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No more KSML on UA out of EWR to SFO/LAX (in F)
« on: March 18, 2014, 05:03:03 PM »
Am I reading this correctly?

"*Effective May 1, 2014, we no longer offer special meals on flights between New York/Newark and San Francisco or Los Angeles. Special meal requests will not be accepted after March 13, 2014."

http://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/travel/inflight/first/dining.aspx

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« Last Edit: March 18, 2014, 05:20:30 PM by BarryLincoln »

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Re: No more KSML on UA out of EWR/SFO/LAX (in F)
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2014, 05:19:34 PM »
Only between EWR and SFO/LAX. Not for all EWR destinations
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Re: No more KSML on UA out of EWR/SFO/LAX (in F)
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2014, 05:20:44 PM »
Only between EWR and SFO/LAX. Not for all EWR destinations
Corrected.

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Re: No more KSML on UA out of EWR to SFO/LAX (in F)
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2014, 05:21:40 PM »
Life isn't about checking the boxes. Nobody cares.

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Re: No more KSML on UA out of EWR to SFO/LAX (in F)
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2014, 05:21:56 PM »
Race to the bottom Jeffie.  Keep on running.
DL offers KSML on all flights with meal service and AA does on all transcons.

Now the only US48 flights where UA gives KSMLs is JFK-LAX/SFO.
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Re: No more KSML on UA out of EWR to SFO/LAX (in F)
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2014, 09:23:10 PM »
Yes regarding DL just finished a great kosher dinner on my flight JFK to SEA.

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Re: No more KSML on UA out of EWR to SFO/LAX (in F)
« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2014, 09:26:12 PM »
Race to the bottom Jeffie.  Keep on running.
DL offers KSML on all flights with meal service and AA does on all transcons.

Now the only US48 flights where UA gives KSMLs is JFK-LAX/SFO.
AA also offers meal pre selection for non kosher meals.

It's a manifestation of UAs subpar IT and operations.
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Re: No more KSML on UA out of EWR to SFO/LAX (in F)
« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2014, 09:31:19 PM »
Out of EWR does UA serve Regal or Borenstein?
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Re: No more KSML on UA out of EWR to SFO/LAX (in F)
« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2014, 08:58:12 AM »
Have a flight this Tuesday Ewr-Lax on 752 flat bed, called they said no way to request kosher meal.

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Re: No more KSML on UA out of EWR to SFO/LAX (in F)
« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2014, 09:03:30 AM »
Have a flight this Tuesday Ewr-Lax on 752 flat bed, called they said no way to request kosher meal.
As was suggested elsewhere on this site:
Bring your own double wrapped meal from a local restaurant and they'll heat it for  you.
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Re: No more KSML on UA out of EWR to SFO/LAX (in F)
« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2014, 10:44:33 AM »
As was suggested elsewhere on this site:
Bring your own double wrapped meal from a local restaurant and they'll heat it for  you.

It's pretty sad that they don't offer it for free

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Re: No more KSML on UA out of EWR to SFO/LAX (in F)
« Reply #11 on: March 20, 2014, 10:57:30 AM »
Have a flight this Tuesday Ewr-Lax on 752 flat bed, called they said no way to request kosher meal.
Since when does UA offer flat bad EWR-LAX?
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Re: No more KSML on UA out of EWR to SFO/LAX (in F)
« Reply #12 on: March 20, 2014, 11:06:05 AM »
Since when does UA offer flat bad EWR-LAX?
Since always. Select flights only.
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Re: No more KSML on UA out of EWR to SFO/LAX (in F)
« Reply #13 on: March 20, 2014, 11:07:49 AM »
Since always. Select flights only.
:-\ I thought they are only out of JFK..
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Re: No more KSML on UA out of EWR to SFO/LAX (in F)
« Reply #14 on: March 20, 2014, 11:35:06 AM »
It's pretty sad that they don't offer it for free
Agreed.  How hard is it to pick up kosher packaged food in NY?
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Re: No more KSML on UA out of EWR to SFO/LAX (in F)
« Reply #15 on: March 20, 2014, 11:36:21 AM »
How do we get pomegranate a contract with the airlines?
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Re: No more KSML on UA out of EWR to SFO/LAX (in F)
« Reply #16 on: March 20, 2014, 11:42:12 AM »
How do we get pomegranate a contract with the airlines?
Will never happen.  The airlines are probably paying a fifth of the cost of a Pom meal.

Mayyyyybe it could happen in BA/CX/LH/LX/SQ F if you got in touch with the right people.
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Re: No more KSML on UA out of EWR to SFO/LAX (in F)
« Reply #17 on: March 20, 2014, 11:42:42 AM »
I am working on it.
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Re: No more KSML on UA out of EWR to SFO/LAX (in F)
« Reply #18 on: March 20, 2014, 12:05:54 PM »
Just about to email United the following: (any comments before I send?)

As a frequent flyer who keeps Kosher, I was appalled to learn that these special meals will be discontinued in first class cabins on almost all the of United flights. I think that it is a very good way to spit in the face of your premium customers. When traveling in many areas of the United States it can be difficult to purchase kosher food before a flight and therefore having that meal is an important factor in enjoying our travel. This is a clear disgrace as United chooses to discriminate against its customers with special needs, and is congruent with United's race to the bottom in the US airline industry. I certainly hope that United reevaluates this cost cutting measure immediately. The mainstream media will have a hey day publicizing this new policy.  If United feels they can save money by doing this, they may as well stop all meals in first class, but to do some thing like this is unacceptable.
I would like a thorough explanation about this decision.

To add insult to injury, I do not understand why even though this change becomes effective May 1, it has become impossible to order kosher meals before that time. My father has a flight on March 25 which should have had that meal available and when I spoke to an agent they said it is now no longer being offered. This terrible inconsistency must be resolved ASAP.

Looking forward to a United that is FRIENDLY to its Kosher Customers also.

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Re: No more KSML on UA out of EWR to SFO/LAX (in F)
« Reply #19 on: March 20, 2014, 12:13:15 PM »
Just about to email United the following: (any comments before I send?)
.....

Looking forward to a United that is FRIENDLY to its Kosher Customers also.

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The tone is harsh and argumentative. Is that the best way to get what you want?
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