Fruitful Result of Two Chefs Collaboration
United customers of all Hawaiian flights will taste regional cuisine to extend their tropical experience
United Airlines will serve customers flying in United First Polynesian-island inspired cuisine with the introduction of Trader Vic's entrees on flights between the U.S. mainland and Hawaii, beginning on Sept. 2.
The South Pacific fare, such as island-inspired chicken with grilled vegetables, fried rice, sesame noodles, and Mai Tai spears, was designed by Trader Vic's Corporate Executive Chef Paul Fabre in collaboration with United Corporate Executive Chef Gerry Gulli.
"With the inclusion of Trader Vic's cuisine on our Hawaii flights, we are delighted to offer our customers quality regional cuisine as our way of extending their tropical experience," says Alex Marren, United senior vice president of onboard service. "We want their time onboard to be as memorable as the rest of their travels."
"We are very excited to expand our partnership with United Airlines," says Sven Koch, senior vice president of business development and global operations. "Celebrating 75 years in business, we continue to grow in the air and around the globe, with 25 new locations planned and continued expansion of Trader Vic's Mai Tai Bar and Senor Pico's restaurants."
About Trader Vic's
Founded in 1934 by Bay Area cuisine pioneer Vic "The Trader" Bergeron, Trader Vic's Restaurant Group now includes an expanding collection of upscale, company-owned and franchised restaurants steeped in island-style service and atmosphere, stretching from the United States to Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Caribbean. Incorporating different cultures from around the world, Trader Vic's brand of hospitality has garnered international acclaim for introducing unique foods, careful preparations and welcoming service, as well as for inventing exotic, crowd-pleasing drinks such as the world-famous Mai Tai.
About United
United Airlines operates approximately 3,300 flights a day on United and United Express 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 also is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 916 destinations in 160 countries worldwide. United's 48,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world.
