A weekend went mechanical
My first A320 flight BOS-IAH went back to the gate from the runway with 'engine issues'. A few mechanics and 1.5 hours later we were finally on the way to IAH where we arrived > 1 hr late. Of course...
View ArticleTATL Upgrade Question
I am flying tomorrow from SCE-IAD-FCO and when I checked in it asked if I wanted to upgrade. The cost was $489 (which seemed low). However when I checked I wanted to upgrade the leg, the IAD-FCO leg...
View ArticleHow long until my new status is recognized for CPUs?
So reading here I have come to learn that since it takes a couple of days for the system to recognize my new Platinum status (showed up in the system yesterday), therefore, I knew I was kind of sol for...
View ArticleUCH and Pilots reach Tentative Agreement
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/united...031500642.html I wonder how much additional flying will be outsourced to regionals. As it is, seems most domestic flights at IAD/ORD are Express with mainline...
View Articlea flight attendant stole my chicken
Was on a flight yesterday second to last row in F. Flight attendant asks if I want a chicken salad or chipolte wrap. I order the salad she comes back and said catering forgot to put chicken on the last...
View ArticleUnited Club plans?
I'm sorry if this has already been discussed... I used search and couldn't find anything recent. What plans, if any, are out there for the United Club? Will we see any effort to renovate old clubs,...
View ArticleWindow alignment on CRJ-700
Which has the better window alignment-3A or 4A on the Skywest aircraft. Under seat storage is not a factor. Couldn't find anything in the long-ruunning thread. Thanks!
View ArticleChecked luggage on an extended layover?
This is probably a dumb question, but I hardly ever (voluntarily) check bags... This week, I'll be flying on UA1664, a redeye from SFO to EWR. I then connect to UA68 EWR to ARN, which doesn't depart...
View ArticleWhy haven't my United miles posted to my account?
I've read that there are 2 versions of the Chase United MileagePlus Explorer credit card. The first one is available to the general public, and offers a 30k mile bonus. The second one gives you a 55k...
View ArticleGlobalFirst IFE 777 Old Configuration
What is the IFE in globalfirst on the 777 old configuration?
View ArticleHKG: Why are flights from ORD & EWR so far away?
Hello, I'm attempting the connection @ HKG to SIN via the EWR route. - Why does connecting to this flight in HKG take so long, with the planes so far away? - Isn't this plane the same one that...
View ArticleUA 787 N26906 - Broken and going back to the factory?
I was scheduled LAX-IAH on the 787 (N20904) last night, which was delayed hours and then swapped for a 762. This morning I see they have a UAL7708 flight plan filed IAH-BFI. Sending it back to Boeing...
View ArticleUnited Changed our Q-400 now what
So in Dec I am flying from ABQ-ORD via DEN and on the way to ORD we are flying on the Q-400 the original seat map had us in Econ+ seats well now they changed our seats due to UA changing the Q-400...
View ArticleCash payment option gone for united.com reservations?
I can no longer find the Cash payment option when booking online. Is this another "enhancement"?
View ArticleMileage Award Ticket Upgrades ?
I have a business class flight booked with my mileage awards. Is it possible to request an upgrade to first class at the gate? I have been upgraded several times in the past but it was all with paid...
View ArticleMP Shopping Bonus Miles Started today but I bought yesterday?
I just got an email from MP about double miles and bonus points for shopping with MP. I just bought a $900 Miele vacuum cleaner from Williams-Sonoma yesterday online - 2 miles/$1 now today 4...
View ArticleCan an Int'l F Award Be Made For Any Region, Any Cheaper?
Booked 2x one way F awards for my wife and I for 35k points each. It turns out Japan to Oceanic Islands (New Caledonia) is only 10k/20k/35k one way. It is only serviced 2x per week from Auckland on Air...
View ArticleLong layover question
I'm planning on flying DCA-EWR-SXM in about a month. The DCA-EWR leg lands at 10:38, and leaves EWR at 7:59 the next morning (this actually works out perfectly, as I'm traveling with a friend who lives...
View ArticleStar endorsement waiver
A few years back, Star carriers (except SQ) had an "endorsement waiver" policy amongst the carriers that allowed airport agents to endorse full fare tickets to other star carriers (exc SQ) without the...
View ArticleJust received sweepstakes winner notification. SCAM?
I just received this email stating I'm a sweepstakes winner but I think this might be a scam. The link it asks to click even asks for my SSN. Has anyone else received this? We're happy to let you know...
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