United Airlines Expands Meal Preorder Program to Shorter Flights

09:58 AM EDT, 10/19/2026 (MT Newswires) -- United Airlines (UAL) has expanded its United Economy meal preorder program to shorter flights, offering the service to 420 additional flights per day, the company said Monday. The airline lowered the threshold for the food preorder program to over 900 miles from over 1,190 miles previously, according to the statement. The move is among a string of investments in entertainment, food and beverage that United Airlines is implementing to deliver value to customers, the company said. Price: 96.43, Change: +0.33, Percent Change: +0.34