United has become the only U.S. carrier to enable pre-orders of snacks and beverages for its economy customers.
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Economy passengers on select flights from Chicago to the California destinations of Orange County, Sacramento and San Diego can now order off of United's in-flight menu through the United app or online beginning five days before their flight.
United said it will expand the service to all flights over 1,500 miles by early fall.