sfflyer123 From United States of America, joined May 2010, 250 posts, RR: 0 Posted (1 year 2 months 3 weeks 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 5287 times:
I had work to do in New Orleans, and my contracted company flew me to New Orleans. They paid for economy, and with my elite status, I got upgraded to domestic first class. They put me up in a very fancy hotel, so I show some of that, and I also show some of the experience on Bourbon street. This was NOT during Mardi Gras, either, and it was still crazy! I hope you enjoy the video!
LH4116 From Sweden, joined Aug 2007, 1673 posts, RR: 15 Reply 1, posted (1 year 2 months 3 weeks 6 days 9 hours ago) and read 4939 times:
Hi there, nice report as always. Seems like the new UA is delivering a pretty solid product domestic, food looked quite delicious. Although not a big fan of that snackbox, looks like something they could've sold or served in Economy, doesn't do good for a 2hr flight in First I'd say.
Really nice of you to feature that little extra part on New Orleans, place looked crazy! Seemed to get pretty wild, but nice that you managed to get back in one piece. The hotel suite looked nice, but very "80s cliché American". Was the hotel recently built, or supposedly not? Any more luck with that woman blocking your view? (just joking)
"Wheels Up!"
//Jonas
I won't stop complaining until SAS reintroduces free service in Economy Class!
malioil From Bahrain, joined Jun 2010, 99 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (1 year 2 months 3 weeks 6 days 8 hours ago) and read 4885 times:
Great video, glad you enjoyed your flight and UA- tbh, I never have had a major issue with UA, even during the merger.
I love the American south, and if I had the chance, I'd be going there today.
The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans is an absolute gem, and was upgraded to one of their largest suites (it was larger than an Executive Suite at the Four Seasons Miami), for... the sum of $140 a night- the only place I have 'status' is The Ritz-Carlton, and I guess it paid off.
I love your videos- really great entertainment, you take us right there with you.
I agree that MSY is surprisingly comfortable, I arrived at the US check-in counters only to find that the flight was experiencing a 6 hour delay, the agent was kind enough to book us on AA instead, and that still meant waiting two hours more than planned but the MSY terminal was very comfortable, as opposed to my 8 hour delay in LGA a few days prior which was, to say the least, both hectic and uncomfortable.
sfflyer123 From United States of America, joined May 2010, 250 posts, RR: 0 Reply 3, posted (1 year 2 months 3 weeks 5 days 12 hours ago) and read 4200 times:
Quoting LH4116 (Reply 1): Hi there, nice report as always. Seems like the new UA is delivering a pretty solid product domestic, food looked quite delicious. Although not a big fan of that snackbox, looks like something they could've sold or served in Economy, doesn't do good for a 2hr flight in First I'd say.
Really nice of you to feature that little extra part on New Orleans, place looked crazy! Seemed to get pretty wild, but nice that you managed to get back in one piece. The hotel suite looked nice, but very "80s cliché American". Was the hotel recently built, or supposedly not? Any more luck with that woman blocking your view? (just joking)
"Wheels Up!"
//Jonas
Thanks for your comment. I'm not sure when that hotel was built. It was the Ritz Carlton, so I assume that even if it was new, they made it look old, and if it was old, the updated it. The Ritz has a certain feel to it, that is the same almost everywhere you go, I think. Yeah, the snackbox is not great, I agree, but I assume those regional jets are so small, that's about all they can handle. Yeah, I don't think Mrs. Sfflyer123 would appreciate if I had tried to have any luck with that woman...
Quoting malioil (Reply 2): The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans is an absolute gem, and was upgraded to one of their largest suites (it was larger than an Executive Suite at the Four Seasons Miami), for... the sum of $140 a night- the only place I have 'status' is The Ritz-Carlton, and I guess it paid off.
Thanks for the comment. You are very, very perceptive that you know that this was the Ritz. How did you know? Do you stay in the Ritz very often?
Quoting malioil (Reply 2): I love your videos- really great entertainment, you take us right there with you.
Thank you very much for you kind words. I appreciate it!
caleb1 From United States of America, joined Nov 2008, 322 posts, RR: 3 Reply 4, posted (1 year 2 months 3 weeks 5 days 11 hours ago) and read 4048 times:
Great video TR. I like the fact that, although you travel a lot, you have not become jaded by the experience. You really seem to appreciate the perks that come with your travels. Keep up the good work.
malioil From Bahrain, joined Jun 2010, 99 posts, RR: 0 Reply 5, posted (1 year 2 months 3 weeks 5 days 11 hours ago) and read 4045 times:
Stfflyer- I stay in The Ritz-Carlton often, but have only spent a grand total of 3 nights in their New Orleans property. Thank you about your comments in regards to being prospective, but I immeaditly recognized the bathroom marble, The Ritz-Carlton mouth wash (which is found in every Ritz), and the unmistakable Ritz theme song they play every time you enter one of their rooms, so its not really about being prospective as much as looking for clues. I loved that hotel, the Orleans property- I don't know why, but it felt very American, very Southern and very Ritzy. You also travel a lot, and when you said it was a 'very nice' hotel, then it must have been special- theres about 3 hotels in New Orleans that probably qualify as uber luxurious, and The Ritz, in my honest opinion, tops them all.
That property has opened within the last decade, so not very old at all.
767747 From United States of America, joined Jan 2005, 1760 posts, RR: 25 Reply 6, posted (1 year 2 months 3 weeks 5 days 7 hours ago) and read 3796 times:
Another great video, sffyler123!
We're flying F from MSP-ORD-IAH-PVR in September all in United F for my honeymoon - so your flight gave good insight into what we will likely expect. Looking forward to it!
Thanks for sharing - I don't understand why United CRJ-700 FC service does not include much more than a snack box and a bigger seat, where American Eagle and DL now provide full meals ... If some airlines can do it, United should follow suit.
sfflyer123 From United States of America, joined May 2010, 250 posts, RR: 0 Reply 7, posted (1 year 2 months 3 weeks 4 days 1 hour ago) and read 3130 times:
Quoting caleb1 (Reply 4): Great video TR. I like the fact that, although you travel a lot, you have not become jaded by the experience. You really seem to appreciate the perks that come with your travels. Keep up the good work
Thanks very much for your kind words. I actually find that when I try to videotape the experience, it becomes fresh and exciting. If I just "go along for the ride", it definitely just becomes the same old/ same old. Thanks!
Quoting malioil (Reply 5): Stfflyer- I stay in The Ritz-Carlton often, but have only spent a grand total of 3 nights in their New Orleans property. Thank you about your comments in regards to being prospective, but I immeaditly recognized the bathroom marble, The Ritz-Carlton mouth wash (which is found in every Ritz), and the unmistakable Ritz theme song they play every time you enter one of their rooms, so its not really about being prospective as much as looking for clues. I loved that hotel, the Orleans property- I don't know why, but it felt very American, very Southern and very Ritzy. You also travel a lot, and when you said it was a 'very nice' hotel, then it must have been special- theres about 3 hotels in New Orleans that probably qualify as uber luxurious, and The Ritz, in my honest opinion, tops them all.
That property has opened within the last decade, so not very old at all.
Wow, you are really good. That's amazing that you could recognize that it is the Ritz so quickly. Pretty impressive!
Quoting 767747 (Reply 6): Another great video, sffyler123!
We're flying F from MSP-ORD-IAH-PVR in September all in United F for my honeymoon - so your flight gave good insight into what we will likely expect. Looking forward to it!
Thanks for sharing - I don't understand why United CRJ-700 FC service does not include much more than a snack box and a bigger seat, where American Eagle and DL now provide full meals ... If some airlines can do it, United should follow suit.
Best,
Matthew
Wow, that's great that you got into F for your honeymoon! I flew in Y- for my honeymoon. I did not know any better. But I still had a great time. I hope you have a great time and a more comfortable time! Yeah, I've never been on American Eagle or DL, so it would be neat to see that product. Thanks for your comment and congratulations!
United1 From United States of America, joined Oct 2003, 5379 posts, RR: 8 Reply 9, posted (1 year 2 months 3 weeks 3 days 2 hours ago) and read 2540 times:
Great trip report and New Orleans is always a great time...
Small correction however..in the video you wrote about the sounds of the CFM engines buzzing...UA has IAE engines on the A320's.
sfflyer123 From United States of America, joined May 2010, 250 posts, RR: 0 Reply 11, posted (1 year 2 months 3 weeks 2 days 10 hours ago) and read 2197 times:
Quoting adamspotter (Reply 8): Good video report, thanks!
Looking forward to your next vid!
cheers,
adamspotter // Brendan
Thanks for your comment!
Quoting United1 (Reply 9): Great trip report and New Orleans is always a great time...
Small correction however..in the video you wrote about the sounds of the CFM engines buzzing...UA has IAE engines on the A320's.
You are correct. Someone else corrected me about that. On wikipedia, it said that UA had CFM engines, but it appears IAE is the move! Thanks.
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