United Offers Customers A Healthy Alternative Snackbox in Flight

share/save  Save to del.icio.us  Submit to digg  Submit to Fark  Seed this on Newsvine  Submit to reddit  Save to Yahoo My Web
 
United Offers Customers A Healthy Alternative Snackbox in Flight

United's New RightBite Snackbox Includes All Natural, High-Energy Snacks With No Trans Fats

CHICAGO, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United is making it easier for customers to eat well while traveling with its new RightBite snackbox that includes all natural, high-energy snacks with no trans fats.

"Many of our customers have told us eating right while they travel is important to them, and the new RightBite snackbox is ideal for those who crave delicious, healthy snacks," said Jane Allen, senior vice president-Onboard Service. "We also offer three additional snackbox selections containing an assortment of food that holds something for everyone."

The new RightBite snackbox includes the following all natural, high-energy snacks:

-- Late July(R) organic round saltine crackers
-- Wild Garden(TM) hummus dip
-- Bumble Bee(R) lemon pepper seasoned tuna
-- Newman's Own(R) organic California raisins
-- Fino Selections Gouda cheese
-- Stacy's(R) baked pita chips
-- Mini Toblerone(R) chocolate

More than two million snackboxes have been sold on United flights since the company began offering them to customers in January 2005. United currently offers four snackbox selections that sell for $5 each to customers who travel on United flights over three and a half hours or Ted flights over two and half hours in length. Customers can choose from the Jumpstart, Minimeal, Quickpick or RightBite snackbox.

About United

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAUA) operates more than 3,400 flights a day on United, United Express and Ted to more than 200 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia- Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States. United is also a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 790 destinations in 138 countries worldwide. United's 57,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's Web site at http://united.com/.



Related Articles

Largest Healthy Travel Site Launches With 100 Destinations

Athletic-Minded Traveler LLC, a San Diego based healthy-living media company, announced today the launch of its new healthy travel portal, www.athleticmindedtraveler.com. This first-of-its-kind site arms travelers with accurate information and credible recommendations on fit ...


Ted's 'Top 10 Tips' for Traveling with Kids During the Holidays

Traveling with children can be made easy in the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle with Ted's(SM) "Top 10 Tips" for traveling with kids: #1. Pack in some fun: Bring along your kids' favorite games and activities, but avoid packing noisy toys that could dis ...


Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Introduces 'Healthy Horizons Retreats'

gency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina has announced a series of healthy living and wellness education retreat programs. Offered in partnership with Johns Hopkins and Shore Health System of Maryland, "Healthy Horizons Retreats" address health and wellness education ...


Traverse City's Bayshore Resort Offers Wellness Room Option

Ever since it opened its doors as this community's first smoke-free hotel, Traverse City's Bayshore Resort has been a leader in encouraging healthy vacation habits. Now the Bayshore is taking that commitment a step further. The resort is offering its guests a selection ...


Lake Austin Spa Resort is an Ideal Setting for Corporate Retreats

oking for the perfect destination for your next business retreat, the LakeHouse Spa at Lake Austin Spa Resort offers half-day, full-day and multiple-day customized corporate retreat packages for groups ranging from six to 30 people. With team building activities, state-o ...


Radisson Hotels & Resorts(R) Responds to Travelers' Shifts in Dining Preferences With New 'Tasteful Choices' Lifestyle Menu

In an effort to provide guests with more dining options and support travelers who are committed to maintaining a healthful lifestyle even while traveling, Radisson Hotels & Resorts(R) today announced "Tasteful Choices." The new menu insert includes 15 innovative options for ...


Spa Week Makes American Health a Top Priority

It's that Spa Week time of year again. During the week of April 17-23, approximately 200 spas in 10 cities across the country will be participating in a new healthy living campaign geared toward educating communities on the importance of wellness. Spa Week and participati ...