Sep 10, 2013, 8:54 pm
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United Club changes (drinks and Wifi) - Sept/Oct. 2013
Aug 30, 2013, 2:36 pm
#46
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 8,634
I really, really, really, really, really don't understand why a daily rotating password isn't sufficient. Why in hell would one want to complicate matters with sign-ins and scratch-off? What a-hole "solution" providers convince companies to do this stupid crap?
Aug 30, 2013, 2:39 pm
#47
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,850
are you aware of the actual non-member solution?
Aug 30, 2013, 2:42 pm
#48
Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Dog House
Programs: UA 1K 2MM, AA EXP, WN A-List, Marriott Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 1,245
So do I have to drink twice as much to get my money's worth out of my membership now?
Seriously...I had a good run with my company picking up the tab for my Club membership for many years. They stopped that this year. So I got the credit card and am riding free for one more year....my LAST year. It's nice to have Club access. But I can't seriously pay $400 out of my own pocket and drink swill. Life's too short to drink crap.
Seriously...I had a good run with my company picking up the tab for my Club membership for many years. They stopped that this year. So I got the credit card and am riding free for one more year....my LAST year. It's nice to have Club access. But I can't seriously pay $400 out of my own pocket and drink swill. Life's too short to drink crap.
Aug 30, 2013, 3:14 pm
#49
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: PDX
Programs: DL DM, AS MVP 100K, Amtrak peon, Colbert Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 4,534
I can think of the following non-UC members will need to ask for acesss:
1. Paid International F and C passengers with no *A Gold status
2. M+ award and *A award F and C passengers with no *A Gold Status
3. Star Golds with no UC memberships when traveling internationally.
4. Guests of Star Golds with no UC memberships traveling internationally.
5. Dependents and guests of UC members
6. Multiple-device users (both UC members and non-UC members)
1. Paid International F and C passengers with no *A Gold status
2. M+ award and *A award F and C passengers with no *A Gold Status
3. Star Golds with no UC memberships when traveling internationally.
4. Guests of Star Golds with no UC memberships traveling internationally.
5. Dependents and guests of UC members
6. Multiple-device users (both UC members and non-UC members)
Aug 30, 2013, 3:21 pm
#50
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: CGN
Posts: 255
I too always have multiple devices connected. I have to say I will miss my devices auto connecting to the UC wifi.
Aug 30, 2013, 3:47 pm
#52
Join Date: May 2011
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 721
I like(d) having the selection of a complimentary local brew. It gave me a sense of connection with the city I was flying from/to/through. Keep in mind the choice of a local beer was an improvement added after the introduction of free drinks a couple of years ago. For awhile there was nothing but Bud and/or Miller Lite.
Aug 30, 2013, 3:48 pm
#54
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: NYC: UA 1K, DL Platinum, AAirpass, Avis PC
Posts: 4,599
Now, my phone will auto-connect to the network, then choke, then I have to open the browser in the phone, and then login.
The word 'process' in a press release is not an enhancement to our membership.
Aug 30, 2013, 3:55 pm
#55
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: TPE
Programs: UA Gold, HA Premier, Hertz #1 Gold PC, SBUX Gold
Posts: 603
I like(d) having the selection of a complimentary local brew. It gave me a sense of connection with the city I was flying from/to/through. Keep in mind the choice of a local beer was an improvement added after the introduction of free drinks a couple of years ago. For awhile there was nothing but Bud and/or Miller Lite.
Aug 30, 2013, 4:19 pm
#57
Join Date: Dec 2011
Programs: UA 1P
Posts: 545
I don't recall anyone confirming that they were going back to the scratch-off method.
Aug 30, 2013, 4:26 pm
#58
Join Date: May 2009
Location: PHL
Posts: 2,842
I've used the wifi at both EWR C clubs, PHL, all of the ORD clubs, all of the LAX clubs, all of the SFO clubs, PDX, most of the IAH clubs, most of the DEN clubs and I've never had an issue with basic internet usage. I find this authentication process to be a annoyance.
As for the drinks, it was rumored and it is no surprise.
Once again a vague announcement. At least they could have provided the specifics. Not that I expect much more from this airline anymore.
As for the drinks, it was rumored and it is no surprise.
Once again a vague announcement. At least they could have provided the specifics. Not that I expect much more from this airline anymore.
Aug 30, 2013, 4:29 pm
#59
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Los Angeles / Basel
Programs: UA 1K MM, AA EXP, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 26,923
Good news on the wifi - finally - although I wish it would have been a simpler system that would be able to remember connection details from each device vs logging in each time, but at least we can kiss the moochers good-bye!
Why is the F+B news always about booze? Many of us could care less about alcohol and I can't figure out why the focus is always on drinks - why not upgrade the FOOD offerings. We're in pretty bad shape when even the USAirways Club offers hot soup and UA offers....yogurt raisins?
Why is the F+B news always about booze? Many of us could care less about alcohol and I can't figure out why the focus is always on drinks - why not upgrade the FOOD offerings. We're in pretty bad shape when even the USAirways Club offers hot soup and UA offers....yogurt raisins?
Aug 30, 2013, 4:41 pm
#60
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Philadelphia,PA
Programs: United 1K,Marriott Platinum Premier,IHC Platinum Ambassador,Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,898
OMG..Stop Whining..The changes are not bad..No poachers for the Wifi will mean faster Wifi for the club members paying to use it..The liquor pretty much all tastes the same..I wont notice any difference in my vodka/cran or rum/coke..if your a drink snob,you can pay for a more expensive call brand..Change is good..Better Wifi and same buzz..Enjoy things and quit complaining..The Club membership is a bargain for all the free drinks and Wifi that many of us use.