JetBlue777 From United States of America, joined Jul 2009, 1427 posts, RR: 1 Posted (2 years 5 months 2 weeks 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 3029 times:
Will be flying to DEN from LGA via ORD this summer on UA's A319/A320 and 777, just wanna ask how reliable is UA? I understand that their on time performance is better than all of the other major carriers in the US as stated on their website. I'm a UA Mileage plus member (i earned all the miles by flying a * carrier lol) So prices won't be a problem since I will be flying on UA's Saver Award (10,000 miles + $95.00) How are the FAs? Are there free drinks/snacks? Or no? Any extra info is appreciated.
PS: Does flying on a Saver Award ticket allow you to prebook your seat or no? Extra info is appreciated. Thanks
Airstud From United States of America, joined Nov 2000, 1861 posts, RR: 1 Reply 1, posted (2 years 5 months 2 weeks 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 3013 times:
I lived in San Fran for nearly 17 years and therefore took UA most of the time I traveled. I literally can't count how many United flights I've been on, and the service, from the booking agents to the gate agents to the F/A's to baggage claim, has never been anything less than A++. I have no idea where it's gotten its negative reputation from. I get top-notch courtesy and consideration from them, and I'm always flying on deeply discounted, coach-cabin tickets; I'm also not some elite-level frequent flyer.
On flights of the LGA-ORD and ORD-DEN length, if you're in coach, don't expect anything more than a beverage and MAYBE a light snick-snack (pretzels, nuts, etc.). I'd bring a few protein bars, maybe some almonds, buy maybe a sammich to go from some airport eats. Since you're transiting through ORD, that means you can stop at Uno's!!
Sorry, I've never flown on award ticket so I can't answer the seat selection question.
zalemam From United States of America, joined Sep 2007, 166 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (2 years 5 months 2 weeks 3 days 10 hours ago) and read 3004 times:
Their A319 A/C dont have PTV's but rather the older TV that come down from the top. I wouldn't expect a meal on such a short flight...Probably just a snack and drink.
Customer Service is really good from my experience...and their flight attendants were friendly and funny.
Don't expect the greatest service, you might get a FA having a bad day...but all airlines have those.
TOMMY767 From United States of America, joined Aug 2003, 6178 posts, RR: 9 Reply 3, posted (2 years 5 months 2 weeks 3 days 8 hours ago) and read 2975 times:
I've always been a fan of United. I find their Y seat to be the most comfortable.
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zrs70 From United States of America, joined Dec 2000, 2872 posts, RR: 10 Reply 4, posted (2 years 5 months 2 weeks 3 days 7 hours ago) and read 2968 times:
You can certainly choose your seat in advance, regardless of using miles for the ticket.
JetBlue777 From United States of America, joined Jul 2009, 1427 posts, RR: 1 Reply 5, posted (2 years 5 months 2 weeks 2 days 14 hours ago) and read 2878 times:
JetBlue777 From United States of America, joined Jul 2009, 1427 posts, RR: 1 Reply 7, posted (2 years 5 months 2 weeks 7 hours ago) and read 2796 times:
kgaiflyer From United States of America, joined Jul 2008, 3651 posts, RR: 1 Reply 8, posted (2 years 5 months 1 week 6 days 4 hours ago) and read 2741 times:
Quoting JetBlue777 (Reply 7): Do they have the standard headphone thingies or the dual ones?
Standard miniplug sockets.
I keep a pair of Klipsch earbuds coiled up in my shirt pocket, and they work on every UA plane.
jetblue777 From United States of America, joined Jul 2009, 1427 posts, RR: 1 Reply 9, posted (2 years 5 months 2 days 16 hours ago) and read 2463 times:
Quoting Airstud (Reply 1): sammich to go from some airport eats. Since you're transiting through ORD, that means you can stop at Uno's!!
Which terminal is Uno's located? Would love to try a Chicago Deep Dish pizza, its ironic that I had my first deep dish pizza in the Philippines
I keep a pair of Klipsch earbuds coiled up in my shirt pocket, and they work on every UA plane.
Ah, I've collected so many headphones from different airlines, but some I had to pay like B6 and VX. I'll make sure I'll bring a good pair of headphones
jetblue777 From United States of America, joined Jul 2009, 1427 posts, RR: 1 Reply 11, posted (2 years 5 months 2 days 11 hours ago) and read 2443 times:
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