ua1flyer - A "Real" Up-In-The-Air GS
Dec 6, 2014, 12:03 pm
#646
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kirkland, WA
Programs: AS 75K,UA Gold 1.6MM, Hilton Dia, Marriott LT Plat, Hyatt Glb, Natl Exec, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,657
Dec 6, 2014, 6:06 pm
#647
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: ord,ewr
Programs: Lifetime UA GS 22 million,AA 1m ,Hilton Li fetime diamond,marriott lifetime platinum hyatt diamond
Posts: 1,000
Yeah, I've had it a bunch before. Maybe the Sydney catering has a different recipe. Much more spinach..quite tasty.
Dec 6, 2014, 6:27 pm
#648
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA 1K 25 years/2MM, Honors LT Diamond, AVIS & Hertz Prez Club
Posts: 4,753
Dec 6, 2014, 7:39 pm
#649
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Honolulu Harbor
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 15,024
It's usually spinach-y. My problem w/ it domestically is that it is usually approaching cold in the middle and they only put half the cream sauce needed on it. The raviolis managed to get heated better because they're a little thinner, but again, a little more (red) sauce would go a long way to improving it.
Dec 7, 2014, 4:48 am
#650
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: MCO
Programs: DL DM/MM, Marriott Plat Premier, HH Diamond, Hyatt Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 4,081
This ‘view’ really has nothing to do with where you sit. His point is that this is a mindset and it goes beyond air travel. While some choose to whine, others focus on the positive side. Nobody is saying it is perfect, only that it is more productive.
If UA doesn’t work for you, find another airline. If flying doesn’t work for you, fine another mode of transportation. This is about choice, and that is his point. Find what makes you happy, not miserable.
Dec 7, 2014, 5:32 am
#651
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: AADULtArer
Posts: 5,690
IVe never met Tom, but I'll go all in on a bet that his favourite airline seat....is home with family. Someone who travels this much with his attitude has his priorities right.
Dec 8, 2014, 11:05 am
#653
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: ord,ewr
Programs: Lifetime UA GS 22 million,AA 1m ,Hilton Li fetime diamond,marriott lifetime platinum hyatt diamond
Posts: 1,000
Dec 8, 2014, 12:08 pm
#655
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SF BayArea
Programs: Nothing worth mentioning
Posts: 2,223
Aloha Tom!
The annual streak of 1 million plus PQM is alive and well. United was a great airline to fly this year! Great customer service! I will fall just short of 16 million, but should hit that sometime in the spring. I enjoy my travel more than ever,but most of all the new friendships and experiences I encounter throughout the journey. I have several more trips before I ring in the new year, so at this time I would like to wish all my Flyertalk friends (and great friend at that) The happiest of holidays!!!! Cheers. Good health and safe travels. Hope to see you up in the air soon.
Maureen
Dec 9, 2014, 1:47 am
#656
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: CLT, NC
Programs: UA 1K, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, SPG Platinum, Marriott Gold
Posts: 9
But maybe my expectations are lower than others...
Dec 9, 2014, 10:17 pm
#657
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Dubai / NYC
Programs: EK-IO, UA-1K2MM, ETIHAD-GOLD, SPG-PLAT LIFETIME, JUMEIRAH SERIUS GOLD
Posts: 5,220
I couldn't help but comment that I noted that several years ago, from flight experience, international F passengers were being monitored closely and taken care of with personalized service at the airport by concierges (like proactive rebookings, asked about any issues with non-linked flights, etc) in a similar fashion that GS are taken care of. That changed post-merger, if not a few years before the merger, to where UA F is very similar or slightly better catering and a little better service with a larger seat than UA J, to over simplify.
I've felt that more or less SQ F passengers and Solitaire PPS members seem to get similar treatment, and anecdotally CX F and their Marco Polo Diamond members. So, if UA F passengers were taken care of the way GS members are, it could be a cheaper way to build brand loyalty than improving the onboard catering, service and amenities to catch up, but someone must have decided that it wasn't of benefit and rationalized cutting it back to where it is today, as far as I can tell.
I've felt that more or less SQ F passengers and Solitaire PPS members seem to get similar treatment, and anecdotally CX F and their Marco Polo Diamond members. So, if UA F passengers were taken care of the way GS members are, it could be a cheaper way to build brand loyalty than improving the onboard catering, service and amenities to catch up, but someone must have decided that it wasn't of benefit and rationalized cutting it back to where it is today, as far as I can tell.
Dec 10, 2014, 1:09 am
#658
Moderator, Hilton Honors
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: on a short leash
Programs: some
Posts: 71,422
Dec 27, 2014, 6:40 pm
#659
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: ord,ewr
Programs: Lifetime UA GS 22 million,AA 1m ,Hilton Li fetime diamond,marriott lifetime platinum hyatt diamond
Posts: 1,000
Honeymoon # 72
Last flight of the year. Hong Kong to Phuket in about 90 minutes from now. Last flight on United for the year was yesterday SF to Hong Kong. Final totals on United this year 1,058,622 on 491 segments. I have taken a couple hundred trips with my wife, but no better way to end the year than our 72nd honeymoon... back to one of our favorite spots on the planet...Phuket. A private villa with our own pool. A whole week doing absolutely nothing......well not exactly. A happy new years to all of you! May you all experience great health ,new experiences, the best romance ever and safe travels in the year ahead!!!
Dec 27, 2014, 6:49 pm
#660
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air
Programs: UA GS 1.7MM, AA 2.1MM, EK, BA, SQ, CX, Marriot LT, Accor P
Posts: 6,317
Last flight of the year. Hong Kong to Phuket in about 90 minutes from now. Last flight on United for the year was yesterday SF to Hong Kong. Final totals on United this year 1,058,622 on 491 segments. I have taken a couple hundred trips with my wife, but no better way to end the year than our 72nd honeymoon... back to one of our favorite spots on the planet...Phuket. A private villa with our own pool. A whole week doing absolutely nothing......well not exactly. A happy new years to all of you! May you all experience great health ,new experiences, the best romance ever and safe travels in the year ahead!!!
