What's the Stupidest, Least Substantive UA-Related Thing You Can Complain About?
Jun 4, 2010, 2:22 pm
#46
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Gold, Hertz PC, DL Silver Medallion, Hilton Gold
Posts: 255
***Me-First, Selfish Side of Stupid Complaint***
The fact that I receive weekly offers for MP discounts/perks on the services provided by the UA partner I work for (which are meaningless to me), but haven't received a single targeted offer for UA bonus miles or discounts all year
***Business-First, Much More Important in the Big Picture Side of Stupid Complaint***
OTOH, I'm extremely grateful that UA is sending out those partner promotions and I hope you all are taking advantage of them!!!
The fact that I receive weekly offers for MP discounts/perks on the services provided by the UA partner I work for (which are meaningless to me), but haven't received a single targeted offer for UA bonus miles or discounts all year
***Business-First, Much More Important in the Big Picture Side of Stupid Complaint***
OTOH, I'm extremely grateful that UA is sending out those partner promotions and I hope you all are taking advantage of them!!!
Jun 4, 2010, 2:28 pm
#47
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Southern California
Programs: UA 1KMMGS, EK Skywards Silver, SPG Gold,
Posts: 920
Only twice have pilots come back midflight to thank me for flying with United.
Jun 4, 2010, 2:45 pm
#48
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: GEG
Programs: UAL 1K/1MM, Go Zags!
Posts: 404
Well, when they first removed the button-hole in the napkin that elegantly buttoned to my button-down shirts back in the 90's.
Then when they reintroduced the useless button-hole that is now rendered irrelevant because I travel wearing black T-shirts anymore.
Can a complaint get any less substantive than that? I suggest NOT!
Then when they reintroduced the useless button-hole that is now rendered irrelevant because I travel wearing black T-shirts anymore.
Can a complaint get any less substantive than that? I suggest NOT!
Jun 4, 2010, 2:56 pm
#49
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: DEN
Programs: United 1K|SPG Plat
Posts: 265
They took away Maker's Mark and changed the nuts to include more that I don't like. Might as well fly in Y now
Jun 4, 2010, 3:15 pm
#50
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 1,330
Jun 4, 2010, 3:26 pm
#51
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: between SFO & SJC
Programs: UA 1MM (and no longer flying much)
Posts: 777
And no, I'm not kidding about this...I actually found it sort of unnerving being in 9D and having SO much empty space in front of me. I've never felt agorophobic in any other situation, but I guess that on airplanes I've grown accustomed to have a reassuring seatback that's no more than a few feet away from me.
I'm glad to clarify this, because I want others to appreciate how truly stupid my complaint was.
Jun 4, 2010, 3:32 pm
#52
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: DC|NYC
Programs: UA GS, DL Plat, Marriott Bonvoy LIfetime Titanium/SPG refugee, Hertz Prez, Amtrak Select
Posts: 3,201
Jun 4, 2010, 3:32 pm
#53
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: BOS<>NYC<>BKK
Programs: UA 4.3MM LT-GS; AA1MM; Amtrak SE; MAR LT TITAN; PC Plat; HIL DIA; HYA GLOB
Posts: 4,393
The flight arrived early, so I didn't get my money's worth.
Jun 4, 2010, 3:33 pm
#54
Used to be 'g_leyser'
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Brandon Johnson International Airport (expect delays)
Programs: AA PlatPro, HH Gold, Bonvoy Gold, IHG Plat, Reno Air MEGA Platinum
Posts: 10,039
No more toothpicks with C and F meal service.
I loathe the fact that I am expected to bring my own now. I simply don't have the space to spare in my carry-on luggage.
I loathe the fact that I am expected to bring my own now. I simply don't have the space to spare in my carry-on luggage.
Jun 4, 2010, 3:46 pm
#55
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: between SFO & SJC
Programs: UA 1MM (and no longer flying much)
Posts: 777
I assume ExCrew was thinking I was complaining that Row 9 had insufficient room, which would also count as a horribly stupid complaint. (though not as stupid as my complaint that it has too much leg room...).
Jun 4, 2010, 4:08 pm
#56
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: UA 1K, Dog Woof Million Mile Member
Posts: 444
Let me first start off by saying this topic was totally ripped off from Blumie in the AA forum. The responses generated from the AA thread made for a good read. Here's the link to the AA thread:http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ain-about.html
That being said, here are a few of mine:
1. The old school "United Entertainment Network" into that we all endured for years. Forgot what it was? Click here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPLEIj2x_jg
2. In keeping with the theme of IFE, Glenn Tilton. Is it me or does he verbally rush the end of every sentence in his promos? Don't believe me? Think back to this spring and his promo video with Daley's wife regarding the purchase of food on board domestic flights for some after school program. Listen to how he says, "Snack box." It's said in one syllable.
3. The ramen noodles they serve you mid flight to and from HKG in Y never really cook all the way through.
What's yours?
That being said, here are a few of mine:
1. The old school "United Entertainment Network" into that we all endured for years. Forgot what it was? Click here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPLEIj2x_jg
2. In keeping with the theme of IFE, Glenn Tilton. Is it me or does he verbally rush the end of every sentence in his promos? Don't believe me? Think back to this spring and his promo video with Daley's wife regarding the purchase of food on board domestic flights for some after school program. Listen to how he says, "Snack box." It's said in one syllable.
3. The ramen noodles they serve you mid flight to and from HKG in Y never really cook all the way through.
What's yours?
Jun 4, 2010, 4:16 pm
#57
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: PAE
Posts: 302
Also, if we need to get really silly - F arriving at the same time as Y. I paid more (yeah...), I should be getting to my destination at least half an hour earlier!
Jun 4, 2010, 6:31 pm
#59
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Fort Worth TX
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 475
1. People that put feet/socks/shoes on the bulkhead wall.
2. People that put feet/socks/shoes on your arm rest from the seat behind you.
3. Guys that piss on/and over the toilet seat.
2. People that put feet/socks/shoes on your arm rest from the seat behind you.
3. Guys that piss on/and over the toilet seat.
Jun 4, 2010, 7:19 pm
#60
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
Programs: Mucci, BMI*G, M&M SEN, FB Gold, PC Plat, Father of GhettoIFE
Posts: 3,972
Ok - small list
1) Paid Booze in Y-....
2) People who don't clean up after themselves in a toilet? Do I look like your parent?
3) The pretzels in the little brown foil bags... way too salty.
4) Plastic Cutlery.
5) Plastic Catering (no need to mention which station)
6) TED Style drinks
7) Plastic sick bags - how the heck am I meant to make an IFE unit out of it?
8) United's IFE choice.
9) The latest Mid-flight snack I had - a 1 chunk toberlone and a shortbread round
10) Dirty windows
11) Unloved painted planes
I could go on.....
1) Paid Booze in Y-....
2) People who don't clean up after themselves in a toilet? Do I look like your parent?
3) The pretzels in the little brown foil bags... way too salty.
4) Plastic Cutlery.
5) Plastic Catering (no need to mention which station)
6) TED Style drinks
7) Plastic sick bags - how the heck am I meant to make an IFE unit out of it?
8) United's IFE choice.
9) The latest Mid-flight snack I had - a 1 chunk toberlone and a shortbread round
10) Dirty windows
11) Unloved painted planes
I could go on.....