Consumer Union Article
Nov 10, 1998 | 12:26 pm
#16
Original Member and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Kansas City, MO, USA
Programs: DL PM/MM, AA ExPlat, Hyatt Glob, HH Dia, National ECE, Hertz PC
Posts: 16,619
Oh, come on Rudi ... you can't even recite your United number off the top of your head ... we might have to put you on probation for that ...
My head is filled with all sorts of numbers ... Delta, United, American for airlines ... Avis and Hertz preferred renter numbers ... and Marriott and Hyatt hotel membership numbers.
My head is filled with all sorts of numbers ... Delta, United, American for airlines ... Avis and Hertz preferred renter numbers ... and Marriott and Hyatt hotel membership numbers.
Nov 10, 1998 | 12:52 pm
#17
Commander Catcop
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 10,259
The consumer Union article you might have saw JIMBOLIGUY is their monthly travel newsletter
that offers tips on how to get the best airline/hotel/car rental/travel bargains.
Can't really what it costs, but I'll wait till someone gives it to me as a gift subscription.
Consumer Reports did an article on airline
FF programs a few months ago which we all
discussed in depth.
Rudi, I understand if you can't remember your
ff number for UA off the top of your head.
That's a lot of digits. I'm lucky I have a good memory for numbers like that and I can probalby recite them in my sleep (luckily only the cats hear them and they don't talk!)
Baobab... You are always entertaining for me
and informative too! CATMAN
that offers tips on how to get the best airline/hotel/car rental/travel bargains.
Can't really what it costs, but I'll wait till someone gives it to me as a gift subscription.
Consumer Reports did an article on airline
FF programs a few months ago which we all
discussed in depth.
Rudi, I understand if you can't remember your
ff number for UA off the top of your head.
That's a lot of digits. I'm lucky I have a good memory for numbers like that and I can probalby recite them in my sleep (luckily only the cats hear them and they don't talk!)
Baobab... You are always entertaining for me
and informative too! CATMAN
Nov 11, 1998 | 9:31 am
#20
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: London,UK. Ok, about 100 miles from London really, but how many Americans know where Market Harborough is?
Posts: 409
Ok, I promised myself I wouldn't mention this ever - but I have been inspired.
BA (I bet you didn't guess I was going to mention them!) Premier card members (or that) can choose their membership number - much easier to remember that way!
Mine is my date of birth: ddmmyyyy.
So know you know.
The only other one I can remember is Hilton Hhonours. The rest are a blur and can stay that way.
I think One-Pass want me to remember that number it is really cool (or rude, I bet from that Baobab can guess what digits it contains), I also received a second membership pack from them this morning, although I don't need two cards, I appreciate the extra upgrade certificates! CHEERS!
MF
BA (I bet you didn't guess I was going to mention them!) Premier card members (or that) can choose their membership number - much easier to remember that way!
Mine is my date of birth: ddmmyyyy.
So know you know.
The only other one I can remember is Hilton Hhonours. The rest are a blur and can stay that way.
I think One-Pass want me to remember that number it is really cool (or rude, I bet from that Baobab can guess what digits it contains), I also received a second membership pack from them this morning, although I don't need two cards, I appreciate the extra upgrade certificates! CHEERS!
MF
Nov 11, 1998 | 9:48 am
#21
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Posts: 1,310
Here's what United does with calling the wrong line....most times, nothing. I had been calling the Prem Exec line (only explanation I have for knowing that number was that United called in the middle of the night last summer saying one of my flights had been canceled and to call them back, giving that number) a half dozen times and nothing at all was said to me about calling the wrong line. Then one rep yelled at me, gave me the correct Premier number and told me she'd help me this time but never to call it again..
Nov 11, 1998 | 11:59 am
#22
Commander Catcop
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 10,259
I thought the topic was the COnsumer Union article... but George... I would not have
tolerated such a nasty response from a UA
or any person even if you called the wrong number. Most times I always ask for the name
of the person I'm speaking with. Even if you
make a mistake people should be considerate..
we are human not robots!
Sometimes I call the "regular" UA number if I can't get though to PremEx and they always are willing to help. Twice I was told nicely
I had the wrong number and I should call the
"special" number. CATMAN
tolerated such a nasty response from a UA
or any person even if you called the wrong number. Most times I always ask for the name
of the person I'm speaking with. Even if you
make a mistake people should be considerate..
we are human not robots!
Sometimes I call the "regular" UA number if I can't get though to PremEx and they always are willing to help. Twice I was told nicely
I had the wrong number and I should call the
"special" number. CATMAN