United Customers Can Now Order Fresh, United Economy Meals Before Their Flight
United customers can now order fresh, United Economy meals like burgers and sandwiches before their flight through the airline's website and mobile app. What’s New - Customers can now preorder fresh meals (burgers, sandwiches, snack boxes, etc.) via united.com or the United mobile app. - Applies to flights over 1,190 miles across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. - Starting March 1, 2026, preordering will be the only way to purchase fresh entrées in Economy. Why It Matters - Ensures passengers get the meals they want. - Improves catering efficiency and reduces waste. - United estimates this will keep over 100,000 pounds of unused food out of landfills annually. What’s Still Available Onboard - Signature snack boxes, packaged snacks, and beverages will remain available for purchase during the flight. Future Additions - Expanded preorder menu coming this summer: elevated salads, gourmet sandwiches, wraps. - Premium beverage options will also be added later in 2026. Background - United first introduced preorder in premium cabins in 2021, which boosted customer satisfaction scores for domestic flights by nearly 40%. This move reflects United’s broader push toward modern airline retailing and sustainability.
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