Where to find the UA operated 764 and 781 flights?
Which destinations get the 767-400 and 787-10 most frequently? I am planning some trips for next year. I know it is quite early to predict those schedules but I am hoping these planes are rostered...
View ArticleUA1625 - A Real Stinker
Was in the normal group of hyper-ventilating pre boarders this morning when I caught a glimpse of a service dog and owners boarding ahead of me. No big deal. Flight was packed as usual. Was seated in...
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MileagePlus Shopping - Win 100,000 miles plus $2,500
I received the below email with the indicated mileage and cash offer. I clicked on the link and looked at the fine print (also shown below) at the bottom of the Web page (it's also at the bottom of the...
View ArticleUnited Club Fly coming to IAH
Was walking out of Terminal B at IAH last night, and saw signs for a brand new United Club Fly just under where the current United Club is!
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UA4589 DCA-EWR Interesting Flight Path 15 Sept 2024
Isn't this flight path in the restricted air space? UA4589 from this morning (September 15, 2024). Rare view of the all of landmarks from the left side on northbound flight.
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Why doesn't UAX use UA line maintenance (where available)?
Mostly a question of frustration, sitting on UA6025 (Mesa) which was already an hour late "awaiting inbound aircraft" and after boarding and sitting in silence for a half an hour the captain finally...
View ArticleWhy doesn't UAX use UA line maintenance (where available)?
Mostly a question of frustration, sitting on UA6025 (Mesa) which was already an hour late "awaiting inbound aircraft" and after boarding and sitting in silence for a half an hour the captain finally...
View ArticleHas anyone booked a longer layover to enjoy Polaris Lounge longer?
I dont mean MANY HOURS longer, but i just booked a route and I had to options on the ground in Houston. Both options same price. I am traveling in Polaris. One connection time was 3 hours, the other 5...
View ArticleRisk of choosing 1A?
Is there a risk of choosing/switching to 1A on a 764 if it opens up a few hours before departure? Is this a common crew rest seat?
View ArticleComplimentary premier upgrades on UA metal but non-UA ticket number?
I booked an itinerary via Air Canada's website because it was significantly cheaper. I have Platinum status, and there are two of us on the itinerary; the first leg YYC-YEG is on AC metal, the second...
View ArticleMP earning on LX codeshare on CX metal?
I am flying HKG-SYD, J-class on Cathay metal on a LX ticket with an LX flight number. Will I get PQF, PQP or miles through Mileage Plus? It would have been a simple question, except for the CX metal....
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EWR is once again #1 -- The WORST large airport in the US!
Woohoo -- we crushed it again. "On top of finishing last in 2023 among the country's major airports in analytics company J.D. Power's annual airport-satisfaction survey, Newark Liberty International...
View ArticleEWR-HEL: UA metal or LH preferred?
Planning January 2025 travel to HEL from EWR. (Business Classs) Do you suggest UA 787-10 or LH 747-8 outbound? For return flight, the last segment on a LH350-900, HEL-MUC-EWR. Also- the connection time...
View ArticlePremier access added to booking?
Flying UA and see from my boarding pass that I have Premier access. Im non status flying Y I did look at the option for adding this to my booking before I checked in but never purchased" it nor can...
View Article100k Mileage Polaris flights June/July 2025 USA-SYD
Just picked up SAN-SFO-SYD in Polaris in June 2025 and SYD-SFO-SAN in July 2025 for 100,000 miles each way, so 200,000 miles total.
View Articlea few questions about trip to Asia...
Aloha kakou! I have an award trip coming up in about a month that involves a fairly complicated routing - I'm watching for better, more direct ones to open but I had to work with what was available....
View ArticleHow I moved from lifetime Gold to lifetime Global Services in 24 months
Introduction Yep, picking a title is hard, so I thought Id flavor it with some clickbait! The title is true, but those 24 months were spread over close to six years. Another title I was toying with is...
View Article[Rumor] Is UA Starting New Service Between HNL and Asia?
Was reluctant to post this but curious to know whether others heard something similar. Over past 2 months was told by 4 UA employees – independently of each other – that in 2025 UA is going to begin...
View ArticleAdvice on chances of being able to change a lousy connection
Hi all.. Looking for some advice here. I am planning a trip to South Africa in June 2025, and have been watching prices on 3 J tickets for a while. I've had my eye on a UA flight BOS-EWR-CPT returning...
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