As of this month, United Airlines has expanded its onboard menu, introducing a refreshed selection for travelers—including a specially updated menu for flights departing Canada and arriving in the United States. The beverage lineup has been enhanced as well, now featuring Wheatley Vodka from the makers of Buffalo Trace bourbon.
Responding to customer requests for more meat-based snacks, United added Think Jerky’s sweet chipotle beef jerky to its offerings. The snack assortment also now includes an organic nut mix from nuts.com and a variety of cheese-and-cracker boxes. A redesigned Classic Snackbox pairs root beer float marshmallows with pretzels, Oreos and Twizzlers for a nostalgic, shareable treat.
Breakfast and midday meal choices have been refreshed to provide more wholesome and flavorful options. New breakfast items include a biscuit sandwich with cage-free fried eggs and a mixed-berry breakfast bowl that combines fresh berries, pecans and granola, served with a Chobani yogurt drink. For lunch, passengers can choose lighter fare such as a wheat berry salad with quinoa, edamame and corn.
The updated Canadian menu highlights regional flavors with items like a maple ham breakfast sandwich on a croissant, a hummus sampler, a Forty Creek whiskey barbecue burger and a sun-dried tomato pesto chicken wrap—each created to reflect Canadian taste preferences while fitting air-travel dining needs.
“We want every customer onboard to find something that catches their appetite and feel good about their purchase,” said Charlean Gmunder, vice president, catering operations, United Airlines. “Offering natural, conscientious brands like Think Jerky helps our menu stand out and appeal to a wider variety of tastes. We’re excited to give customers the opportunity to try new and interesting brands and menu selections.”
These menu updates aim to balance comfort and convenience with better ingredient choices and recognizable brands, giving travelers more variety whether they’re looking for a morning meal, a light lunch, or snack options during the flight.