Ord-bru: 767->777
I recently noticed that in the coming months, UA will be swapping a 767 for a 777 from ORD to BRU. I initially thought it was a seasonal metal adjustment but after sampling a few dates in the fall and...
View ArticleDo VZ Airfones still work (UA 744)?
Hey, While traveling aboard UA's [insert favorite adjective here] 744s -- I noticed that there are VZ Airfones at the back of the aircraft on either side. There are may have been others throughout the...
View ArticleSDC at vicinity airport?
For example, flew into DAL but now want to change to an earlier flight out of DFW.
View ArticleUnited MileagePlus Club Visa Signature -- still 2 bags?
I've always been allowed 2 bags due to my Club visa card. Now the baggage allowance at the online check-in is showing one bag? Why? I am a Premier Silver with the United Club Visa Signature. Silver...
View Articleadvice needed to kix
my significant other was suppose to fly cle-ord-sfo tonight then sfo-kix on april 2 He arrived at the airport to find out that flight was cancelled. they put him in hotel and gave him cle-den-sfo-kix...
View ArticleTranscon redeye in F - difference between A320 vs 752 (non-BF)?
W Coast - E Coast options for my redeye via EWR or IAD appear to be limited to aircraft without lie flat seats in F. I can't do JFK, so no PS options for this 1K. Lot's of M-up though, so I am trying...
View ArticleMileage upgrade question
We may not be frequent fliers by standards of many FT members, but my family does usually usually take round-trip flights twice per year or so. Over the years we've finally saved up enough miles to...
View ArticleTaking earlier flight at the airport with domestic 1st class ticket
Hello, I never fly domestic in the US, hence my question here. We are holding 2 discounted first class LAS/SFO ticket on UA for after tomorrow afternoon and would like to fly earlier in the day than I...
View ArticleNon-status spouse gets more notices from UA than this 1K.
First, I respect kettles. My wife has no status and I am a 1K. Thought it interesting that she gets more notices from UA about deals then I do. :confused:
View ArticleSmoking on the Island Hopper
Yes... I know smoking isn't allowed on the airplane, but how about the stops (besides KWA) between HNL and GUM? It looks there's plenty of outdoor space that's accessible to onward passengers who...
View ArticleUA captain diverts flight, removes pax because of IFE complaints
From James Fallows' very good blog on the Atlantic (other comments about UA at the link well worth reading): http://www.theatlantic.com/national/...engers/274512/ Quote: I know the real names of the...
View ArticleBlinds in the SFO United Club
Is it just me or is the UA Club in SFO always shrouded in darkness due to the blinds always being shut during the day?
View ArticleGetting off on connection to save miles, but what about bags?
Hey all, I'm currently in Buenos Aires, I am heading to NYC and want to use my miles. Here's the scenario. BA to NYC Direct = 30k miles + taxes I then looked up a flight from Buenos Aires to Caracas on...
View ArticleFiguring out how many people are ahead of you for a GPU ...
I've booked W class tickets and am awaiting upgrades using my GPU, and I'm a 1K. Now I'm trying to figure out, if there are a certain number of seats available, then, when those seats are released for...
View ArticleAward Routing Question (SEA-NRT-SIN-BKK)
I am attempting to work out a routing to get my Fiance and I to BKK for our Honeymoon. We are looking at departing Dec 31st/Jan1st from SEA. Award space for Y is getting filled up, compounded with OZs...
View ArticleHow to upgrade non Y class economy fares on Lufthansa using United instruments?
Or suggestions of what to ask for from friends on Lufthansa to see if they are able to upgrade my flight(s) using their instruments (I do not have SWU's since i'm a lowly Premier Executive). I know...
View ArticleUAL booking issues
I am trying to put together a family trip for four in July or August 2014. My wife and I have just reached the 260k miles required for four coach seat. What would you recommend to maximize ual miles...
View ArticleAward booking NYC-CPT questions
Hi all, Going to South Africa for my honeymoon in June 2014 for about 20 days (including travel days), and looking to fly direct in business. Our ideal itinerary is: NYC -> CPT via JNB on the...
View ArticleUA Operated metal from SGN to HKG
I am looking at options from SGN to HKG, and one of the ones listed in late July was UA 116. Anyone have any experience w/ this flight?
View ArticleWhat Is the Email for Sending in Staff COMPLIMENTS
I have plenty of "Above and Beyond" certificates for USAir, but I had the strangest thing happen to me yesterday - I received superlative service from a United employee. Not once in my years of travel...
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