New BOB "Choice" Menu between SFO, DEN, ORD and IAD
Jul 7, 2009, 2:25 pm
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Jul 7, 2009, 4:35 pm
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Level vodka is on the new menu. ^
Jul 8, 2009, 8:31 am
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And it appears the system has more trouble reading the United/Chase Visa cards than any other card. I though perhaps it was just the magnetic strip on my card but the FA confirmed they've been having a lot of trouble with most United credit cards. There's some irony for you.
Oct 1, 2009, 5:36 pm
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I haven't flown in Y for a while but was on an award tkt with the missus. Apparently, the choice menu is now being offered between HNL and the mainland (and also slected flights from SAN, LAS, PHX).
There's seems to be slight changes from what is posted here. No Modelo but Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat Beer for $7 (never heard of it) and the premium liquor is now $8.
It's sort of amazing that you have a bunch more choices than before and you kind of wonder how they manage to board all of it and what happens to the unsold fresh stuff.
Maybe UA ought to have a 50% discount in the hour before you land.
There's seems to be slight changes from what is posted here. No Modelo but Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat Beer for $7 (never heard of it) and the premium liquor is now $8.
It's sort of amazing that you have a bunch more choices than before and you kind of wonder how they manage to board all of it and what happens to the unsold fresh stuff.
Maybe UA ought to have a 50% discount in the hour before you land.
Oct 1, 2009, 6:08 pm
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was also available LAS-IAD
Nice addition by UAL.
Oct 1, 2009, 6:18 pm
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Oct 1, 2009, 8:19 pm
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Payment of the unaccompanied minor fee and completion of unaccompanied minor paperwork entitles the child to receive a complimentary à la carte snack, snackbox or fresh food item (when available) on United Economy flights within North America. On international flights and in the United First® or United Business® cabin, the standard complimentary food items will be provided based on the flight’s path and duration.
Oct 1, 2009, 10:13 pm
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Since I rarely get upgraded on my SFO-IAD and return legs, I was happy with the choice menu, but since the change, I am back to picking something up before I get on board. The caprese sandwich is decent, but I'm hoping the old options make a comeback soon.
Oct 2, 2009, 3:27 am
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True, but fortunately, the UM fee includes food:
The bigger issue would be for teenagers too old to be UMs but too young for their parents to give them debit or credit cards. Perhaps more importantly, the 28 million Americans (according to AARP) who are outside of the mainstream banking system would be out of luck. I'm sure they don't overlap much with the flying public. But I'm thinking of the holiday peak flyer who lacks plastic in their wallet but uses a family member's miles to visit home.
The bigger issue would be for teenagers too old to be UMs but too young for their parents to give them debit or credit cards. Perhaps more importantly, the 28 million Americans (according to AARP) who are outside of the mainstream banking system would be out of luck. I'm sure they don't overlap much with the flying public. But I'm thinking of the holiday peak flyer who lacks plastic in their wallet but uses a family member's miles to visit home.
Oct 2, 2009, 2:11 pm
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The menu did change. They brilliantly removed the three items that I really liked on the original menu -- the spinach salad, the chicken ciabbata sandwich, and the odwalla smoothie.
Since I rarely get upgraded on my SFO-IAD and return legs, I was happy with the choice menu, but since the change, I am back to picking something up before I get on board. The caprese sandwich is decent, but I'm hoping the old options make a comeback soon.
Since I rarely get upgraded on my SFO-IAD and return legs, I was happy with the choice menu, but since the change, I am back to picking something up before I get on board. The caprese sandwich is decent, but I'm hoping the old options make a comeback soon.
Nov 29, 2009, 7:52 pm
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New Premium Beverages Added to Choice Menu
From a reliable source:
We are adding a selection of new premium alcoholic beverages to our popu-
lar Choice Menu offering beginning Dec. 1. They include two new premium
wine splits, a premium French sparkling wine and a premium cocktail. To
make it easy for you to locate them using the handheld device, they will be
listed on the screen by name. Here is an overview of these new premium
beverages that will be available for sale in United Economy® on North
America flights.
Cheviot Bridge Chardonnay 2008 Adelaide Hills
offers fresh and lively notes of
pear enhanced by grapefruit and supported by crisp acidity.
Selling price of $7.
Cheviot Bridge Shiraz 2008 South Eastern Australia
delights the palate with
fresh and tart cherries, flowers and more spice supported by silky tannins.
Selling price of $7.
J. P. Chenet Brut Blanc de Blancs nv Franceis
lively and refreshing with
refined delicate bubbles and vibrant flavors of apricots, white peaches and
baked apple. Selling price of $8.
Authentic Jose Cuervo®Margarita
has the premium tequila already pre-mixed in the bottle – simply pour and serve.
Selling price of $8.
Please note that complimentary alcholic beverage vouchers (CHITS) may
be accepted for purchases of all premium alcoholic beverages.
lar Choice Menu offering beginning Dec. 1. They include two new premium
wine splits, a premium French sparkling wine and a premium cocktail. To
make it easy for you to locate them using the handheld device, they will be
listed on the screen by name. Here is an overview of these new premium
beverages that will be available for sale in United Economy® on North
America flights.
Cheviot Bridge Chardonnay 2008 Adelaide Hills
offers fresh and lively notes of
pear enhanced by grapefruit and supported by crisp acidity.
Selling price of $7.
Cheviot Bridge Shiraz 2008 South Eastern Australia
delights the palate with
fresh and tart cherries, flowers and more spice supported by silky tannins.
Selling price of $7.
J. P. Chenet Brut Blanc de Blancs nv Franceis
lively and refreshing with
refined delicate bubbles and vibrant flavors of apricots, white peaches and
baked apple. Selling price of $8.
Authentic Jose Cuervo®Margarita
has the premium tequila already pre-mixed in the bottle – simply pour and serve.
Selling price of $8.
Please note that complimentary alcholic beverage vouchers (CHITS) may
be accepted for purchases of all premium alcoholic beverages.
Nov 29, 2009, 7:56 pm
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Does this mean they will bring back Sparkling Wine in F/C on all domestic flights like they use to have? That would be great!!! ^
And will they offer these as wines in both F and Y cabins domestically?
And will they offer these as wines in both F and Y cabins domestically?
Nov 29, 2009, 7:59 pm
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I believe these items are for sale in Y; if you're seated in C/F I'm guessing you can just ask the FA if he/she could grab you one from the back.
Nov 29, 2009, 8:00 pm
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I wish, but something tells me your only going to get this in F in exchange for a chit or $7.
Nov 29, 2009, 8:34 pm
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Glenlivet is also on that list, but I wonder if it will actually be available in F if it's boarded for sale in Y.