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nelson84 · October 29, 2006, 12:08 AM

Are snack boxes available for purchase even on short flights with United?

We are flying Spokane-Denver-Orlando. Our flight leaves at 6:25 am and I am not sure if we can get breakfast that early before our flight. The flight is just over 2 hours and our layover in Dever is only 50 minutes. Travelling with two little kids and all of the airport carryon restrictions have me a little worried.

Any one have any suggestions for food on United or food at the Spokane airport?

Thanks

Dave M · October 29, 2006, 12:23 AM

My suggestion is that you take some food with you.

From the UAL site:

Quote:

We offer SnackBoxes on United and TedSM flights that depart prior to 8:00 PM and are over 3 hours in length. Each SnackBox is $5.00 and only cash is accepted.

nelson84 · October 29, 2006, 12:31 AM

Can you bring liquids in carryon? How strict are the rules for what items you can bring on board?

Karen G · October 29, 2006, 01:07 AM

This article tells what you can and cannot bring on in carry-on bags. You now can bring on drinks you purchase at the airport after you have passed security check points.

labguides · October 29, 2006, 01:54 AM

United does not offer snack boxes for sale on short flights -- at least not on flights Burbank-Denver, Denver-Omaha.
If you go to the United site, you can learn more specifically when snack boxes are offered for sale.

TerriJ · October 29, 2006, 06:36 AM

I agree, pack and bring your own food. Even if you can buy a snack box for your Denver to Orlando flight, I think they have odd things in them and odd combinations. At least the few I have seen!

camachinist · October 29, 2006, 12:17 PM

I recently flew FAT-DEN on a UAX CR7 (about a 2 hour flight) and received a nice snack box.....

in F

Rule of thumb....do not expect any significant food on a plane domestically (in coach/economy), for free or money. Much better IMO to bring your own on board or eat on the concourse. Airport food has come a long way. Wish I could say the same for in-flight food. I did discover UA's special in-flight meals and have been pretty satisfied with those.

No restrictions that I know of on concourse-purchased food and beverages being brought on-board and consumed. As long as you remain in the sterile area, you're OK. Liquid rules will apply if you leave it for any reason, at least currently.

Pat

Pat H · October 29, 2006, 01:54 PM

UA's snack boxes are pretty yucky IMHO.

camachinist · October 29, 2006, 03:22 PM

As a meal, definitely. I have found, spread over a couple trips as snacks, they're not too bad. I look for every angle when doing MR's.

When traveling with my wife, we generally route to be in F on meal flights, or eat in the concourse. I carry a few healthy snacks for her, as she is hypoglycemic. I've found, on UA, the special meals in F are quite healthy and tasty. I've tried the AVML, DBML, and Obento meal on Japan flights.

Pat

Luanne · October 29, 2006, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat H

UA's snack boxes are pretty yucky IMHO.

I've never purchased the snack boxes but have purchased the meals that are offered. The breakfast one isn't bad, fruit, cheese and crackers, yogurt and some type of breakfast "bread". Lunch is generally a choice of a salad or a sandwich (or wrap). If you don't have time to pack your own food it works.

Pat H · October 29, 2006, 04:11 PM

The wraps are pretty good. The snacks have something like salami, cheese, crackers/breadsticks, salsa and cookie or something like that.

Pat, what does the obento meal consist of?

camachinist · October 30, 2006, 12:10 AM

If you've ever had an obento box in Japan, it was really similar; there were courses, most included in a "box". There was also miso soup and a small fruit bowl. I remember some sushi, vegetables, pickled roots and a number of things I couldn't describe, as I know precious little of authentic Japanese food.

I've come to like such meals, even though they seem less filling, because they're healthy and I seem to be less jet-lagged when eating them. In the case of our trip to KIX, we had "lunch" and "dinner" in C. My wife had the standard meal, which was also quite good.

Some other meals I've had....reports by others...

http://www.airlinemeals.net/specialm...dAirlines.html

http://www.airlinemeals.net/specialm...dAirlines.html

http://www.airlinemeals.net/specialm...Lufthansa.html

The last meal, a DBML, though on LH, is remarkably similar to a UA DBML I had about a month ago on a DEN-ATL flight (and return) in F, though not as nicely presented. Very nutritious and tasty. My F seat-mates got their choice of a Thai chicken salad or sausage sandwich. I was very impressed.

Love special meals

Pat

nelson84 · October 30, 2006, 04:38 PM

Thank you all so much. As usual you are always a great source of info. I will make sure I stock up on the concourse before we board.

October 29, 2006, 12:08 AM	#1
nelson84 Guest BBS Reg. Date: Sep 25, 06 Location: British Columbia Posts: 20 Resorts: Vacation Village at Parkway	United Snacks always for purchase? Are snack boxes available for purchase even on short flights with United? We are flying Spokane-Denver-Orlando. Our flight leaves at 6:25 am and I am not sure if we can get breakfast that early before our flight. The flight is just over 2 hours and our layover in Dever is only 50 minutes. Travelling with two little kids and all of the airport carryon restrictions have me a little worried. Any one have any suggestions for food on United or food at the Spokane airport? Thanks

October 29, 2006, 12:31 AM	#3
nelson84 Guest BBS Reg. Date: Sep 25, 06 Location: British Columbia Posts: 20 Resorts: Vacation Village at Parkway	Airport carryon regulations Can you bring liquids in carryon? How strict are the rules for what items you can bring on board?

October 29, 2006, 01:54 PM	#8
Pat H TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,891 Resorts: Sandcastle-Cape Cod, Fairfield Patriot's Place, Mayan Palace, Dikhololo	UA's snack boxes are pretty yucky IMHO. __________________ *Pat H*

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Pat H TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,891 Resorts: Sandcastle-Cape Cod, Fairfield Patriot's Place, Mayan Palace, Dikhololo	The wraps are pretty good. The snacks have something like salami, cheese, crackers/breadsticks, salsa and cookie or something like that. Pat, what does the obento meal consist of? __________________ *Pat H*

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October 29, 2006, 01:07 AM	#4
Karen G Moderator TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Aug 17, 04 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,424 Resorts: Pueblo Bonito Rose, Qwantani, Glenmore Sands, Rayburn Country	This article tells what you can and cannot bring on in carry-on bags. You now can bring on drinks you purchase at the airport after you have passed security check points.

October 29, 2006, 01:54 AM	#5
labguides TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: Southern CA Posts: 678	United does not offer snack boxes for sale on short flights -- at least not on flights Burbank-Denver, Denver-Omaha. If you go to the United site, you can learn more specifically when snack boxes are offered for sale.

October 29, 2006, 06:36 AM	#6
TerriJ TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Nov 13, 05 Location: Iowa Posts: 478 Resorts: HGVC Seaworld Orlando	I agree, pack and bring your own food. Even if you can buy a snack box for your Denver to Orlando flight, I think they have odd things in them and odd combinations. At least the few I have seen!

October 29, 2006, 12:17 PM	#7
camachinist TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Central California Posts: 2,305	I recently flew FAT-DEN on a UAX CR7 (about a 2 hour flight) and received a nice snack box..... in F Rule of thumb....do not expect any significant food on a plane domestically (in coach/economy), for free or money. Much better IMO to bring your own on board or eat on the concourse. Airport food has come a long way. Wish I could say the same for in-flight food. I did discover UA's special in-flight meals and have been pretty satisfied with those. No restrictions that I know of on concourse-purchased food and beverages being brought on-board and consumed. As long as you remain in the sterile area, you're OK. Liquid rules will apply if you leave it for any reason, at least currently. Pat

October 29, 2006, 03:22 PM	#9
camachinist TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Central California Posts: 2,305	As a meal, definitely. I have found, spread over a couple trips as snacks, they're not too bad. I look for every angle when doing MR's. When traveling with my wife, we generally route to be in F on meal flights, or eat in the concourse. I carry a few healthy snacks for her, as she is hypoglycemic. I've found, on UA, the special meals in F are quite healthy and tasty. I've tried the AVML, DBML, and Obento meal on Japan flights. Pat

October 30, 2006, 12:10 AM	#12
camachinist TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Central California Posts: 2,305	If you've ever had an obento box in Japan, it was really similar; there were courses, most included in a "box". There was also miso soup and a small fruit bowl. I remember some sushi, vegetables, pickled roots and a number of things I couldn't describe, as I know precious little of authentic Japanese food. I've come to like such meals, even though they seem less filling, because they're healthy and I seem to be less jet-lagged when eating them. In the case of our trip to KIX, we had "lunch" and "dinner" in C. My wife had the standard meal, which was also quite good. Some other meals I've had....reports by others... http://www.airlinemeals.net/specialm...dAirlines.html http://www.airlinemeals.net/specialm...dAirlines.html http://www.airlinemeals.net/specialm...Lufthansa.html The last meal, a DBML, though on LH, is remarkably similar to a UA DBML I had about a month ago on a DEN-ATL flight (and return) in F, though not as nicely presented. Very nutritious and tasty. My F seat-mates got their choice of a Thai chicken salad or sausage sandwich. I was very impressed. Love special meals Pat

October 30, 2006, 04:38 PM	#13
nelson84 Guest BBS Reg. Date: Sep 25, 06 Location: British Columbia Posts: 20 Resorts: Vacation Village at Parkway	Thank you all so much. As usual you are always a great source of info. I will make sure I stock up on the concourse before we board.