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United Airlines is celebrating its 100th anniversary and along with it has brought back some historical dishes. I decided to try it on a flight from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) and pre-ordered accordingly. It’s only available when selected in advance and the way it was presented to me was anything but festive.
The dish is described as “Coq au Vin with pommes puree, bacon, and caramelized pearl onions.” I received a dish of mush.
The meal began with mixed nut and a choice of beverage. I had a ginger ale.
The meal came on one tray and did not look right. It was soupy, oily, and very salty. I took a few bites and was done. It was served with a brown bread roll, a green salad, and Magnolia Bakery’s special edition pudding for United’s 100th anniversary.
The Magnolia Bakery “Jetstream Dream” pudding tasted artificial and chemically. I did not like it and will not be eating it again.
The best part of the meal came last. United has brought back Godiva chocolates and each passenger in First Class was given one close to landing.
Anthony’s Take: This meal was disappointing. The flight attendant working up front noticed that I did not like my meal and proactively offered me an electronic travel voucher as an apology. That was sweet and unexpected. I was hoping for something tasty and this meal did not deliver.
(Meal Pre-order Image: United Airlines.)
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So far the best thing I’ve had on United is the Southwest salad. I appreciate it comes with a side of chicken breast so I can add it in.