What's the Stupidest, Least Substantive UA-Related Thing You Can Complain About?
Oct 30, 2013, 6:27 am
#1126
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: MDE
Programs: AA-PLT, HH-GLD, PP
Posts: 1,511
COPA miles take forever to post
Ever since COPA upgraded their version of SHARES a few months ago, it has been taking longer for the miles to post, or at least it seems to. Normally, that doesn't bother me, as they always post eventually.
However, last Friday I completed the flight that will put me over the 1K hurdle. I've done all the work needed to get to 1K, yet the world still sees me as a lowly Plat
. I suspect that I will fly my trip next Sunday as a Plat.
Frankly, I only complain about it because this thread provides a forum for really minor gripes. In reality, for the flights that I am on, going to 1K won't change my experience one iota. I've actually had a better upgrade rate (nearly 100% on COPA) as a Plat this year than I did as a 1K in 2012. I guess I'll lose a few RDM's, but that's not much in the scheme of things.
However, last Friday I completed the flight that will put me over the 1K hurdle. I've done all the work needed to get to 1K, yet the world still sees me as a lowly Plat
. I suspect that I will fly my trip next Sunday as a Plat. Frankly, I only complain about it because this thread provides a forum for really minor gripes. In reality, for the flights that I am on, going to 1K won't change my experience one iota. I've actually had a better upgrade rate (nearly 100% on COPA) as a Plat this year than I did as a 1K in 2012. I guess I'll lose a few RDM's, but that's not much in the scheme of things.
Nov 1, 2013, 9:29 pm
#1127
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: MRY - CNX - TXL
Programs: UA 1K / *G / Marriott PE / Expedia Gold+ / Hertz PC
Posts: 7,058
WiFi on planes.
Nov 1, 2013, 11:17 pm
#1128
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: 4,424
When watching The Map on IPTE screens, sometimes it times out and goes dark, sometimes it doesn't. Please be consistent!
On pmCO DTV systems, the airplane icon used on the the flight status map is the size of Michigan.
On pmCO DTV systems, the airplane icon used on the the flight status map is the size of Michigan.
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Nov 2, 2013, 7:50 am
#1129
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: SEA
Programs: UA Plat, HH Diamond, MR Gold, Hertz Prez Circle
Posts: 572
The lighted signs emblazoned "TOILET"
Can't we call it the LAV or the W.C.?
Can't we call it the LAV or the W.C.?
Nov 3, 2013, 8:41 am
#1130
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: CMH
Programs: UA 1K, 1MM, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 745
What's the Stupidest, Least Substantive UA-Related Thing You Can Complain About?
Old editions of Hemispheres on Nov 3rd.
Nov 3, 2013, 10:11 am
#1131
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: AADULtArer
Posts: 5,931
Ever since COPA upgraded their version of SHARES a few months ago, it has been taking longer for the miles to post, or at least it seems to. Normally, that doesn't bother me, as they always post eventually.
However, last Friday I completed the flight that will put me over the 1K hurdle. I've done all the work needed to get to 1K, yet the world still sees me as a lowly Plat. I suspect that I will fly my trip next Sunday as a Plat.
Frankly, I only complain about it because this thread provides a forum for really minor gripes. In reality, for the flights that I am on, going to 1K won't change my experience one iota. I've actually had a better upgrade rate (nearly 100% on COPA) as a Plat this year than I did as a 1K in 2012. I guess I'll lose a few RDM's, but that's not much in the scheme of things.
However, last Friday I completed the flight that will put me over the 1K hurdle. I've done all the work needed to get to 1K, yet the world still sees me as a lowly Plat
. I suspect that I will fly my trip next Sunday as a Plat. Frankly, I only complain about it because this thread provides a forum for really minor gripes. In reality, for the flights that I am on, going to 1K won't change my experience one iota. I've actually had a better upgrade rate (nearly 100% on COPA) as a Plat this year than I did as a 1K in 2012. I guess I'll lose a few RDM's, but that's not much in the scheme of things.
:-:
Congrats on your new status!
Nov 3, 2013, 2:26 pm
#1132
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: MDE
Programs: AA-PLT, HH-GLD, PP
Posts: 1,511
8 days after flying the flight that put me over the top, and still no love (at least on the miles posting) from CM. So I'm still only a lowly Plat. CM' positing process occasionally gets stuck, and a few of my flights go into limbo for a few weeks and then only post after they do an audit. I won't be surprised if today's flight, which would also put me over the top, posts first.No major worries though. I am sitting in the COPA Club right now. I got upgraded on both of my legs, so the worst case is that I'm out 640 RDM (25% of 2,560). That would be valued somewhere between $0.64 and $230.00, depending who you believe on this thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...worth-you.html
Nov 3, 2013, 2:39 pm
#1133
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SEA
Programs: UA Plat, AS MVP, HH Gold, MR Gold
Posts: 1,848
The descent script asks us to remain seated "for the duration of the flight."
They mean the balance, or remainder of the flight. The "duration" of the flight is the entire thing, from takeoff to landing, not the rest starting at the point of the announcement. I cannot, at descent, agree to remain seated for the duration of the flight, because I got up to use the lav three hours ago.
They mean the balance, or remainder of the flight. The "duration" of the flight is the entire thing, from takeoff to landing, not the rest starting at the point of the announcement. I cannot, at descent, agree to remain seated for the duration of the flight, because I got up to use the lav three hours ago.
Last edited by PVDProf; Nov 3, 2013 at 3:23 pm
Nov 3, 2013, 2:58 pm
#1134
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SEA
Programs: UA AS DL Hyatt SPG/Bonvoy HHonors
Posts: 2,008
After landing the flight attendant announced that because we have just landed on an active taxiway that we should remain seated with our best securely buckled. Luckily the taxiway was long enough and free of other aircraft...
Nov 3, 2013, 5:12 pm
#1135
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 30
The Interactive Awards Chart has a world map that still depicts East Germany and excludes South Sudan.
Nov 7, 2013, 4:47 pm
#1136
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: SEA, OGG(I wish)
Programs: was UA 1K now Gold, cuz UA 1.3 MM; HA,DL,AS (no status in these), Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,238
For the past few days, whenever I log on/change pages/whatever on Flyer Talk, an intrusive "Survey" crawls accross the screen, taking up valuable real estate better used for FT purposes. Grumble, grumble. [And here it is again as I previewed this post]
Nov 8, 2013, 12:16 am
#1137
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: SFO
Programs: Air France Gold, Emirates Gold, former UA 1K, Marriott/Ritz Gold, Hyatt Diamond...
Posts: 157
This! But it's not UA and not minor!
Nov 8, 2013, 12:35 am
#1138
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,879
Just booked a fall 2014 MUC RT and united.com only showed the YYZ-SFO segment available in saver Y. But the agent somehow booked me into I. Am considering DOT complaint.
Nov 8, 2013, 1:58 am
#1139
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: body: A stone's throw from SFO, mind: SE Asia
Programs: Some of this 'n some of that
Posts: 17,263
I've had my fill of the complaints about complaints.
Nov 8, 2013, 6:23 am
#1140
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Novum Caput Mundi
Programs: Level 5 Kayaker
Posts: 2,078
On a recent flight, my crme brle lacked the dishs characteristic burnt-sugar crust, resulting in a dismal, flaccid custard topped with a few sad (and improper) berries. 
I fully understand that its not reasonable to expect an acetylene torch to used aboard an aircraft, but surely UA can equip the galleys of its international premium cabins with a fer caramliser?
I fully understand that its not reasonable to expect an acetylene torch to used aboard an aircraft, but surely UA can equip the galleys of its international premium cabins with a fer caramliser?