Programs: UA 2M/GS, AA EXP (Match and hard way), HH Diamond, Hyatt P, SPG GFL, Fairmont PC+
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Creepy? - Being announced by name to board as UA GS.
It's happened twice now (SNA and IAH) in the last few months - while hanging about waiting for pre-board announcement on a UA flight SNA-SFO, the GA calls "Mr X, Mr Y Ms Z, Mrs Q.... please approach the podium (Pause) to board as Global Service members..." followed by the Zillion Eyeball Stare from other pax and a "Walk of Shame" feeling.
After that happened the first time, I mentioned to the Purser what had happened - she was puzzled. UA GS Dir @ SFO likewise puzzled - "not policy, and yes it's creepy". She took note of it - I didn't hear anything of it after.
It happened again in IAD a couple of weeks ago. I chose not to come up with the other 4 people called. Pretty sure it wasn't the same GA (SNA vs IAH?) - I did ask the GA as I did board if this was new policy and was told it was... pointed out the creepiness factor - she shrugged. I've flown a lot of UA segments in between and after the most recent occurrence - It's only happened the two times so far.
Does anyone else think this is anything but a privacy breach? Thoughts?
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I think there are so few GSes left that calling them out by name makes better sense when they are present rather than having a GS boarding group that has nobody in it.
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I think there are so few GSes left that calling them out by name makes better sense when they are present rather than having a GS boarding group that has nobody in it.
I agree.
It is a bit odd. But there is also no reason the GS couldn't just wait a minute or so before boarding.
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Programs: UA 1K MM
Posts: 70
Some GS's complain that they are not given enough recognition. So in this case UA goes out and recognizes GS's and it is "creepy"?!?! Can't win for trying!!
Programs: Mileage Plus 2P (former 1P, *sad trombone*)
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Far be it for a lowly 1P to lecture a GS, but if you let yourself experience a "walk of shame" feeling associated with your status then it might be time to turn in your wings. Allegiant awaits.
Creepy? Well, if the GA has a voice like Hannibal Lector, I suppose it might be. Otherwise, there are far "creepier" things/people in this world than that.
