ua1flyer - A "Real" Up-In-The-Air GS
Dec 30, 09, 5:11 pm
#122
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Dec 30, 09, 5:29 pm
#123
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And above that there was a group of VIP's nicknamed the Goodwin Group (the name stuck even after he left UA).
Dec 30, 09, 9:01 pm
#124
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Nice numbers. Anyway the 3333 program was GS on steroids However as GS in your status you most likely get a lot of perks a regular GS does not get. For example Meet and Greet curbside with your boarding passes printed, escort through security, private lounges at most major airports (small plaque on the door marked 3333 and nothing else hence the 3333 VIP name), escort to the plane and most likely a Meet and Greet at your connection airport...ect. Actually embarrassing sometimes.
And above that there was a group of VIP's nicknamed the Goodwin Group (the name stuck even after he left UA).
And above that there was a group of VIP's nicknamed the Goodwin Group (the name stuck even after he left UA).
Dec 30, 09, 9:06 pm
#125
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Nice numbers. Anyway the 3333 program was GS on steroids However as GS in your status you most likely get a lot of perks a regular GS does not get. For example Meet and Greet curbside with your boarding passes printed, escort through security, private lounges at most major airports (small plaque on the door marked 3333 and nothing else hence the 3333 VIP name), escort to the plane and most likely a Meet and Greet at your connection airport...ect. Actually embarrassing sometimes.
And above that there was a group of VIP's nicknamed the Goodwin Group (the name stuck even after he left UA).
And above that there was a group of VIP's nicknamed the Goodwin Group (the name stuck even after he left UA).
Dec 30, 09, 9:15 pm
#127
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I'd bet that UA deals with many more GS folk each day than the "other carriers" have F pax. Just a complete guess, though...
Jan 4, 10, 10:30 am
#128
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The article mentions frequent trips to Australia - so lots of transpacs in the mix. Also that he's some sort of auto industry consultant.
But I also have to question - if someone eats 23 sequential meals on airplanes, when is he doing the business that is the point of flying?? Does he just hop from one plane to another? What's the point of flying somewhere for business if you aren't even on the ground long enough to require a meal?
But I also have to question - if someone eats 23 sequential meals on airplanes, when is he doing the business that is the point of flying?? Does he just hop from one plane to another? What's the point of flying somewhere for business if you aren't even on the ground long enough to require a meal?
Jan 4, 10, 10:59 am
#129
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Of those foreign carriers with such great service, I'll ask a dumb and possibly irrelevant question. Do they typically have extensive domestic operations as well, or are they primarily international carriers?
Jan 4, 10, 12:04 pm
#130
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Lufthansa for one does have extensive domestic and intra-Europe flights.
Jan 9, 10, 4:08 pm
#132
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To ua1flyer,
Who do you work for? What profession are you in? I would have thought that in this modern day world, video conferencing might have been cheaper? I mean, if your only in town for a few hours, the meetings must be very important for them to spend ALOT of money to ship you around the world constantly.
Who do you work for? What profession are you in? I would have thought that in this modern day world, video conferencing might have been cheaper? I mean, if your only in town for a few hours, the meetings must be very important for them to spend ALOT of money to ship you around the world constantly.
Jan 14, 10, 11:05 am
#133
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never was in the Goodwin group or a member of troop #3333, but enjoyed all the expriences mentioned. No plaque, but had my name put on the first 777 United took delivery of...that was a hoot. That was to be on for a year and it ended up staying on for 2 and a half years. They also presented me with a miniature version with my name printed on as well. Very flattering to say the least.
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Unite...222/0076616/L/
I assume United contacted you in light of the film release to do some PR?
Pretty amazing amount of travel though if a lot of it is to Australia I suspect that's about the best way to do it. I guess I did around 230,000 miles last year, couldn't imagine doing a 700,000 miles schedule on anything but longhauls, and in F obviously!
Jan 14, 10, 11:30 am
#134
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No plaque, but had my name put on the first 777 United took delivery of...that was a hoot. That was to be on for a year and it ended up staying on for 2 and a half years. They also presented me with a miniature version with my name printed on as well. Very flattering to say the least.
That's amazing! ^^^
Did you ever get to fly her?
