One Mile at a Time [OMaaT] discussions [merged]
Aug 7, 2016, 11:15 am
#2401
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. Maybe Oscar accepted Ben's check?
Aug 7, 2016, 11:16 am
#2402
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josephstern: Yes he did, although he remains radio-silent on the nature of his relationship with the airline. Casual blog readers would sense nothing awry.
Naturally!
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Assuming a ban was lifted, United made a smart decision. As OMAAT's readership grows, it would stunt United's growth to be invisible on the blog.
In this case I had the option between a $280 economy flight on an American CRJ-700, or a $400 first class fare on a United 787-9. Naturally I chose the latter.
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Assuming a ban was lifted, United made a smart decision. As OMAAT's readership grows, it would stunt United's growth to be invisible on the blog.
Aug 7, 2016, 12:51 pm
#2403
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josephstern: Yes he did, although he remains radio-silent on the nature of his relationship with the airline. Casual blog readers would sense nothing awry.
Naturally!
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Assuming a ban was lifted, United made a smart decision. As OMAAT's readership grows, it would stunt United's growth to be invisible on the blog.
Naturally!
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Assuming a ban was lifted, United made a smart decision. As OMAAT's readership grows, it would stunt United's growth to be invisible on the blog.
Do you think this one post will have his fan boys all running to UA now? LOL. That sounded like one of the stupid questions he asks at the end of one of his posts.
Aug 7, 2016, 1:59 pm
#2404
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Typical passive aggressive way for Ben to announce that he has compensated UA for having defrauded them, imho.
Aug 7, 2016, 2:42 pm
#2405
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One small note about the review itself.
Ben's airline and chain hotel reviews are just about the best anywhere but, as has been said here many times, his judgment about things gustatory can be more than a bit hit or miss. Here he calls the chicken jambalaya "not good"; our own SFO777 calls this meal "one of the best domestic meals you'll find."
I'll go with SFO777 on this one. (Sadly, the last time I flew UA in F was a regional flight late at night and there was no meal.)
A cynic might point to the word "domestic" in SFO777's comment and sneer that that makes Ben and SFO777 both right. Of course, no one here is a cynic, right?
On another subject, I have no doubt at all that there's an NDA as part of the whole UA settlement thing. Too bad, because the details might've been interesting, or at least somewhat instructive. And that's exactly why there's an NDA.
Ben's airline and chain hotel reviews are just about the best anywhere but, as has been said here many times, his judgment about things gustatory can be more than a bit hit or miss. Here he calls the chicken jambalaya "not good"; our own SFO777 calls this meal "one of the best domestic meals you'll find."
I'll go with SFO777 on this one. (Sadly, the last time I flew UA in F was a regional flight late at night and there was no meal.)
A cynic might point to the word "domestic" in SFO777's comment and sneer that that makes Ben and SFO777 both right. Of course, no one here is a cynic, right?
On another subject, I have no doubt at all that there's an NDA as part of the whole UA settlement thing. Too bad, because the details might've been interesting, or at least somewhat instructive. And that's exactly why there's an NDA.
Aug 7, 2016, 2:54 pm
#2406
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One small note about the review itself.
Ben's airline and chain hotel reviews are just about the best anywhere but, as has been said here many times, his judgment about things gustatory can be more than a bit hit or miss. Here he calls the chicken jambalaya "not good"; our own SFO777 calls this meal "one of the best domestic meals you'll find."
I'll go with SFO777 on this one. (Sadly, the last time I flew UA in F was a regional flight late at night and there was no meal.)
A cynic might point to the word "domestic" in SFO777's comment and sneer that that makes Ben and SFO777 both right. Of course, no one here is a cynic, right?
On another subject, I have no doubt at all that there's an NDA as part of the whole UA settlement thing. Too bad, because the details might've been interesting, or at least somewhat instructive. And that's exactly why there's an NDA.
Ben's airline and chain hotel reviews are just about the best anywhere but, as has been said here many times, his judgment about things gustatory can be more than a bit hit or miss. Here he calls the chicken jambalaya "not good"; our own SFO777 calls this meal "one of the best domestic meals you'll find."
I'll go with SFO777 on this one. (Sadly, the last time I flew UA in F was a regional flight late at night and there was no meal.)
A cynic might point to the word "domestic" in SFO777's comment and sneer that that makes Ben and SFO777 both right. Of course, no one here is a cynic, right?
On another subject, I have no doubt at all that there's an NDA as part of the whole UA settlement thing. Too bad, because the details might've been interesting, or at least somewhat instructive. And that's exactly why there's an NDA.
Funny, I think his reviews are tiresome and while I use to read him ages ago and I admit tried some of the products he tried, I found my review was 180 degrees different from his. That's when I stopped reading him and only go over there if something is referenced here. When I do, my opinion of him and the blog are reinforced.
If he is back in UAs good graces at least we know he won't be trying to scam them for something if his "standards" are not met. I'm sure his name and MP account have lots of interesting notes attached. I am disappointed that UA did this. Guess there is no such thing as moral high ground if the company is publicly held.
Aug 7, 2016, 3:09 pm
#2407
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Aug 7, 2016, 3:21 pm
#2408
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One small note about the review itself.
Ben's airline and chain hotel reviews are just about the best anywhere but, as has been said here many times, his judgment about things gustatory can be more than a bit hit or miss. Here he calls the chicken jambalaya "not good"; our own SFO777 calls this meal "one of the best domestic meals you'll find."
I'll go with SFO777 on this one. (Sadly, the last time I flew UA in F was a regional flight late at night and there was no meal.)
A cynic might point to the word "domestic" in SFO777's comment and sneer that that makes Ben and SFO777 both right. Of course, no one here is a cynic, right?
On another subject, I have no doubt at all that there's an NDA as part of the whole UA settlement thing. Too bad, because the details might've been interesting, or at least somewhat instructive. And that's exactly why there's an NDA.
Ben's airline and chain hotel reviews are just about the best anywhere but, as has been said here many times, his judgment about things gustatory can be more than a bit hit or miss. Here he calls the chicken jambalaya "not good"; our own SFO777 calls this meal "one of the best domestic meals you'll find."
I'll go with SFO777 on this one. (Sadly, the last time I flew UA in F was a regional flight late at night and there was no meal.)
A cynic might point to the word "domestic" in SFO777's comment and sneer that that makes Ben and SFO777 both right. Of course, no one here is a cynic, right?
On another subject, I have no doubt at all that there's an NDA as part of the whole UA settlement thing. Too bad, because the details might've been interesting, or at least somewhat instructive. And that's exactly why there's an NDA.
Aug 7, 2016, 3:58 pm
#2409
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To the point that he has great chain hotel reviews, today's post of the Hilton Colombo suggests otherwise. Putting aside some of his weird comments about what one "expects" in Sri Lanka, and calling a room that seems pretty new "dated," he talks about it being something special that the property "allows Diamond members to have breakfast in the Executive Lounge." Considering Executive Lounge access is a guaranteed benefit of Diamond status, this shows some ignorance. And while yes, properties can provide the Diamond breakfast in their restaurant or give an option, my experience is Lounge is the standard, and it's rarely as good as the restaurant breakfast.
Don't take hotel advice from credit card and premium cabin bloggers.
Aug 7, 2016, 3:59 pm
#2410
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Aug 7, 2016, 4:02 pm
#2411
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Aug 7, 2016, 4:20 pm
#2412
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But some people just have more points than they know what to do with!
Aug 8, 2016, 5:13 am
#2413
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Funny, I think his reviews are tiresome and while I use to read him ages ago and I admit tried some of the products he tried, I found my review was 180 degrees different from his. That's when I stopped reading him and only go over there if something is referenced here. When I do, my opinion of him and the blog are reinforced.
If he is back in UAs good graces at least we know he won't be trying to scam them for something if his "standards" are not met. I'm sure his name and MP account have lots of interesting notes attached. I am disappointed that UA did this. Guess there is no such thing as moral high ground if the company is publicly held.
If he is back in UAs good graces at least we know he won't be trying to scam them for something if his "standards" are not met. I'm sure his name and MP account have lots of interesting notes attached. I am disappointed that UA did this. Guess there is no such thing as moral high ground if the company is publicly held.
I am surprised it took United that long to do this...Having a popular blogger in its fold is good for business for both sides. No moral high grounds when it comes to stock prices and credit card conversions...
Aug 8, 2016, 9:54 am
#2414
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Why is everyone assuming that he made up with UA?
I'd say it's far, far more likely that he was banned from MP, not from flying UA.
I'd say it's far, far more likely that he was banned from MP, not from flying UA.
Aug 8, 2016, 10:23 am
#2415
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There are also ways to fly without a ticket in your name, at least domestically.
If the ticket is in someone else's name and you get past security with a boarding pass for a refundable flight in your name . . .
If the ticket is in someone else's name and you get past security with a boarding pass for a refundable flight in your name . . .