View Full Version : US Envoy - PVD - BCN via PHLthy 8-Aug-07


VanTheMan63
Aug 9, 07, 4:50 am
Folks, I have some pics I'll post later, but I wanted to get some info out....

Operationally, perfect....everything on time, bags made the connection, the whole works. Peachy.

As far as the "value," disgusting. I've frequently said to people, "if you pay for US F-Class, you'll want to take a swing at someone when you get off the airplane for feeling ripped off.

Same for Envoy....X 12 for me. Paid just shy of $2,600 for my ticket and my wife's....$3,300 for the CA people. And I TOTALLY understand why I hear stories about F/A professionals explaining to Sand Castle "wanna be managers & leaders" why they're embarrassed.

-- The airplane was just GROSS, FILTHY. I took this one pic that's amazing...one person in my group, pulled his IFE video monitor out and it looked like someone rubbed mud all over it. Took a pic.

-- My wife's IFE didn't work, at all. So, she almost had to sit on my lap...and we had a splitter so she could listen. I'll write the company, but I don't need vouchers, I'm done with these people.

-- The flooring at my seat (3A 3B) was coming apart, took a pic of that.

-- The seats were worn and BEAT looking

-- Food was sub par....the wine was the same wine as domestic F-Class. Now, I happen to like the Chenin Blanc....but, c'mon, this is supposed to be a step up.

-- Flight attendant "apologized" before pushing back about lavs in the middle part of the airplane not working.

-- My seat was broken, foot rest didn't work, VERY uncomfortable seat.

-- When the movie flight attendant came on to apologize to people in coach that the main video screen did not work.

-- One person in my party, Amy, who is a 2 million miler with UA and extremely well traveled asked, when we got to our hotel, "what was that? That service was just awful, Southwest would have been better." Apparently, (we were on the A side of the airplane) on the F & G side, NO ONE got a choice of meals....it was fish or nothing, brken seats, filth and grime.

Just awful. I'll not ever "purchase" Envoy again. They'd have to give it to me after it's "fixed" before I'd be interested in flying it again.

CO's domestic F-Class service from ORD to IAH is WAY better then Envoy.

There were two things right:

1.) The Envoy Lounge in PHLthy is very, very nice. Like, it's the nicest part of the airline. The entire airline. I doubt Parker and Kirby had anything to do with that lounge, 'cause it's absolutely gorgeous. Given time, I'm sure they'll find a way to destroy it as well.

2.) The F/A's worked hard and did the best with what they had. I gave the guy that took care of us, Alfred, got an A&B from me.

And this company wants to go to China? Fine, let 'em go....I'd never FLY US to China.....come to think of it, I don't really have any desire to fly them from PVD-PHL.

They got me from "point A to point B," but it wasn't worth the money, not even close. And it was just stupid and ridiculous.

This carrier...can't get out of it's own way. No wonder I hear CONSTANTLY how embarrassed the F/As are with the "new" Envoy service and the absolute horriffic conditions of these aircraft.

I had some good flights recently...that I paid $89 for....but when you pop for the kind of money we did, you have MUCH higher expectations then this.

pieper
Aug 9, 07, 1:14 pm
I had some good flights recently...that I paid $89 for....but when you pop for the kind of money we did, you have MUCH higher expectations then this.

Well, US has lowered their standards so what do you expect. Problem is, they don't even meet these new standards....

AZ Travels the World
Aug 9, 07, 2:17 pm
There were two things right:

2.) The F/A's worked hard and did the best with what they had. I gave the guy that took care of us, Alfred, got an A&B from me.

Imagine the trip you just described, but with surly, disinterested F/A's thrown in. :(

It's why, after four attempts, I won't do it again.

perseus11
Aug 9, 07, 5:29 pm
"1.) The Envoy Lounge in PHLthy is very, very nice. Like, it's the nicest part of the airline. The entire airline. I doubt Parker and Kirby had anything to do with that lounge, 'cause it's absolutely gorgeous. Given time, I'm sure they'll find a way to destroy it as well."

What are trying to convey with the denigrating term: "PHLthy". Do you feel it does something to add credibility to your postings, or what is your intent?

warreng24
Aug 9, 07, 6:19 pm
This thread is NOTHING without the pics. Please post the pics!

Bear96
Aug 9, 07, 6:51 pm
What are trying to convey with the denigrating term: "PHLthy". Do you feel it does something to add credibility to your postings, or what is your intent?

I'm wondering that too. The PHL lounge was very nice; bags made the PHL connection OK and the flights through PHL were apparently on time or at least close to schedule; yet it still gets called PHLthy? :confused:

belynch
Aug 10, 07, 1:05 pm
What are trying to convey with the denigrating term: "PHLthy".

Have you been to PHL in the past year or five?

Perhaps he was calling it this to point out that the airport has a terrible (but well deserved) reputation, but there are some bright spots despite that.

Why do people call US 737's 7-dirty-7's? Why do people call CLT the Hillbilly-Philly? Because it's funny, with a tinge of truth.

Alphaguy
Aug 10, 07, 1:22 pm
Have you been to PHL in the past year or five?

Perhaps he was calling it this to point out that the airport has a terrible (but well deserved) reputation, but there are some bright spots despite that.

Why do people call US 737's 7-dirty-7's? Why do people call CLT the Hillbilly-Philly? Because it's funny, with a tinge of truth.

Wow.. been here a while and never new CLT was call Hillybilly-Philly!

That's funny.... :D

At least they are getting rid of the smoking in CLT... thats one plus... and the food is better at lower cost... Its still a US CF at times... and hardly anybody else flies out in the event of irreg Ops.

BoeingBoy
Aug 10, 07, 1:22 pm
Because it's funny, with a tinge of truth.
Or would that be "Because it's the truth, delivered with a little humor.":D

Jim

Travels2mch
Aug 10, 07, 1:30 pm
Wow.. been here a while and never new CLT was call Hillybilly-Philly!

That's funny.... :D


There's also Charladephia. We need one for DCA (Philly Jr.)......anyone??

PSU Mudder
Aug 10, 07, 1:42 pm
There's also Charladephia. We need one for DCA (Philly Jr.)......anyone??

Phreagan? Philly National? Washadelphia? Didn't Connect Again?

Travels2mch
Aug 10, 07, 1:56 pm
Phreagan? Philly National? Washadelphia? Didn't Connect Again?

^^LOL excellent! Washadelphia is my favorite! You're pretty sharp today PSU....I think I need more coffee....or maybe a martini :cool:

CIT85
Aug 10, 07, 2:32 pm
As far as the "value," disgusting. I've frequently said to people, "if you pay for US F-Class, you'll want to take a swing at someone when you get off the airplane for feeling ripped off.

Same for Envoy....X 12 for me. Paid just shy of $2,600 for my ticket and my wife's....$3,300 for the CA people. And I TOTALLY understand why I hear stories about F/A professionals explaining to Sand Castle "wanna be managers & leaders" why they're embarrassed.

And this company wants to go to China? Fine, let 'em go....I'd never FLY US to China.....come to think of it, I don't really have any desire to fly them from PVD-PHL.

This carrier...can't get out of it's own way. No wonder I hear CONSTANTLY how embarrassed the F/As are with the "new" Envoy service and the absolute horriffic conditions of these aircraft.


That's why I'm not even trying to use my worthless TA upgrades this year and taking my chances with upgrading on UA with no status.

The sad part of this story is that Envoy Class was the best Business Class from PHL to Europe when it was launched years ago. Chateaubriand freshly carved from the serving cart and decent wines and premium liquor.

geo1005
Aug 11, 07, 11:55 am
... that PHL is a dump of an airport from an operational standpoint. And the place (PHL as a city) could use a healthy dose of refinement as well... :rolleyes:

Abidjan
Aug 12, 07, 8:43 am
Photos ready?

BoeingBoy
Aug 12, 07, 10:58 am
I think VanTheMan and party are on a cruise ship about now......pics will have to wait a while.

Jim

SS255
Aug 12, 07, 2:12 pm
Yes....shipboard internet is REALLY expensive!


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