Just when you think the major U.S. airlines have run out of bad ideas, news like this comes along. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that United has stopped serving snacks for economy class flyers on all flights less than two hours long. The change took effect last week.
In all, the move will save United a whopping (and I do mean that ironically) $650,000 a year. What’s next, coin-op bathrooms? Funny how the only airlines that seem to “get it” these days are the low-cost carriers like JetBlue, which offer a better product for less money.
Will a free snack make a difference in my purchasing behavior? Probably not. And this is hardly as bad as these same major airlines devaluing frequent flyer miles or charging extra for exit row seats. But this latest move is indicative of the current trend of major carriers cutting back on services that used to be an industry standard.
File this one under “the pretzel that broke the camel’s back.”
We hand-pick everything we recommend and select items through testing and reviews. Some products are sent to us free of charge with no incentive to offer a favorable review. We offer our unbiased opinions and do not accept compensation to review products. All items are in stock and prices are accurate at the time of publication. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission.
Top Fares From
Today's Top Travel Deals
Brought to you by ShermansTravel
Kenya: 14-Night Tour, Incl. Tanzania &...
smarTours
vacation
$7125+
7-Night Caribbean Round-Trip Cruise From Orlando:...
Norwegian Cruise Line
cruise
$739+
Ohio: Daily Car Rentals from Cincinnati
85OFF.com
Car Rental
$19+