United Brings Back Free Snacks in Coach
- Dutch dish among offerings in small comeback for airline food
- Perk to resume on short flights in Americas in February
Complimentary stroopwafel. Source: Terry Halsey, United Airlines
For the first time in a decade, United Airlines will offer free snacks to budget travelers on short routes in the Americas -- a partial reversal of efforts to cut service for passengers buying the cheapest tickets.
Starting early next year, customers in economy class departing before 9:45 a.m. will get a stroopwafel, a Dutch confection filled with caramel. Fliers leaving later would get savory nibbles, such as an Asian-style or Cajun pretzel mix.