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For those of you who fly United, today is the first time EVER that I was able to see "Gluten Free" as an option for elite members. I clicked that box with a smile :D

I used one of my Systemwide upgrades for a trip one week from today. I'll update you about the food when I return.

So glad as this was never an option before.

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pshifrin Apprentice
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For those of you who fly United, today is the first time EVER that I was able to see "Gluten Free" as an option for elite members. I clicked that box with a smile :D

I used one of my Systemwide upgrades for a trip one week from today. I'll update you about the food when I return.

So glad as this was never an option before.

I'm flying united PS JFK-SFO in a few weeks, coach out to SFO but business on the way back. Do you think they'll have gluten-free meals in business if I order in advance?

GlutenGladi8or Apprentice
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I'm flying united PS JFK-SFO in a few weeks, coach out to SFO but business on the way back. Do you think they'll have gluten-free meals in business if I order in advance?

Have you flown on the PS service ever before? If not, you're in for a real treat! It's awesome. You've never been on a 757 like this before.

Based upon your status with United (Premier, Premier Executive or 1K) call the 800 # for reservations and tell them that you need a gluten-free meal. They will take care of you.

I literally just flew back from Puerto Rico last night and had gluten-free meals both ways.

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GlutenGladi8or Apprentice
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Just flew round trip from Los Angeles to London this past week. Per my request, gluten free meals were served on both legs and I was quite impressed. I even had a special goat cheese omelet just before landing in London.

One of the flight attendants even chatted with me about Celiac disease for a good portion of the flight.

A+ to United Airlines.

Financialman Newbie
Financialman
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Glad to hear that more airlines are serving gluten free meals. But be aware that just because they serve gluten free meals that they will serve you a gluten free meal. Let me explain. I flew on Continental, which servies gluten free meals, from Louisville, Ky. to Dallas to Seattle and they would not provide a gluten free meal for me. They said they do provide gluten free meals but only on international flights. It must have been buried in the fine print somewhere. I raised hell and they told me to bring my own food on board. Now that's taking care of their passengers!

Check to make sure you don't come up against the same stupid find print when you fly within the US.

GlutenGladi8or Apprentice
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You will only get a Gluten Free requested meal if you are confirmed in business or first class 48 hours prior to an INTERNATIONAL departure.

But even if you are in Economy or Economy Plus on an International flight, you will have the option to pre-pay one of their new "Premium Meal Options". They are always changing and can be a bit pricey ($18-$19), but there is almost always a gluten-free option.

It's too bad that they don't do that on domestic flights, but that's why I have plenty of zip lock baggies to pre-pack a meal.

PS - An unopened pack of all natural turkey breast is my best friend on a long domestic flight. ;)

pshifrin Apprentice
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My PS flight was cancelled last week due to the storms and I had to fly back in coach! No gluten-free meal for me.

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GlutenGladi8or Apprentice
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My PS flight was cancelled last week due to the storms and I had to fly back in coach! No gluten-free meal for me.

Oh no! Try and book the PS again in the future. It's really worth the trip.

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Kate79 Apprentice
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I flew United last fall to Europe for work and had no trouble getting a gluten free meal in Economy. Don't know if that's because I went through the travel agency my company uses, but I didn't have a problem nor did I have an extra charge. I've also flown Lufthansa and Scandinavian airways and both were very accommodating.

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