My former Secretary and husband were flying UNITED Airlines to the MAJOR WWII reunion in Europe for POWs a few years ago. I believe it was the big anniversary event, that we saw on TV, but so few of us remember or care about. It might have been a D-DAY or V-DAY event or something related(?).

They have NO FF status with any airline, and are in their 80's. His plane was shot down and he was injured and 'death' marched by the Nazi. They were upgraded to FIRST CLASS from LAX to Europe without asking or anything else!! She credits me with teaching her how to be personable and friendly, when making reservations, as the only explanation for the upgrade. Perhaps the Airlines had a policy to upgrade the Veterans going to the event.

I do not fly UNITED for the most part, but I still think this has to be the NICEST and FINEST consideration by any airline, that I know of. Better then all the bonuses and upgrades, that I have ever got or read about on this Bullitan Board. It is one of those ONCE in a LIFETIME 'THANK YOU', that make a difference in peoples' lives, who made a difference in ours! HATS OFF TO UNITED!