UAL introduces expanded dining options

United Airline’s international first-class customers now have choices that will enable them to pick what they want to eat and when they want to be served, something the carrier said that no other U.S. network carrier could offer today.

“With our new dining option, our flight attendants can create an individualized experience and recognize what our first class customers value most when dining…even if it is having an ice cream sundae before dinner,” says Alex Marren, United Airlines vice president of onboard service.

United says it is “elevating the entire culinary experience.” Starting in August, United First customers will be served on new porcelain dinnerware and linens. Last year, United began a partnership with chef Charlie Trotter, who has designed cuisine for first and business class on certain overseas, international flights, as well as on United’s transcontinental premium service, p.s.

United’s wine selection features offerings from Master Sommelier and Master of Wine Doug Frost.