Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Google Scientist Criticizes United Airlines First-Class Meal
A Google scientist named Peyman Milanfar was not happy with his first-class meal on a United Airlines flight.
He shared a picture of the meal on social media, calling it '3D-printed mystery meat' and 'cafeteria cheese cubes.'
Many people agreed with him, saying that first-class meals and service have gotten worse.
United Airlines apologized and offered to look into the issue.
Milanfar suggested that the airline refund his ticket and he would donate the money to a charity.
Some people supported him, while others made fun of him for complaining.
Other airline passengers also shared pictures of their meals, showing that different airlines offer different food experiences.
Peyman Milanfar, a Google scientist, criticized his first-class meal on a United Airlines flight, describing it as '3D-printed mystery meat' and 'cafeteria cheese cubes.'
The meal consisted of salad greens, chunks of cheese and meat, pumpkin seeds, and an uncut tomato, which Milanfar found underwhelming.
Milanfar's post on X (formerly Twitter) gained over 13 million views, sparking a debate about the quality of first-class air travel.
United Airlines apologized and offered to review the issue, but Milanfar suggested they refund his ticket and donate the money to a charity.
The incident led to a flood of reactions online, with some supporting Milanfar and others criticizing him for complaining.
- Who
- Peyman Milanfar, a Google scientist, and United Airlines
- What
- Criticism of a first-class meal on a United Airlines flight
- When
- January 4, 2026
- Where
- On a United Airlines flight and on the social media platform X
- Why
- Milanfar felt the meal was underwhelming and not worth the first-class price
- Complainant
- Peyman Milanfar, Distinguished Scientist at Google
- Airline
- United Airlines
- Flight Duration
- Over 5 hours
- Meal Description
- Salad greens, chunks of cheese and meat, pumpkin seeds, and an uncut tomato
- Social Media Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Views on Post
- 13 million within days
- Airline Response
- Apologized and offered to review the issue
- Proposed Donation
- Milanfar suggested donating the ticket refund to @WCKitchen