A week with the grandkids... while trying to survive 13 hours in Y
Jul 22, 2014, 8:54 pm
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It was not my original intent to fly back home on United. Indeed, I had purchased a non-refundable ticket on AA8 one of two daily HNL-DFW 767-300s assuming that I would be upgraded, either with a free EXP upgrade or, worst case, an SWU. Alas, I played the odds and lost when a wide open F cabin went from F7 A5 to F2 A0 overnight.
But the UA hard product looks like it gets the job done, especially on the red-eye.
Jul 23, 2014, 9:00 am
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Jul 23, 2014, 10:03 am
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Thanks everyone for following the saga and for your comments.
That "main" is a cold plate of red peppers in front and, left to right, cheese, artichoke heart and quinoa, supposedly. 
LOL. Maybe they just pick them up, fold them and reseal in plastic. Saves money if you only wash them once a month. 
You might consider spending the extra miles and upgrading to LH when they open seats in that last week before departure.
I don't think UA catering has had an original idea in years. In contrast, AA changes menu once a month.
IMO, well worth the trip. Believe it or not, that was "cheese"
Thank you happymom2008. To be fair to the crew, the blanket was sealed in plastic and the grease stain not apparent until I removed it and open it up.
Agree on both! For a domestic flight, the hard product is great. Just eat before the flight.
+1
Although I don't know what, if anything, they offered from the BOB menu in Y.
I know of UA F pax that have bought from the BOB menu. A lot depends on the crew and whether they will let you buy before all Y pax are offered.
Auwe!
But the UA hard product looks like it gets the job done, especially on the red-eye.
But the UA hard product looks like it gets the job done, especially on the red-eye.
Although I don't know what, if anything, they offered from the BOB menu in Y.
I know of UA F pax that have bought from the BOB menu. A lot depends on the crew and whether they will let you buy before all Y pax are offered.
Jul 23, 2014, 5:40 pm
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A week with the grandkids... while trying to survive 13 hours in Y
Great ending. Appears that as long as you eat before the flight, drink a lot, it's a great flight in a very good seat for USA first class. United club looks pretty good too.
Ps I was reading one of your old trip reports and you stated that you were mad about Lebron leaving Cleveland for Miami (don't have actual quote). How do you feel about him now? Just curious to hear firsthand.
Ps I was reading one of your old trip reports and you stated that you were mad about Lebron leaving Cleveland for Miami (don't have actual quote). How do you feel about him now? Just curious to hear firsthand.
Jul 24, 2014, 4:32 am
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Excellent finale. The food looks gross! Glad you had a nice dinner before. Have I mentioned how glad I am I was able to switch from UA F to LH F? haha
The seat does look quite good for a "domestic" flight. Now back to your regular F reports!
The seat does look quite good for a "domestic" flight. Now back to your regular F reports!
Jul 24, 2014, 10:38 am
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I've had the that "snack" they gave you at a restaurant and it looked more colorful and alive than this one. the one you showed looks old... kinda a weird choice for an airplane too.
Jul 24, 2014, 10:25 pm
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Great ending. Appears that as long as you eat before the flight, drink a lot, it's a great flight in a very good seat for USA first class. United club looks pretty good too.
Ps I was reading one of your old trip reports and you stated that you were mad about Lebron leaving Cleveland for Miami (don't have actual quote). How do you feel about him now? Just curious to hear firsthand.
Ps I was reading one of your old trip reports and you stated that you were mad about Lebron leaving Cleveland for Miami (don't have actual quote). How do you feel about him now? Just curious to hear firsthand.
Ah yes, Lebron. I loved him until he split for Miami, then hated him. But now all is forgiven. Mrs. SFO mocked me for tearing up when he announced he was "coming home". I went back to Cleveland to boo at his first game back as then enemy, and I hope to go back for his first game in November.
All is forgiven.
Excellent move. When are you traveling?
Jul 26, 2014, 12:33 am
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As always, great TR! I enjoyed reading your views on Y. I'd have to say WN is probably my least favorite airline that I've flown with that is still in operation.
What would have really completed the whole report would have been a review on the Happy Meal.
What would have really completed the whole report would have been a review on the Happy Meal.
Jul 26, 2014, 6:29 am
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SFO777 welcme back from your "break". Seems you did he best thing in Waikiki....arrive, then leave ! Maui was great but last month in Waikiki with the family was awful, wish I I hade seen the AW review then.
I compare HNL with Okinawa, the biggest difference is is more Japanese in HNL, more americans in Okinawa !!
I compare HNL with Okinawa, the biggest difference is is more Japanese in HNL, more americans in Okinawa !!
Aug 13, 2014, 7:04 am
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Quote: What an amazing treat this dinner was. One of the best meals of the year at what is one of our Ten 10 Favorite Restaurants in the World.
Hi there,
Seems like you had one hell of a dinner at Wong's - everything looks Sensational.
Would you care to elaborate your top 10 favorite restaurants of the World list?
All the best
/A
Hi there,
Seems like you had one hell of a dinner at Wong's - everything looks Sensational.
Would you care to elaborate your top 10 favorite restaurants of the World list?
All the best
/A