United Airlines Is Bringing Back the Stroopwafel in 2019

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The much-loved Stroopwafel, a waffle-like Dutch treat, is returning to the air. United Airlines says it’ll serve the cookie, a favorite snack to pair with coffee or tea, onboard in 2019.

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This is big news for frequent flyers. As we reported in June, the Stroopwafel has been a beloved free perk for United passengers since 2016. They’re wafer cookies sandwiching caramel, and are traditionally served in the Netherlands steamed over coffee. The steam from the hot beverage softens the cookie to reveal its melty center.

Back in June, the airline replaced Stroopwafels with “maple wafers” on flights departing before 9:45 a.m. and customers complained on social media. But on Dec. 28, United tweeted that they’re coming back.

“We’re starting 2019 on a sweet note – the stroopwafel will be back in the snack rotation starting in January!” the tweet reads.

United Airlines did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but a United spokesperson told The Points Guy website that the “intention has always been to bring it back.” No exact date was given for the cookie’s return.

Cookie monsters on Twitter were pretty excited.

“My now-husband had his first stroopwafel on our first trip together (ORD-MSY), and he got so hooked, we served them at our wedding a couple years later,” wrote Zena Burns. “Thank you for bringing them back!”

If you’re planning to fly in 2019, you may want to know which foods to skip while in the air. Here’s a helpful list of the unhealthiest airplane snacks.

United Airlines introduces cookbook for its airline food. Yes, really.

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Turns out airline food doesn’t have to come in a snack-sized bag and doesn’t have to stay on the plane. 

Now folks can recreate some business-class meals with the new United Polaris cookbook, The Daily Meal reports.

But this isn’t the peanuts and pretzels served in coach — United Airlines shared an image of the cookbook featuring a recipe for “coconut soup with sambal oelek chicken” with the Free Press. 

According to the United Airlines shop, its $29.99 cookbook features over 40 recipes from United’s executive chefs and chefs from The Trotter Project — which works to provide education and mentorship to benefit young chefs in the culinary and hospitality fields. 

On its website, United has said that it is “excited to be the official airline of The Trotter Project” and partners with the nonprofit to bring gourmet options for the United Polaris business class passengers and premium transcontinental service flyers, plus new dishes for those enjoying international economy dining. 

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“A portion of proceeds (for the cookbook) will be donated to The Trotter Project to continue its mission of inspiring the next generation of culinary professionals,” a United spokesperson said in an email Monday. 

According to Travel + Leisure, other airlines have previously ventured into cookbooks: Southwest Airlines published “Feel the Spirit, Savor the Fare” in 2006 and Delta put out a book of recipes compiled by its flight attendants called, “First-Class Meals” back in 1987.

Contact Aleanna Siacon: ASiacon@freepress.com. Follow her on Twitter: @AleannaSiacon.

Ask Kate About Beer: What’s the best way to pack beer for air travel?

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DrinkeryDrinkery is The Takeout’s celebration of beer, liquor, coffee, and other potent potables.  

Welcome to Ask Kate About Beer, in which The Takeout’s resident beer expert answers everything you’ve ever wanted to know about beer but were too drunk to ask. Have a question? Shoot it to beer@thetakeout.com.

Hi Kate: I’m traveling home this month, and I’m planning on bringing a bottle of beer in my checked luggage (an Alesmith barrel-aged and cellared wee heavy, thanks for asking!). I’ve packed wine and rum before, but not beer. A quick Google search seems to indicate that this isn’t a problem, both from an airline rules and physics perspective. But I am still worried about anything that might happen due to low pressure or temperature on the flight. Do you have any tips or warnings for air travel with precious beer?

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Beer In Transit

Hey Beer In Transit,

You came to the right person. I’ve flown with beer souvenirs… oh, let’s say a few times. You’re right that packing beer in your checked luggage is the way to go; there’s now way you’ll get that bottle or can through security in your carry-on, unless you’ve poured it into a collection of 3-ounce shampoo bottles. (Not recommended.)

I’ll give you my tried-and-true method for beer-packing, then share some tips from other beer friends, too. Enjoy the friendly skies!

  • My method: Wrap that bottle or can in a Ziploc bag just in case, then secure with a rubber band, then wrap it in squishy clothes like a sweatshirt or sweater. Make sure to place the beer bundle in the center of your suitcase.
  • Corey Regini, brewing supervisor at Athens, Georgia’s Terrapin Brewing, says that if you’re planning to transport a decent amount of beer, a dedicated beer box might be your best bet: “A great option which I have used several times is to pack a Styrofoam cooler. It’s best if you can find a snug box for it to fit in as that will help it stay intact while making it through checked baggage.” Otherwise, a hard-sided suitcase is her go-to.
  • As the co-founder of Sheridan, Wyoming’s Black Tooth Brewing, Tim Barnes says he’s flown on “some of the smallest and sketchiest planes the FAA will ever allow out here in the wild West.” He’s a big fan of traveling with beer, and recommends sneakers or shoes as a cushioned cradle, or wrapping each bottle in its own piece of your clothing.
  • An avid hiker and camper, co-founder of Pittsburgh’s Cinderlands Beer Co., Paul Schneider, says he’s learned how best to layer beer in a backpack or suitcase: “Every can or bottle gets its own layer of a shirt or pants, then a mid-layer of clothing between beers keeps them from bumping into each other, and a shell of soft stuff between all that and the outside of my pack keeps them protected from impact.” Also, if you’re camping, he notes that every beer you bring is a weight-to-benefit calculation, so make sure the few precious beers you bring are truly delicious.

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Fake e-ticket cases on rise! You might get unique ID for air travel soon

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New Delhi: Fake e-tickets cases have spiked in the last couple of year and according to recent CISF data, incidents of fake e-tickets to enter Indian airports illegally were highest this year. This has prompted security agencies to think about secure access system for passengers, reported PTI. The agencies are thinking of barcode-based or biometric access systems at the airports to prevent illegal entry.

Security officials told the news agency that while these incidents have not resulted in a terror threat or extreme security sabotage, it can be-be misused in the future to breach airport security. According to the report, a total of about 140 incidents were reported till early this December which is higher compared to 111 registered last year, the report added. The results are even scarier because, in 2016 and 2015, the numbers were even lower.

A senior airport security official was quoted in the report saying, While none of these incidents were serious from the point of view of a serious security breach, the possibility of someone using a fake or cancelled e-ticket to cause a serious breach to airport security in the future cannot be ruled out.”

It may be noted that most of these incidents were the result of either ignorance or the desire to see off a family member or friend. In order to combat this menace, security agencies have suggested barcode-based entry of passengers to prevent people with fake e-tickets from entering the airport. The government is already working on Digi Yatra which will provide a unique ID to each passenger. The passengers will be required to share this ID at the airport.

Under digi yatra, a passenger’s biometrics such as their facial or iris will be captured once they enter the airport. The person will be able to go through a full-lifecycle of travel barring security. It is believed that the use of technology and unique ID or biometric identification will help prevent people with fake tickets from entering the airport.

Holiday air travel woes: Cancellations, delays continue in Dallas

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United airlines to offer summer non-stop service from Bay County to Chicago – WJHG

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BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) announces brand new non-stop weekend service next summer on United Airlines to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) starting June 8.

“ECP is excited to announce United Airlines will now service non-stop to Chicago (ORD) on weekends next summer,” said Parker McClellan, Jr., airport Executive Director. “This new non-stop service adds to our impressive lineup of enhanced summer service and is meeting the demands of our passengers during peak travel months.”

The new Chicago flights in and out of ECP were among 11 summer routes United announced nationwide in a press release last week.

All ECP airline partners including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines are increasing flight activity or adding larger aircraft through the 2019 summer season.

Information on all flight markets can be found by visiting iflybeaches.com, featuring airline ticket links to directly book a flight.
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United Airlines Will Bring Back Stroopwafels in 2019

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Plane travel can be so cumbersome and comes with annoying aspects like disruptive passengers and little legroom. Sometimes it’s the small things, like a delicious free snack, that can make air travel so great.

United Airlines customers know this all too well, which is why many will be happy to hear that Stroopwafels will be returning to flights in 2019.

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Stroopwafels are a waffle-like Dutch treat traditionally paired with coffee or tea that United Airlines first introduced to their flights in 2016. Customers raved over the taste of the wafer cookies sandwiched together with caramel.

In June, United replaced Stroopwafels with maple wafers on flights that departed before 9:45 a.m. and customers were not happy about this, taking to social media in a fury.

United Airlines apparently listened, giving customers a post-Christmas present on December 28 when they tweeted that Stroopwafels were making a comeback in the new year.

If the loss of Stroopwafels in June disappointed you and made flying with United a little less enjoyable, take note that they’ll be back on your airplane table tray in just a few days bringing you some much-needed joy to your flight experience.

United Airlines’ 12,000 pilots go through flight training every 9 months — we tried it out

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United Airlines recently expanded its Flight Training Center in Denver, Colorado, to nearly half a million square feet, which makes it one of the world’s largest airline training hubs. All of United’s 12,000 pilots come through for initial training and return every nine months to stay up to date on flight procedures and safety protocols. Pilots must complete training in the simulators before flying in real planes. The campus has 31 simulators, each costing $15 million to $20 million. United plans to have a total of 40 simulators in the next 12 to 18 months.

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Air Travel: New Airport in Oman, New Concourse at LaGuardia

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A new airport in Oman and a new concourse at LaGuardia lead this week’s air travel news. 

This week Oman celebrated the official grand opening of the new Muscat International Airport, a development that Oman Aviation Group will play a major role in transforming the destination into an important traffic hub in the Middle East. The new airport has a capacity of 20 million passengers per year, with an expansion potential for 56 million. It can handle 40 flights per hour, and it has a new, wide runway that can accommodate widebody Airbus 380 and Boeing 747 aircraft. The Sultanate of Oman is also developing new airports in Salalah and Duqm, as well as building modern highways to connect interior destinations and modernizing its transportation and hospitality infrastructure. 

In other airport news, this week American Airlines opened its new concourse at LaGuardia’s Terminal B in New York City, officially beginning to operate flights as of December 1. The construction of the new concourse is the first step in the reimagining of Terminal B, where American has exclusively operated since December 2017. The $5.1 billion transformation of the rest of Terminal B is scheduled for completion in 2022. The new concourse has a number of additional amenities, plus retailers such as FAO Schwarz, Shake Shack, and M∙A∙C. Over the next few years, two new concourses featuring 35 gates will be built at Terminal B. The two concourses will be connected to the main terminal by dual pedestrian bridges spanning an active taxiway, allowing customers and aircraft to move about seamlessly. The project includes a new 840,000-square-foot main terminal with soaring ceilings and corridors filled with natural light.

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Also this week, American announced plans to introduce its premium A321T aircraft to transcontinental service between Los Angeles and Boston as of April 2, 2019. The twice-daily service will offer passengers a three-class aircraft, with fully lie-flat seats, a chef curated menu, premium wines and amenity kits in Flagship First and Flagship Business class, as well as power at every seat, high-speed Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment in the Main Cabin. 

American also announced a plan to strengthen its partnership with China Southern Airlines by expanding codeshare cooperation and launching reciprocal frequent flyer benefits and lounge access. American will place its AA code on flights to a number of additional cities from Beijing and Shanghai, bringing its total to 20 cities in China beyond those two points of entry, while China Southern Airlines will place its CZ code on additional flights beyond Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York – JFK. 

In low-cost carrier news, this week Norwegian announced the launch of two more nonstop routes to Europe out of Boston Logan starting net summer, as well as a move of its existing London service from Fort Lauderdale to Miami and from Oakland to San Francisco. The airline will launch new, four times weekly service from Boston to Rome on March 31, 2019, and three times weekly service to Madrid on May 2, 2019. The move of the two London routes will take place starting March 31, 2019. 

Finally, in aircraft news, this week Cayman Airways took formal delivery of its new Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, marking the first such aircraft in the Caribbean. As part of its fleet modernization plan, Cayman Airways is replacing its four 737-300 aircraft with the MAX 8, offering 30 percent more seating capacity while achieving up to 30 percent savings in fuel costs. 

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