Economy passengers might think that the first-class travelers have it all: extra leg room, hot towels and better television shows. Alas, life in first class isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. Just ask Bette Midler.
On Tuesday, June 17, Midler posted a photo to Twitter taken from her first-class seat aboard a United Airlines flight the week before. In the shot, she displays a particularly puny salty snack in her hand.
The size of the ten pretzels they served in United Airline’s First Class last week. Wait til you see the lunch. pic.twitter.com/NJnOqhiAsF
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) June 17, 2014
The airline responded to the 68-year-old star’s photo with a tweet of its own.
@BetteMidler You have such beautiful hands. We’d like to know more about the lunch, too. ^JH
— United (@united) June 17, 2014
Here’s what she had to say about that:
Lunch, first class as promised. Three mozzarella balls, two stalks of asparagus and a clump of prosciutto. pic.twitter.com/1SaGdt4Ksc
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) June 17, 2014
On its website, United boasts a long list of first-class amenities, including complimentary drinks and meal service for those flying nationally. Its United Global First tickets offer even more perks, such as customized dining experiences with local fare and dessert selections like ice cream sundaes, fresh fruit or cheeses.
A media representative for the company was not immediately available for further comment when contacted by The Huffington Post, but a representative told NBC’s “Today” show: “We look forward to hearing Ms. Midler’s feedback.”
