What's the Stupidest, Least Substantive UA-Related Thing You Can Complain About?
Dec 25, 2013, 9:45 pm
#1186
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: BRU
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Posts: 60
United sent my MP Statement with an advertisement for the refreshed Bistro On Board menu. To my excitement they used a picture of the Asian Noodle Salad!
But, when I clicked on the link, my favorite economy meal was nowhere to be found.
But, when I clicked on the link, my favorite economy meal was nowhere to be found.
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Dec 26, 2013, 5:52 am
#1187
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: AADULtArer
Posts: 5,932
People pricking open the salad dressing with a fork makes a high frequency sound which wakes up my emotional comfort dog.
Dec 26, 2013, 5:58 am
#1188
Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Globalist, *A Silver
Posts: 4,900
Once I was on a regional flight, and I had a free drink coupon voucher. I wanted to use it, but the flight attendant said she did not have the scanner... I asked if I can just give her the coupon and she can scan it later, but she said no.
Surprisingly, she just secretly handed me a beer after serving everyone else drinks and told me to keep my mouth shut (but more politely).
Surprisingly, she just secretly handed me a beer after serving everyone else drinks and told me to keep my mouth shut (but more politely).
Dec 26, 2013, 6:08 am
#1189
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.7MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,827
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Dec 26, 2013, 7:53 am
#1191
Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Globalist, *A Silver
Posts: 4,900
It's okay, no one knows 
Dec 26, 2013, 8:11 am
#1192
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: 6km East of EPAYE
Programs: UA Silver, AA Platinum, AS & DL GM Marriott TE, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,582
Can I complain about this?
Was flying ABQ-IAH-LAX. ABQ-IAH went mechanical for about 30 min, so we arrived IAH-LAX late. I Ran and got to the gate with a closed door. The GA asked who I was, clicked in the computer, did not scan by BP opend the door and said "Take any open seat." My boarding pass was for seat 1A (UDU) and I ended up on E-.
Any argument to be made that the GA should have check the connections and seen that I had landed and not off loaded me? I DID get to the gate more then 10min before departure time but lost my seat. Should I just be happy I got home?
Thoughts?
Was flying ABQ-IAH-LAX. ABQ-IAH went mechanical for about 30 min, so we arrived IAH-LAX late. I Ran and got to the gate with a closed door. The GA asked who I was, clicked in the computer, did not scan by BP opend the door and said "Take any open seat." My boarding pass was for seat 1A (UDU) and I ended up on E-.
Any argument to be made that the GA should have check the connections and seen that I had landed and not off loaded me? I DID get to the gate more then 10min before departure time but lost my seat. Should I just be happy I got home?
Thoughts?
Dec 26, 2013, 8:44 am
#1193
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Jersey Shore/YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 12,521
Can I complain about this?
Was flying ABQ-IAH-LAX. ABQ-IAH went mechanical for about 30 min, so we arrived IAH-LAX late. I Ran and got to the gate with a closed door. The GA asked who I was, clicked in the computer, did not scan by BP opend the door and said "Take any open seat." My boarding pass was for seat 1A (UDU) and I ended up on E-.
Any argument to be made that the GA should have check the connections and seen that I had landed and not off loaded me? I DID get to the gate more then 10min before departure time but lost my seat. Should I just be happy I got home?
Thoughts?
Was flying ABQ-IAH-LAX. ABQ-IAH went mechanical for about 30 min, so we arrived IAH-LAX late. I Ran and got to the gate with a closed door. The GA asked who I was, clicked in the computer, did not scan by BP opend the door and said "Take any open seat." My boarding pass was for seat 1A (UDU) and I ended up on E-.
Any argument to be made that the GA should have check the connections and seen that I had landed and not off loaded me? I DID get to the gate more then 10min before departure time but lost my seat. Should I just be happy I got home?
Thoughts?
Dec 26, 2013, 3:14 pm
#1194
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
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Posts: 33,857
Once I was on a regional flight, and I had a free drink coupon voucher. I wanted to use it, but the flight attendant said she did not have the scanner... I asked if I can just give her the coupon and she can scan it later, but she said no.
Surprisingly, she just secretly handed me a beer after serving everyone else drinks and told me to keep my mouth shut (but more politely).
Surprisingly, she just secretly handed me a beer after serving everyone else drinks and told me to keep my mouth shut (but more politely).
Jan 18, 2014, 1:50 pm
#1195
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: PBI
Programs: DL Plat, B6 Mosaic
Posts: 427
I'm flying EWR-MXP tonight and riding the air train today reminded me of something that drives me nuts. I hate how the automated message guy pronounces United. Sounds like U-netted. As in, terminal C serves U-netted and U-netted express. Definitely irrelevant and unimportant in the grand scheme and certainly worthy of being in this thread, but for some reason it just annoys the hell out of me.
Jan 18, 2014, 2:25 pm
#1197
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SEA
Programs: UA AS DL Hyatt SPG/Bonvoy HHonors
Posts: 2,008
I'm flying EWR-MXP tonight and riding the air train today reminded me of something that drives me nuts. I hate how the automated message guy pronounces United. Sounds like U-netted. As in, terminal C serves U-netted and U-netted express. Definitely irrelevant and unimportant in the grand scheme and certainly worthy of being in this thread, but for some reason it just annoys the hell out of me.
Jan 19, 2014, 12:11 pm
#1198
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Paramaribo, Suriname
Programs: Mileage Plus (PLATINUM); Qatar Privilege Club (PLATINUM)
Posts: 384
Very very very substantial
I have written a multitude of letters and requests to please please change the most horrific "chilled appetizer" that is served on any United Airlines flight: A cold ball of putty, wrapped in red cabbage, served on the Delhi and Mumbai flights. Whose idea was that? And it adds to the weight of the plane for no reason, whatsoever.
It is absolutely inedible unless you are a masochist with a death wish. When I tell flight attendants about my disgust for this thing, they invariably tell me that they throw out between 85% and 100% of this thing, uneaten - on every flight.
Helooooooo!!!!
It is absolutely inedible unless you are a masochist with a death wish. When I tell flight attendants about my disgust for this thing, they invariably tell me that they throw out between 85% and 100% of this thing, uneaten - on every flight.
Helooooooo!!!!
Jan 20, 2014, 1:01 pm
#1199
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Portland, Oregon (PDX)
Programs: UA 2MM/*A Gold, Alaska MVP Gold, WN A-List, Hertz Platinum, IHG Platinum
Posts: 276
-When the 'hot towel' they hand you is either dripping wet or completely dried out. It's not a mop and the dry one just looks like a unraveled tampon. Sorry, too graphic?
-When the FAs actually do PDB and take real drink requests (pmCO FAs) vs flights they offer just water or OJ (pmUA FAs). Be consistent!
-When pmUA FAs do PDB and someone has the audacity to order a real drink and the FA gives you the 'can't you just have water or OJ' glare. Or better yet, presents your drink to you like they're giving a toddler their bottle but simultaneously announces it to everyone in FC: 'HERE'S YOUR JACK AND GINGER' with tone...rude!
-When the FAs actually do PDB and take real drink requests (pmCO FAs) vs flights they offer just water or OJ (pmUA FAs). Be consistent!
-When pmUA FAs do PDB and someone has the audacity to order a real drink and the FA gives you the 'can't you just have water or OJ' glare. Or better yet, presents your drink to you like they're giving a toddler their bottle but simultaneously announces it to everyone in FC: 'HERE'S YOUR JACK AND GINGER' with tone...rude!
Jan 20, 2014, 2:31 pm
#1200
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Hoboken, NJ; Pembroke Pines, FL
Programs: CO Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,939
But wait, what do you mean it's annoying... Isn't that how "United" is pronounced?
