If I'm traveling for business and have a choice, then I"ll choose a daytime flight. But if I don't have a choice, or if I'm trying to maximize my time on holiday trips, I don't mind the redeyes. I tend to sleep relatively well on flights, and if I'm having problems a couple of Benadryl will typicall...
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Jump to postStart date to charge for alcoholic beverages in Y on transatlantic, SAm and LatAm flights is Jan 6, IIRC. If they're on par with their N.A. competitors then I don't have a problem and they are not charging in F or C. Of course, I also have a stack of about 70 drink chits to start digging into ...
Jump to postI'm a Ch9 junkie... In 2004 I'd guess that about 90%+ of my mainline flights had Ch9 turned on. I've asked a few times when it wasn't on, and the answer was (from the <acronym title="Safair (South Africa)">FA</acronym>) typically that 'this captain never turns it on' or something along those lines o...
Jump to postDmerinop -- If you don't mind another question... I'm planning to spend a few days in Marbella in February (staying at the Westin resort), flying into <acronym title="Malaga (AGP / LEMG), Spain">AGP</acronym>. I'd rather not rent a car. What would be your best suggestion for transportation between (...
Jump to postI don't know about the gate agents knowing "you" are seated in the exit row unless they see your b.p. for some reason (but in your scenario of online checkin, they typically wouldn't) but when the <acronym title="Safair (South Africa)">FA</acronym> comes by to do the "are you ready/willing/able to a...
Jump to postElkGrove, thanks for your post above. It is encouraging to see a senior manager from <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acronym> keeping an eye on the boards whether it's in an official capacity or not. It's also nice to have someone at your level asking for pax input. I think the posts (abo...
Jump to postNot a <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acronym> employee, just a 1K with 45 RTs this year. Just wanted to give you all my best thoughts and let you know that there are a lot of pax out here who do wish you the best and continue to support the employees of <acronym title="United Airlines (U...
Jump to postLast October on an international trip all four segments were on a 767. On 3 of the segments the overheads came open on takeoff and/or landing. Thankfully nothing fell out. The overheads in two of the segments weren't ovestuffed (I was sitting underneath one of them (center) which had only a tote bag...
Jump to postBritPilot777 -- If you are holding a Business Class ticket, regardless of it being paid C or upgraded, you are eligible to use the Business Class check-in. Just be sure at <acronym title="London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL), United Kingdom">LHR</acronym> to have something printed out (itin) which shows y...
Jump to postBritPilot777 -- If you can get row 5 on the 767, it's got a lot of extra legroom, even if you are in the center. That's my favorite C row on United's 3-class 767. I've also done a redeye in 8 and it was nice enough w/respect to room. On the <acronym title="Transaer (Ireland) and Trans Asian Airlines...
Jump to postClosest I've had would be a lightning strike a few weeks ago flying <acronym title="Chicago - O'Hare International (ORD / KORD), USA - Illinois">ORD</acronym>-<acronym title="Indianapolis - International (IND / KIND), USA - Indiana">IND</acronym> home for Thanksgiving, on one of the brand new EMB170...
Jump to postBritPilot777 -- do you have status on any of the *A carriers? As a *Gold on an international business class ticket you'll have access to the RCC. On an international ticket this also means that you are entitled to two drink chits at the RCC(s*). Be sure to ask the agent staffing the entrance to them...
Jump to postHere are a few other recent comments on <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acronym> business class. (It's easier to post the link and get all comments, rather than just copy & paste my own comments) Enjoy your trip & the <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acronym> business class serv...
Jump to postGreat photos Cameron!!! I liked the new color scheme already (we all have our preferences, don't we) and on the 744 as well!
Jump to postOkay....question for anyone working on the ramps at <acronym title="Chicago - O'Hare International (ORD / KORD), USA - Illinois">ORD</acronym> last Wednesday evening.... One of my pals whose flight was delayed 5 hours (last 2 hours were on the plane waiting to push) was told this story "...The centr...
Jump to postA few weeks ago I did a day trip to <acronym title="Brussels - National (Zaventem) / Melsbroek (BRU / EBBR / EBMB), Belgium">BRU</acronym> from <acronym title="London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL), United Kingdom">LHR</acronym> on <acronym title="Bloomington / Normal - Central Illinois Regional (BMI / KBM...
Jump to postOne more thing -- don't forget to try out your seat functions (recline, footrests, lights, ptv, etc) as soon as you board. This way if there are any problems with your seat there is a chance to move you into another seat or possibly get it fixed (depending on the problem) before departure.
Jump to postOpinions will vary depending on pax favorite carriers. Frankly I really like the <acronym title="United Airlines (U<acronym title="South African Airways">SA</acronym>)">UA</acronym> flight attendants and have typically had good to really great service in their Business cabin. But that said, I usuall...
Jump to postYTD 90 segments on <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acronym> for 98k <acronym title="Bismarck - Municipal (BIS / KBIS), USA - North Dakota">BIS</acronym> miles (I live in Cgo so with <acronym title="Chicago - O'Hare International (ORD / KORD), USA - Illinois">ORD</acronym> as my home airpo...
Jump to postAgree with the above comments re RCC membership. Whether it's worth the $$$ or miles depends on how much you're going to use it. Membership fees are discounted based on your <acronym title="Martinair (Netherlands)">MP</acronym> status (I didn't feel I could justify the cost until hitting 1K with its...
Jump to postThe past few years when flying around the holidays, I've taken on boxes (1 pound size) of Frango mints for the crew to share (I know, not the best candy in the world, but it's something that says "Chicago", where I currently reside). The other advantage to Frangos is that the box is sealed. I've tho...
Jump to postI live in the Janesville approach path to <acronym title="Chicago - O'Hare International (ORD / KORD), USA - Illinois">ORD</acronym>, but unfortunately far enough out that it's usually tough to distinguish (aside from recognizing the blue <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acronym> belly) pl...
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After that would be American, due to their position as our corporate air partner
Nwfltattendant -- I absolutely loved that list! I don't have too many 'gates of hell' -- but topping my list has to be flying during the summer months, holiday season & spring break: too many people flying who are only on planes once or twice a year and have absolutely no idea where they're going, w...
Jump to postIt's not as if the FAs (or other airline employees) don't have my sympathy with respect to the givebacks, etc that are being asked of them. BUT, the thought of going on strike against an airline, particularly one in a difficult financial situation such as <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</a...
Jump to postBad as they look on the outside, they were even worse on the inside. Thankfully all of the ones I've been on in recent months have been reconfigured for E+.
Jump to post<b>LVZXV says "...you'd be hard pressed to find better meat than at "La Brigada", located on the corner of Calles Peña and Pueyrredón..." </b> Excellent advice! We didn't make it there the two nights I was in BsAs, but my two friends who stayed for an extra night and another who was also in for the ...
Jump to postAwesome question -- I'm flying down with friends tomorrow night for the weekend (on <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acronym>). Thanks to all for the suggestions -- they mirror most of the suggestions I had gotten from friends who love BsAs (although I won't be checking out the women ...
Jump to postCongratulations on your new position!!! I've always thought being a ramper would be such a great job -- it's a tough job, but WOW, getting to be out there on the ground with those big beauties!
Jump to postThis year I'll have between 100-105k <acronym title="Bismarck - Municipal (BIS / KBIS), USA - North Dakota">BIS</acronym> miles on <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acronym>, and about 35k <acronym title="Bismarck - Municipal (BIS / KBIS), USA - North Dakota">BIS</acronym> miles on <acronym...
Jump to postUA 1K (80% approx. paid for myself) and <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym> Gold "against my wishes" (my employer pays for that one as they're our corporate carrier). <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym> Gold doesn't give me much more benefit than the early boardin...
Jump to postIt's been interesting to watch the EQM (Elite Qualifying Miles) promos that have been offered up over the past month or so. They've been restricted to the higher fare classes (unfortunately I don't recall which was the lowest fare bucket), but last year they were offering up EQM promos on most, incl...
Jump to postI've generally had pretty good <acronym title="Air Europa (Spain)">UX</acronym> experiences with flighs operated by SkyWest and AWAC. Had my first Trans States last week -- one of the best <acronym title="Air Europa (Spain)">UX</acronym> <acronym title="Safair (South Africa)">FA</acronym> attitudes ...
Jump to postI flew <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym>-<acronym title="Chicago - O'Hare International (ORD / KORD), USA - Illinois">ORD</acronym> on the 767-300ER a few weeks ago and enjoyed it (sat in 5F -- a bit less claustrophobic since you don't have som...
Jump to postUA is supposed to be moving to the D concourse this autumn, and has been discussed for a year or two now so I'm not sure how or if it ties into <acronym title="Northwest Airlines (USA)">NW</acronym>. SUPPOSEDLY ATA will be taking over the counter where <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acro...
Jump to postCan you be a bit more specific about what you're wanting to know? There are many here who can provide you with input, but it will be a bit easier if you give us an idea what you want (seats, leg room, service, ability to upgrade, flying full-fare, etc) Tks!
Jump to postI love the upper deck. I'll qualify that by saying that <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acronym> is the only airline whose 747 I've flown. Two weeks ago had my first experience in business class downstairs -- and it didn't compare to the service I've typically had upstairs. Upstairs (IME)...
Jump to postUnited also offers this on a seemingly-random basis when purchasing your tickets through their website. I've had it happen several times -- not sure if <acronym title="Tower Air (USA)">FF</acronym> status plays a role in it or not. I've had it offer <acronym title="Chicago - O'Hare International (OR...
Jump to postUnfortunately I'm going to miss you by a week. I'm planning to hit the In & Out on the 17th after I fly in, late afternoon.
Jump to postUA's Premium Service (aka "ps") is scheduled to begin on October 18 (2004). Haven't heard anything indicating the reconfigured metal has been in the air yet. For more information: <a href="http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,50964,00.html" target=_blank>http://www.united.com/page/article/0,672...
Jump to postI haven't heard anything about it either. However, could this possibly be in reference to the new Premium Service flights that they'll be running out of <acronym title="New York - John F. Kennedy International (Idlewild) (JFK / KJFK), USA - New York">JFK</acronym>? I don't recall if they were going ...
Jump to postI just got off UA125and had fantastic FAs in business class (with one exception....definitly fit the "matron" description but moreso by attitude than appearance). Also a fantastic <acronym title="Sudan Airways">SD</acronym> at <acronym title="Chicago - O'Hare International (ORD / KORD), USA - Illino...
Jump to postAug 27: to <acronym title="Orlando - International (McCoy) (MCO / KMCO), USA - Florida">MCO</acronym> via <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym> (ex <acronym title="Chicago - O'Hare International (ORD / KORD), USA - Illinois">ORD</acronym>) and back...
Jump to postUal777contrail -- I was using "elite" status as a generic term to cover all of the status levels at United rather than posting "UGS/1K/1P/2P" Sorry for the confusion -- used to some of the <acronym title="Tower Air (USA)">FF</acronym> boards that refer to all the "above general member" levels as "el...
Jump to postSimilar release today re <acronym title="Northwest Airlines (USA)">NW</acronym> per this afternoon's news. With <acronym title="Northwest Airlines (USA)">NW</acronym>, they said that pax will pay if you call res to book it rather than over the web, pay for booking it at the airport & pay if you book...
Jump to postSimilar link is posted under "What will happen to ATA" from Chicago Business. I have another link also posted there from today's IBJ Daily "Breaking News" release <a href="http://trinity.ibj.com/newdaily2/html/daily_story_082404br.html" target=_blank>http://trinity.ibj.com/newdaily2/html/daily_story...
Jump to postReleased about an hour ago (15:57 EST) from IBJ Daily (Indianapolis Business journal) re the selling of the 14 gates at <acronym title="Chicago - Midway (MDW / KMDW), USA - Illinois">MDW</acronym>. <a href="http://trinity.ibj.com/newdaily2/html/daily_story_082404br.html" target=_blank>http://trinity...
Jump to postThanks BURules & Jmsintexas -- I've stayed at the Westin before (but have never been to this In 'n Out) and definitely recall it didn't seem like the most pedestrian-friendly walk along Sepulveda (the time/distance didn't bother me). I do recall the Westin being one of the furthest out of the hotels...
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