ua1flyer - A "Real" Up-In-The-Air GS
Jan 21, 2019, 10:14 am
#1577
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I’ve said many times that United is “Family” to me and tha’s nothow family works. I am very appreciative for all United has done for me. To do an occasional interview or PR piece is an honor and my pleasure.
Jan 21, 2019, 2:31 pm
#1579
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Tom, I took the Island Hopper last year as part of a EWR-HNL-GUM-NRT-EWR mileage run. That meant having to watch the safety video nine times in 48 hours. By the 5th time, I felt like the guy strapped to a chair in "A Clockwork Orange." What do you do during the safety video?
As an aside, when on a plane with a live safety demo, I always watch the FA directly, figuring they deserve an audience out of respect.
As an aside, when on a plane with a live safety demo, I always watch the FA directly, figuring they deserve an audience out of respect.
Last edited by tarheelnj; Jan 21, 2019 at 2:46 pm Reason: corrected math on number of departures
Jan 21, 2019, 3:16 pm
#1580
Join Date: Jan 2011
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Tom, I took the Island Hopper last year as part of a EWR-HNL-GUM-NRT-EWR mileage run. That meant having to watch the safety video nine times in 48 hours. By the 5th time, I felt like the guy strapped to a chair in "A Clockwork Orange." What do you do during the safety video?
As an aside, when on a plane with a live safety demo, I always watch the FA directly, figuring they deserve an audience out of respect.
As an aside, when on a plane with a live safety demo, I always watch the FA directly, figuring they deserve an audience out of respect.
Jan 21, 2019, 3:24 pm
#1581
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I've never experienced an emergent landing, but I think in the unfortunate and 'unlikely event of one', I'd be quite glad to have paid attention and internalised the procedures. Every aircraft has its nuances, and those are the times that they matter.
Jan 21, 2019, 3:28 pm
#1582
Join Date: Jan 2008
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I never see any nuances covered in either the video or live safety briefings. Have to consult the card for that.
Jan 21, 2019, 8:46 pm
#1583
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Not to make myself sound important or anything — I'm nothing compared to @ua1flyer — but there's a point at which the content of the video is redundant. I've reached that point a long time ago.
Jan 21, 2019, 8:57 pm
#1584
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Jan 30, 2019, 5:27 am
#1585
Join Date: Feb 2016
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I fly >100 segments a year. I'm pretty sure I know the procedures by now.
Not to make myself sound important or anything — I'm nothing compared to @ua1flyer — but there's a point at which the content of the video is redundant. I've reached that point a long time ago.
Not to make myself sound important or anything — I'm nothing compared to @ua1flyer — but there's a point at which the content of the video is redundant. I've reached that point a long time ago.
Which, actually, brings me to the question I don't think I've ever seen an answer to. Tom, if you don't mind my asking, approximately how many segments do you fly each year?
Jan 30, 2019, 12:50 pm
#1586
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I fly considerably more than almost anyone else on this board (Tom's certainly got me beat on miles, but I'd wager not on segments), and still pay attention every leg I'm in a pax seat. It's a welcome reminder of the nuances, as @fumje says. Off the top of your head do you know on which narrowbody a/c you can/cannot use the OWE exits for a water landing? Where are the life rafts on the 757-200? US1549 didn't have time for an emergency brief to rebrief all of these things
Which, actually, brings me to the question I don't think I've ever seen an answer to. Tom, if you don't mind my asking, approximately how many segments do you fly each year?
Which, actually, brings me to the question I don't think I've ever seen an answer to. Tom, if you don't mind my asking, approximately how many segments do you fly each year?
Jan 30, 2019, 4:57 pm
#1587
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How many actual flown segments (vs. elite qualifying)? I imagine you're not counting a diversion back to home airport as a half-segment haha.
Jan 30, 2019, 6:07 pm
#1588
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Jan 30, 2019, 6:44 pm
#1589
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Jan 30, 2019, 6:47 pm
#1590
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Hit 500,000 PQM tomorrow heading home from Australia. Probably my biggest month of the year. Already 1/3 the way to 21.