ua1flyer - A "Real" Up-In-The-Air GS
May 3, 2018, 4:22 pm
#1351
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: BOS
Programs: UA 1K (2MM); AA LT Gold (1.9 MM); SQ; WN; DL; "Bonvoy Ambassador""
Posts: 398
--Wine Tasting and canapes with Doug Frost (United's Sommelier) and tour of UA's wine cellar
--A day in FA training
--Tour of multiple long haul aircraft models from nose to tail, cargo hold to crew quarters, including a guided exterior visual inspection with a UA pilot
--Flight to LAX and tour of Los Angeles Flight Path Museum and Learning Center and meal with retired UA pilot and FA in LAX Theme restaurant
--A day in FA training
--Tour of multiple long haul aircraft models from nose to tail, cargo hold to crew quarters, including a guided exterior visual inspection with a UA pilot
--Flight to LAX and tour of Los Angeles Flight Path Museum and Learning Center and meal with retired UA pilot and FA in LAX Theme restaurant
May 3, 2018, 10:35 pm
#1353
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: CLE
Programs: UA GS+LT UC, AA EXP+LT PLT, Fairmont LT PLT, Marriott PLT, Hilton DIA, Hyatt Glob, Avis CHM
Posts: 4,671
The sports auctions need to offer more unique experiences.
6 years ago I used UA miles to steal 2nd base during an Indians game. Since then they've just had boring old tickets up for auction.
I used Starpoints to throw out the first pitch before game 7 of the world series in 2016, but United doesn't seem to auction off that kind of stuff anymore.
Experiences or suites that I can't just buy on StubHub would be great. Space on UA charter with a team would be amazing.
6 years ago I used UA miles to steal 2nd base during an Indians game. Since then they've just had boring old tickets up for auction.
I used Starpoints to throw out the first pitch before game 7 of the world series in 2016, but United doesn't seem to auction off that kind of stuff anymore.
Experiences or suites that I can't just buy on StubHub would be great. Space on UA charter with a team would be amazing.
May 4, 2018, 11:36 pm
#1355
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: AAdvantage EXPLAT, Hilton Diamond, SPG/Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum, Citi Exec MC, Amex Plat
Posts: 1,443
Hollywood VIP Experience:
- 2 first class tickets to Los Angeles from anywhere in the United States
- 3 nights at the Beverly Hills Hotel (or equivalent)
- 2 tickets to dinner and a show at the Magic Castle
- VIP behind-the-scenes tour of a Hollywood Studio, including lunch in the executive dining room
- 2 tickets to a Hollywood (big summer tentpole) movie premiere, including the after-party
- Chauffeur-driven limo service to and from all events
- 2 first class tickets to Los Angeles from anywhere in the United States
- 3 nights at the Beverly Hills Hotel (or equivalent)
- 2 tickets to dinner and a show at the Magic Castle
- VIP behind-the-scenes tour of a Hollywood Studio, including lunch in the executive dining room
- 2 tickets to a Hollywood (big summer tentpole) movie premiere, including the after-party
- Chauffeur-driven limo service to and from all events
May 5, 2018, 12:28 am
#1356
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,359
Some ideas:
James
- Global Services for a Week/Month/Year?
- Items off a retro (tulip) UA 747 aircraft (i.e. J/F seat)
- Tickets to playoff sporting event (i.e. NBA Championship)
- "Round-the-world" in Polaris ticket
- Name gate at UA hub airport (EWR, ORD, SFO, etc.O)
- Dinner with UA1Flyer
James
May 7, 2018, 7:07 am
#1358
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,047
May 7, 2018, 9:41 am
#1359
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Programs: UA-1k, 1mm, Marriott-LT Platinum, Hertz-Presidents Circle
Posts: 6,355
May 7, 2018, 10:25 pm
#1360
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: BOS
Programs: UA 1K (2MM); AA LT Gold (1.9 MM); SQ; WN; DL; "Bonvoy Ambassador""
Posts: 398
No, some actually go for $20 (and champagnes up to $40)! Really it would be to get an overview of the range of inventory and understand a little more about what it takes to stock an international airline system. Also, it would be interesting to learn how aspects of taste are affected by flying in an arid, pressurized tube at 40,000 feet and to see how they taste on the ground. Frost is very qualified and I am sure he has some interesting thoughts and reasons behind the wines served.
Last edited by BeanTownBoy; May 7, 2018 at 10:31 pm
May 7, 2018, 10:57 pm
#1361
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Honolulu Harbor
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 15,026
May 7, 2018, 11:48 pm
#1362
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SFO
Programs: AS, UA, WN, IHG Diamond Elite, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Gold, CET 7*
Posts: 3,300
May 8, 2018, 4:29 pm
#1364
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
Great ideas!! Keep them coming!! I assure you that mileage plus will see every post/suggestion and be grateful for your input. The diss about the wines was an “ouch” but noteworthy .So here come my latest suggestion. As many of you may know I won one of United’s first auctions, which was to appear on the Seinfeld Show. It was a memory of a lifetime!! So, What show would you like to appear on through an auction?
May 8, 2018, 4:34 pm
#1365
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
OK , I can’t Help myself. What would you bid for a 1 month unlimited pass in first/business on United metal only. You wouldn’t earn miles and it it wouldn’t count as status..... or maybe just lifetime miles and status?