It was a short flight, but we were still served this lunch because it was lunchtime. I've flown United a lot in the last year and have always gotten one at boarding. I'm with Lucky on this: I'd rather eat hot death than fly UAL. @ Gregg -- The people around me all had snack boxes, so I couldn't tell how other people reacted. Pardon me? Seat width is just under 20 inches. We only for the convenience of getting on and off the plane and the comfort of the seats. I had the same sandwich just recently from IAH to MIA! I guess I fail to see why service needs to be rolled back for those who are able to enjoy first class (I'm not, but I don't begrudge others who can). We have no"preference" as we find them all about equal. Since most people flying first class on a domestic route with United Airlines will be on a smaller aircraft, Ill focus more on that. Soggy cheeseburger. Yup. If you need a seat, just put your feet up and sit down. Between first class and EconomyPlus are three large dual-level storage bins which can . (Although it sounds likely that a Big Mac would be so much better than the slop served on United). Masks are mandatory unless eating/drinking and most people wore them. This is true even if you are flying on a smaller aircraft like a 737 that does not have lie flat seats. On balance this configuration was so much more comfortable than Americans Oasis first class configuration. And lets not even talk about the sodium or cholesterol. At the rate airlines are going, pretty soon they will have their customers waiting on their flight attendants. Often on routes to/from IAH, Ill find that 90% of the flights are on a 737 or similar aircraft and then there is one or two flights that are served by a wide body aircraft like a 787, 767, or 777. The seats were ok, the service again just ok. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. UA must know that they can fill those first class seats with those that just have money to burn or are just trying to maintain airline status because that was clearly a thanks for your money and/or points in your face joke. With the lack of service I have been flying economy domestically unless I get a complimentary upgrade. In exchange, they offered us 1000 frequent flyer miles. Pathetic!! Introduction: A Mother-Son Trip To Big Sur! I had one bite too. There was also live TV, though thats not something I care much about. Sheesh! LOL. Drinks were given with a cup of ice, the can of your choice, and for mixed drinks, 2 bottles of liquor were given. Your feedback is important in helping us keep our community safe. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". It does not store any personal data. "This small sandwich had 650 calories (fine, whatever), and 33g of fat (42% of the recommended daily allowance), and 19g of saturated fat (94% of the recommended daily allowance). They beyotch when no meals are served. Lol. Next time you are in a 5 STAR MICHELIN restaurant and receive a MacDonalds Big Mac as the entre I would suggest you might feel unhappy as well. I enjoyed our flight on Uniteds 737-900. There wasnt one with the snack box. First of all, lets talk about the nutrition contents. Ill fly Delta any day over American or United. Before you book your United first class flight, you should know a few things about the aircraft and routes. I just wish I could take my mask off at this point. You can find these on various routes. You'll also be provided with Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Canceling headphones. Of course, some people dont like to sit on the plane any longer then they have to so they dont prioritize arriving to the boarding area early. Sadly not to be this year (am Australian). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Ive had some pretty disinterested and borderline rude flight attendants but for the most part Ive been pretty satisfied with the quality of service onboard. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. They are my airline of choice on International flights. United is same but also offers the hot sandwich option as an additional choice. The planes are old and nasty. United planes were MUCH cleaner than DL, all of the time. Anytime I ever fly first class to the West Coast or to New York from Houston, I always use Google Flights to search through the different flight options to see which of the flights are served by a wide body aircraft. You really do wonder if they take their clients for fools or what? (there were no decent award options available). Spike blood sugar and probably a good reason for the obesity in this country. As a result, all DL aircraft were filthy all of the time. One of the exciting parts about flying first class typically is that you get to enjoy airport lounge access. I was exhausted from an extremely hard last day at work, and finally sat down to go for a 1 month vacation. I feel like I just read through a thread with a bunch of middle schoolers. Pardon me? I actually think AA's First Class seat and cabin look much better on the Oasis'd 737-800s and the MAX. I was exhausted from an extremely hard last day at work, and finally sat down to go for a 1 month vacation. All in COACH. Like United and American, Delta has two different versions of domestic first/business class. Seat: 5D ("Polaris" Business Class) An all-male crew was onboard, with one offering greetings at the door. I will put up with that if I had to on an international business or first class flight as I just cannot fly over 5 hours in economy. That sandwich was a joke. Sounds like an outstanding experiencefor United. It might not be the fastest, and they block all Also, I've had WiFi on almost all my United flights. That is worth a big celebration. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The seats look roomy, but not particularly crisp and clean. Since 2014, his content has been featured in major publications such as National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, Forbes, CNBC, US News, and Business Insider. I love the AA turkey sandwich right now, and the cookie is delicious. And if you're going to compare products, let's look at the big picture. https://clickamericana.com/topics/travel-tourism/mcdonalds-friendly-skies-meals-united-airlines-1991-1993. Delta doesnt go anywhere I need to go or doesnt serve where I was going (I went skiing in Telluride/Montrose and Aspen and Delta doesnt fly to either of those places so they werent an option). There is the traditional first class seat that is basically a larger and more comfortable economy seat with more recline ability and leg room. Are they brewing coffee and tea these days? Youll find these on aircraft like the 737 while aircraft like the Embraer may have a slightly different type of seat. We all felt like we were on a prison bus from the 50's. Due to a previous change I had made to our flight, we were originally seated in 2 different rows. The seats are in a 3-4-3, 10 abreast, configuration. And what if they don't have someone with them to attempt to get them something to occupy the time. Either way, typically the first class cabin is going to be pretty compact. Why? Big deal! These days, Ive come to really appreciate regional jets. My hands were very full. I have flown business class domestically with QF - the service was really good and surprisingly my GF meal was actually good. Flying back from Oahu to San Francisco in June, we were able to upgrade in the day of flight to Polaris for only $250/each, 2 adults, teen and 8 year old. Your luggage should be marked as priority whenever you are flying United first class. Some want an actual meal. United has its own catering kitchens and goes above and beyond the competition to provide the hot sandwich as an additional option in first class. This year I celebrate 20 years since I last stepped on a United plane. This has nothing to do with the flight as such, but I couldnt help but reflect on how Im clearly not used to flying a lot anymore. They are much wider (about 4 inches wider) and give you a lot more legroom (about 7 inches more) and they have a 2-2 configuration. Some would prefer a cold one. United is my selected airline on my Hilton Aspire card, so I get reimbursed for all my United WiFi. We had a choice of chicken Katsu (my teens favorite) or pineapple fried rice. Too small to see the picture and too small to hold for a few hours. It's great to read flight reviews again. Thank you for the laugh! The configurations can vary for wide body aircraft and you might see something like (2-2-2, 2-1-2, or even the dreaded 2-4-2). And the wi-fi/entertainment system. The seats are oversized recliners, and the airport experience is enhanced with Premier Access perks such as priority check-in and boarding. Regarding the service, every flight is a roll of the dice. It is "McDonald's," not "MacDonalds," and "entre," not "entre.". The flight experience is going to vary dramatically between a wide body aircraft and a smaller aircraft like a 737. Of course the 737-900 seat is the old Continental domestic F seat. I dont proclaim this lightly, but this was quite literally the most disgusting thing I have ever been served on a plane, and thats saying a lot. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. A wide selection of complimentary inflight beverages is available throughout your flight, including water, soft drinks, juice, tea, freshly brewed coffee and a variety of beer, wine and spirits. Unless you're making a different point. Find his full bio here. I'm fortunate to have never encountered that sandwich on my many United flights Hopefully they bring back full service sooner than later as I'm hoping to resume normal travel this summer now that I'm vaccinated. AFAIK, United is also the only airline currently carrying splits of fizzy wine. Why? I know that Ben loves DL but prior to the pandemic, they never allowed enough turnaround time at PBI to clean the aircraft at all. I mean it was no fine dining but at least I got something. Dismal. Delta seat was more comfortable with excellent service, and the food was at least edible. There is a mini tray you can pull out between the seats that is convenient for placing drinking glasses on and then a full tray table can be pulled out from your outside armrest. Michelin ratings only go up to three stars. In fact, I saw no difference in JetBlues extra space and the United first class. To read more about the United Club Lounges and the access policy, click here. 2 bites or 1 drink and cover face, She created a extremely hostile environment. I was part of the 1A vax cohort but their efforts at cleanliness were appreciated. First class has 10 seats, three rows of 1-2 seating plus an extra "A" seat in the row four. That is because you can position this chair in many more different positions to find whatever is most comfortable for yourself. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Shows the TV and armrest controller. Want a steaming, hot bowl of locally sourced, organic, vegan, kale hipster chow? That photo reminded me of the usual choice that's left on flights out of Maui. Im a 1K and have found ground crew in Newark to be some of the nicest but flight attendants are usually meh. non events, which for domestic travel is as good as you get. But it's not the first time . ", Congratulations!! Getting international business class seats on a domestic flight is always such a treat, and this was no exception. For example, United Airlines sells its flagship Polaris business class seats on select domestic routes. @Jason how was skin in Telluride? I had the snack boxes and they were fine. On the first flight we werent offered any sanitizing wipes not during boarding, and not with the snack. Frankly , I will not pay first class for that , I will fly economy and take my own food . The drinks and food offered were as you described. TPA-ORD-SFO? He is a former attorney turned full-time credit card rewards/travel expert and has earned and redeemed millions of miles to travel the globe. When you are flying first class, you will be able to board with Group 1. I was pleasantly surprised and quite frankly relived at how strictly they were enforcing the COVID rules. I find they have not-so-great padding - maybe *slightly* more comfortable on United but in general that seat model is bad (at least in my opinion) which is why I am always partial to Embraer aircraft - which have fantastic seats up front. United Polaris business class United . Why weed out grumpy staff, bad WiFi and substandard food if people continue to accept if all as it is? And also, a real meal offering. The aircraft is primarily used on US transcontinental and Hawaii flights. Opinions expressed here are the authors alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. I don't understand why people are loyal to that airline (unless they are market captive). It was a short flight, but we Wow. When queried (which was often) front cabin passengers said they wanted light meals, small sandwiches, fresh fruit, and cheese. Smaller aircraft like theEmbraer will have a 1-2 configuration. Prior to 2020, I always carried my own disinfectant wipes to clean the seat/suite and for my hands. I go once a year and the snow was incredible. Little weird due covid but still a great time. United's latest business seat on the 767-300. Most helpful comments ( as chosen by the OMAAT community ). There were a couple of reasons. I get that people LOVE to hate United but I'd rather have a flight with a UA crew any day over a CLT-based AA crew. If you intend to use the restroom, make sure you choose an aisle seat. I am on an A330 tomorrow flying MEL to PER. Again, not specific to flying during coronavirus, but what exactly is Uniteds deal with Wi-Fi? Even under the pre virus traveling the meals or snacks to me in first or business were pretty basic. The UA 737-800s with the dark leather seats look a lot more comfortable, but I've never had the opportunity to try one. I've had friendly staff, and most aren't stingy with the minis. The lobster roll didnt even have any lobster! Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. If you can't handle 3 kids, don't fly with 3 kids. I dont know what lunch meat sandwich with melted cheese will look great in a picture. Review: Grand Hyatt SFO (Amazing Airport Hotel), Review: Alila Ventana Big Sur All-Inclusive Dining, Review: Hyatt Carmel Highlands (Stay Away). United Private Screening entertainment includes our mainscreen, seatback on-demand and personal device entertainment services, with availability depending on the aircraft. Last time I checked, COVID was a respiratory virus - the presence of wipes is irrelevant as the mask is the bigger factor - the wipe is there to make you feel good. Delta has always been a pleasure to fly. Spent a night in LA and headed to Honolulu, again 1st Class, the next day. So on balance the extra 90 minutes of driving was worth it. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. I find that the other sandwich option - tomato and mozzarella - is much better. US carriers are leteraly the worst. I do think AS has the best food offerings at the moment, not hot, but they've always had a great cheese and fruit plate, and I really enjoy their turkey sandwich. Ive flown AA transcons in F during the pandemic and have had omelets on morning flights going east and have ordered cheese plates in the evening going westbound. Some are fine with just a snack box. Its a bit ironic to me that airlines have cut inflight service to minimize contact (which is logical), and now serve you something that you basically eat entirely with your hands (which is less logical). It might not be the fastest, and they block all streaming services, but it works for email and web browsing. Virtually all airlines have adjusted service as a result of coronavirus, so whats Uniteds first class catering like at the moment? I do think the turkey sandwich and cheese plates on AA are good/ boring and would appreciate some variety but not complaining. 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