Last night, a personal friend of mine (and also FTer) called me and pretty much begged me to call the 1K line on his behalf to get his flight fixed. Of course, I obliged. But I got a busy signal 3 straight times, got mad, and started this thread instead. (Though I guess if I kept trying, I'd eventually get through, just like a GM.)

Maybe there is a business opportunity here. Since COdbaUA can't seem to prioritize their 1K/GS passengers anymore, maybe I should implement a queue for FTers (for a nominal fee, of course)

I call UA, wait on hold for X hours and finally get through. Then I start having FTers IM me stating that they need to speak to an agent. When it is their turn, I have them dial my conference line and then connect them with the UA agent. When they are done, I don't hang up, but rather IM the next FTer to have him call into my conference line. Wonder how many 'friends' the UA agent would be willing to help on a single call? Maybe we could get her entire shift?

So, what would you pay for this service right now?

(Note: I'm just theorizing here. I'm not offering to do this. Yet.)