What's the Stupidest, Least Substantive UA-Related Thing You Can Complain About?
Jun 7, 2010, 1:05 pm
#151
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Jun 7, 2010, 1:30 pm
#152
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People who take window seats and then close the shade with no intention of looking out....what is wrong with these people??? I have banned two of my friends from taking a window seat when flying with me. I have seen too many amazing things. But again; much worse are those damn snowflakes outside the window! 
The worst is folks who close the shade for taxi, takeoff, and landing. I'd like to see an FAA regulation banning that for the sake of situational awareness. I like that the Shuttle America E170 safety announcements asks that pax open the window shades for takeoff. I wish UA would include that as part of theirs.
While we're at it, I'm missing the intro that was recently replaced.
Jun 7, 2010, 2:22 pm
#153
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Sitting in the *A lounge at LAX right now just brought up a new complaint for me... people that use their hands to get public food in the lounges. There should be a UA attendant on duty at all times ensuring this does not happen.
gross.
gross.
Jun 7, 2010, 2:27 pm
#154
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Jun 7, 2010, 2:36 pm
#155
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When the pilot talks during the movie and doesn't pause the playback. Hey Jack, I just missed a witty line from Big Bang Theory!
And more attractive FAs... I swear, they can even be less competent.
And more attractive FAs... I swear, they can even be less competent.
Jun 7, 2010, 4:47 pm
#156
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UA ice is not cold enough!
UA nuts are not warm enough!
UA nuts are not warm enough!
Jun 7, 2010, 5:04 pm
#157
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The red carpet is too linty. The fuzzballs get stuck to my shoes, wrecking my color scheme for the day. There should be a clearly marked warning so that I can avoid picking up this horrible, tragic lint. Or better yet, the GA's should brush the carpet before each and every elite passenger steps across it.
Jun 7, 2010, 5:36 pm
#158
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I always feel that the time between the first drink service in business class, after takeoff, and the top up that follows (just before the meal service begins) is a bit rushed. I mean unless you are a die hard alcoholic (which I am borderline) who can down an entire glass of champagne in 3 minutes, i just sort of feel it is almost pushy "Here have your drink and have some more". Especially when you are on a flight of 9 or more hours, what is the rush. Anyway, it's a small thing but it bugs me.
Last edited by 1P; Jun 7, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Jun 8, 2010, 4:32 pm
#159
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Forgot about this until yesterday when I got off SFO-KOA.
The hanging coffee pouch in the lav.
'Nuff said.
The hanging coffee pouch in the lav.
'Nuff said.
Jun 8, 2010, 8:54 pm
#160
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The red carpet is too linty. The fuzzballs get stuck to my shoes, wrecking my color scheme for the day. There should be a clearly marked warning so that I can avoid picking up this horrible, tragic lint. Or better yet, the GA's should brush the carpet before each and every elite passenger steps across it.
Jun 8, 2010, 9:00 pm
#161
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Jun 8, 2010, 9:24 pm
#162
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The red carpet is too linty. The fuzzballs get stuck to my shoes, wrecking my color scheme for the day. There should be a clearly marked warning so that I can avoid picking up this horrible, tragic lint. Or better yet, the GA's should brush the carpet before each and every elite passenger steps across it.
Actually, when that hanging coffee pouch gets full of stink, they use it to make a pot of coffee for the coach pax!
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Jun 8, 2010, 9:26 pm
#163
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So is this a thread about pet peeves or a thread about stupid things people complain about?
Jun 8, 2010, 9:42 pm
#164
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Jun 9, 2010, 2:13 pm
#165
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That they won't let me just hop off the plane when we land on 27R at ORD, since that puts me almost 3 miles closer to home. 