In light of the apparent success of DO/Tour of UA SFO facility, I'd like to propose that the next one take place somewhere on the east coast, say at IAD. This will:

1) Facilitate east coast flyers getting to the event.

2) Allow us to engage UA management at the precise location where improvements can be made. Instead of touring the maintenance facility, the group can walk the concourses and observe boarding procedure at various gates, as well as tour the various RCCs.

CO's DO just concluded and once again attendees seem to be very pleased. So much so, that NW attendees are now organizing to charter a 747. The difficulty so far is getting enough people to sign up.

If we UA MP folks are to do such a thing, I propose that we stick to smaller planes, preferably something that exemplifies UA. Maybe a Ted A320 or non-ExPlus CRJ-200.

If this seems to be a joke, it is in a way, but the east coast locale proposal is no joke. With the discount 15K saver awards and the large # of MPers on east coast, I imagine we can get a significant crowd.