with a roll.
No towels, hot or otherwise
Drink, Warm Nuts, entree, cookie, served all at once on the tray.
I was skeptical of this but received a full can of tonic and 2 bottles of Gin so ok so far.
FA's offered refills and generally good service so maybe the all on one tray thing was in expectation of turbulence which did not occur or some other local custom.
There were 4 FA's working the flight which is unusual for an A320. 2 in 1st, 2 in back
May 18, 2009, 5:09 pm
#159
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Not sure if this has been posted/reported, but there was a surprise for me on this 678-mile flight: A small plate (saucer sized) with two pieces of cheese, a pack of crackers and some grapes. A real snack! In the past I've had only the Gold Bag mix on this flight...it was nice to have a real something on china. ^
May 18, 2009, 6:24 pm
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5/17: Ua #663 dca-den
Dinner in F: warm nuts, followed by choice of cheese torellini or "Tuscan" chicken, which meant chicken with cheesey rice, overcooked spinach and a tomato. the pasta included both a red and a white sauce. chicken was served with a samll bowl of salad greens and some sort of cake with frosting -- the latter was not good. rolls were offered about halfway through dinner -- no choice, just white.
May 23, 2009, 10:20 pm
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UA 770 SFO-DEN on a 757 5/23/09, full in F
PDB of choice seemed to be offered. I went with OJ, but they were taking orders and going back to the galley. Thought I saw something fizzy ^
Hot Nuts in Ramekin, refills were given when asked ^
Hot towels after ^
Addressed by name, for those who take that seriously
Choice of salmon salad with a roll or warm turkey/cheese sandwich with wierd couscous-like side (same as above)
I went with the sandwich, which was very average and somewhat greasy, though quite filling. Seatmate went with salad, which looked decent (Im not a salmon fan so I passed).
warm cookie served separately after with a glass of milk on my request
I got at least 4-5 drink refills (non-alcoholic, dont worry) without asking - fantastic service by the crew for this relatively short flight. ^^ Saw a few people in F taking advantage of that "choice menu" or whatever test and ordering Modelos.
Ch 9 on, so overall a fantastic flight ^^
PDB of choice seemed to be offered. I went with OJ, but they were taking orders and going back to the galley. Thought I saw something fizzy ^
Hot Nuts in Ramekin, refills were given when asked ^
Hot towels after ^
Addressed by name, for those who take that seriously
Choice of salmon salad with a roll or warm turkey/cheese sandwich with wierd couscous-like side (same as above)
I went with the sandwich, which was very average and somewhat greasy, though quite filling. Seatmate went with salad, which looked decent (Im not a salmon fan so I passed).
warm cookie served separately after with a glass of milk on my request
I got at least 4-5 drink refills (non-alcoholic, dont worry) without asking - fantastic service by the crew for this relatively short flight. ^^ Saw a few people in F taking advantage of that "choice menu" or whatever test and ordering Modelos.
Ch 9 on, so overall a fantastic flight ^^
Last edited by whakojacko; May 23, 2009 at 10:34 pm
May 24, 2009, 1:27 am
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09 May 09
SFO-DEN, UA 894 (8:30a departure)
Cheese Omelet with ham, sausage, croissant, and fruit on the side (grapes, pineapple only)
-or-
Fruit plate with yogurt
DEN-BOS, UA 991 (12:37p departure)
Chicken salad
-or-
Roast beef sandwich
both served with delicious tomato soup and warm bread.
No dessert served!
SFO-DEN, UA 894 (8:30a departure)
Cheese Omelet with ham, sausage, croissant, and fruit on the side (grapes, pineapple only)
-or-
Fruit plate with yogurt
DEN-BOS, UA 991 (12:37p departure)
Chicken salad
-or-
Roast beef sandwich
both served with delicious tomato soup and warm bread.
No dessert served!
May 24, 2009, 1:31 am
#163
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NRT-SIN in F had a pretty nice Trader Vic's mutton curry. In fact, it was way, way, WAAY too much food.
The ice cream sundae after was actually pretty good. The whipped cream tasted fresh as did the chocolate fudge.
It was my first int'l F flight...quite nice!
My new rule: fly Y/B for business and D for vacation and upgrade, upgrade, upgrade.
The ice cream sundae after was actually pretty good. The whipped cream tasted fresh as did the chocolate fudge.
It was my first int'l F flight...quite nice!
My new rule: fly Y/B for business and D for vacation and upgrade, upgrade, upgrade.
May 24, 2009, 1:49 am
#164
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Location: California
Posts: 147
I have one question about Hawaii domestic F meal: compared to domestic transcon F, anything special about Hawaii flights?
May 24, 2009, 4:54 am
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Note: This is similar to the menu posted above for UA 891 Apr 14 LAX-NRT--a few differences in red.
Appetizers
Warm jumbo lump crab and shiitake mushroom
Monterey Jack cheese and jalapeño creme fraiche
Slowly braised shredded pork and caramelized onions
Cherry strewn wild rice, marjoram and a pecan balsamic vinaigrette
Soup
Roasted red pepper and smoked Gouda bisque
Salad
Fresh seasonal greens with red teardrop tomatoes, yellow bell peppers, kalamata olives and seasoned croûtons - served with your choice of dressing: Creamy Ceasar Asian Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette
Main Course
Roasted Beef Tenderloin and Sun-dried Tomatoes (Trotter)
- Kalamata olive and eggplant strewn quinoa
Zucchini and Phyllo wrapped chevre (Trotter)
- Roasted hazelnuts and a balsamic vinegar and shallot reduction
Grilled Mahi Mahi with Yuzu Miso Vinaigrette
- Sweet potato pie and sautéed spinach
Pomegranate Glazed Duck Breast
- Jasmine cashew rice and Chinese broccoli with baby carrots
Dessert
Ice Cream
- With your choice of sundae toppings: hot fudge, caramel, mixed berries, toasted almonds and whipped cream
Cheese Selection
- St. Pete's Blue, 4 year Chedder, St. Rocco Triple Creme
Pure Imagination Chocolates
Comments:
Had the Duck--really fantastic. Appetizers were only OK, but soup was nice and cheese/port very good too. Best airline food I've had in years. Really excellent service, too. Nice job, UA.^
Skipped the breakfast in favor of sleep.
Appetizers
Warm jumbo lump crab and shiitake mushroom
Monterey Jack cheese and jalapeño creme fraiche
Slowly braised shredded pork and caramelized onions
Cherry strewn wild rice, marjoram and a pecan balsamic vinaigrette
Soup
Roasted red pepper and smoked Gouda bisque
Salad
Fresh seasonal greens with red teardrop tomatoes, yellow bell peppers, kalamata olives and seasoned croûtons - served with your choice of dressing: Creamy Ceasar Asian Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette
Main Course
Roasted Beef Tenderloin and Sun-dried Tomatoes (Trotter)
- Kalamata olive and eggplant strewn quinoa
Zucchini and Phyllo wrapped chevre (Trotter)
- Roasted hazelnuts and a balsamic vinegar and shallot reduction
Grilled Mahi Mahi with Yuzu Miso Vinaigrette
- Sweet potato pie and sautéed spinach
Pomegranate Glazed Duck Breast
- Jasmine cashew rice and Chinese broccoli with baby carrots
Dessert
Ice Cream
- With your choice of sundae toppings: hot fudge, caramel, mixed berries, toasted almonds and whipped cream
Cheese Selection
- St. Pete's Blue, 4 year Chedder, St. Rocco Triple Creme
Pure Imagination Chocolates
Comments:
Had the Duck--really fantastic. Appetizers were only OK, but soup was nice and cheese/port very good too. Best airline food I've had in years. Really excellent service, too. Nice job, UA.^
Skipped the breakfast in favor of sleep.