United expands meal preordering to shorter flights, adding up to 65,000 daily passengers
United Airlines has lowered the distance threshold for preordering meals in economy class from more than 1,190 miles to more than 900 miles, opening the option to about 420 more daily flights in North America and the Caribbean.
United Airlines is widening the pool of economy passengers who can preorder a meal. The US carrier said on Monday, 19 October, that the minimum distance for the service drops from more than 1,190 miles to more than 900 miles, roughly 1,450 kilometres.
According to the airline, up to 65,000 additional travellers a day on 420 further flights in North America and the Caribbean now qualify.
The menu rotates every month and includes sandwiches, burgers, pasta, burritos and breakfast dishes. Passengers can order through United's website or app from five days before departure, up to 24 hours ahead.
Sources
- simpleflying.com65,000 More United Airlines Flyers A Day Can Now Preorder Food On Shorter Flights
- aerotelegraph.comUnited Airlines weitet Vorbestellung von Mahlzeiten auf kürzere Flüge aus