Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Google Scientist Criticizes United Airlines First Class Meal
A scientist named Peyman Milanfar flew on United Airlines in first class.
He was not happy with his dinner, which he called a 'bowl of sadness'.
He shared a picture of his meal on X (formerly Twitter) and said the food was not good.
Many people agreed with him, but some thought he was being too picky.
United Airlines said they were sorry and offered to look into the problem.
Some people even shared pictures of better meals they had on other airlines to show how United's meal was not as good.
Peyman Milanfar, a Google scientist, criticized United Airlines' first-class meal, calling it a 'bowl of sadness' on X (formerly Twitter).
He described the meal as having poor-quality meat, cheese, and a whole tomato that was hard to cut.
United Airlines responded with an apology and offered to investigate the issue.
Many social media users supported Milanfar, while others defended the airline or suggested ordering different meal options.
Some users shared pictures of better meals they had on other airlines to contrast with Milanfar's experience.
- Who
- Peyman Milanfar, a Google scientist, and United Airlines
- What
- Milanfar criticized the quality of his first-class meal on United Airlines, calling it a 'bowl of sadness'
- When
- January 4, 2026
- Where
- On X (formerly Twitter)
- Why
- Milanfar felt the meal did not meet the expected standards for first-class service
- Complainant
- Peyman Milanfar, Google scientist
- Airlines
- United Airlines
- Complaint Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Complaint Date
- January 4, 2026
- Flight Class
- First Class
- Flight Duration
- 5+ hours
- Airlines Response
- Apology and offer to investigate