If you’re flying United for the next few weeks, you might want to take a look at the snack basket.
That’s because the Chicago-based carrier just unveiled three new snack options that will launch just in time for busy spring break travel.
New options include:
- Undercover Snacks Crispy Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Chocolate, starting March 1.
- That’s it’s apple and mango fruit bar, starting April 1.
- A delicious snack mix ahead of the Summer Harvest, which begins April 1.
Those with restrictive diets, including the Kosher diet, which is gluten- and allergen-free, will have something of interest with these new options. Both the chocolate chips and apple and mango fruit bars are Kosher certified and free of most allergens.
These new snacks will be available in all United economy cabins, and best of all, the airline doesn’t charge a fee for snacks, even if you’ve already purchased the entry-level basic economy fare . United says it distributes 12 million snacks a month.
“We know snack carts are often the highlight of a flight, so getting it right is so important to us. With the addition of Undercover Snacks, that’s it. With a classic fruit bar and savory snack mix, we believe there’s something for everyone,” Aaron McMillan, managing director of hospitality and planning, said in a statement. dad.
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While the new snacks are certainly exciting for frequent flyers, the airline still needs to work through a bigger scheme. servicing overhauls for premium cabins and long-haul routes.
United’s Food Selection Continues disappointedand many menus have not been refreshed for months. The airline’s long-haul food service couldn’t compare to what its two biggest US rivals, American and Delta, offered, and many passengers grew frustrated with the catering service in the modern era. company translation.
Fortunately, the airline is aware of the challenges and is working to address them. It recently opened a brand new test kitchen in Chicago near its Willis Tower headquarters, with more exciting catering updates expected in the spring.
In the meantime, as of February 1st, those flying in the United Polaris cabin can once again enjoy the full dessert trolley experienceincludes a create-your-own sundae bar with six toppings, cheese plates, and delicious cakes and tarts.
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