Sep 10, 2013, 8:54 pm
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United Club changes (drinks and Wifi) - Sept/Oct. 2013
Sep 15, 2013, 11:40 pm
#946
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: USA
Programs: 1K 1MM; Bonvoy Ambassador; Nat'l EE; Hertz PC; Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,465
How would you all feel about drink tickets? As odd as it is, I find myself pining for the old days of 2 drink tickets/person. I do remember some really annoying rules being enforced at various times, namely whether you got tickets at the origin or the transoceanic gateway, etc. What about giving everyone 2 free drink tickets for any of the formerly "complimentary drinks." Then everyone will get some reasonable amount for free and maybe anyone who wants more than that should be willing to shell out a bit of cash.
The only condition would be that it's GOOD stuff, like Glenlivet 15 or Woodford.
Sep 16, 2013, 12:07 am
#947
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Tx
Programs: AA, UA, WN
Posts: 812
I for one would have no problem going back to drink chits (2 per city per day). I have flights DCA-ORD-SMF for example, I would expect chits in both DCA and ORD, but not at multiple ORD clubs. I'm very rarely in the lounge long enough to have 2 drinks unless I push it. I think it's times like when (I see now at LAX) a family of 8 people are somehow in the club, all drinking comp wine, quickly and being loud that I hate the free policy.
The only condition would be that it's GOOD stuff, like Glenlivet 15 or Woodford.
The only condition would be that it's GOOD stuff, like Glenlivet 15 or Woodford.
Sep 16, 2013, 2:41 am
#948
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Guatemala
Programs: CM PP DL GM
Posts: 406
Over Priced
I was at Wine World in orlando to see the bottle prices of the premium most wines in the list cost per bottle about the same as per glass so I Guess not only are the making money but over charging the customers is shame united 
Sep 16, 2013, 5:20 am
#949
Join Date: Feb 2007
Programs: United 1K, Delta PM, Hilton Diamond, Starwood Gold, National Exec. Elite
Posts: 1,406
At ORD today. Bar opens at 7 so I can't really perform any shenanigans.
WiFi is wide open still, no logging in.
WiFi is wide open still, no logging in.
Sep 16, 2013, 6:42 am
#950
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: SNA
Programs: UA Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 239
I'm in SNA and WiFi is still open. Just having coffee, but will check the beers on tap at IAH later today.
Sep 16, 2013, 6:49 am
#951
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Jersey Shore/YYZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 12,521
Sep 16, 2013, 7:32 am
#952
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Morris County, NJ
Programs: UA 1K/*G, Avis Pres, Marriott Plat
Posts: 2,305
On a positive note, in the PHL club today, they still had free (and cold) Yuengling on tap. For those not familiar with it, Yuengling is a very good, moderately priced regional beer. Exactly what they should be serving for free in the club. Here's hoping it's not replaced by Bud Light. The PHL club is depressing enough as it is. 
Sep 16, 2013, 8:14 am
#954
Join Date: May 2009
Location: PHL
Posts: 2,842
Before these changes did PHL have more than just Yuengling tap? I think it is free right now because it does not appear that they offer an alternative. Though I'm sure that will change and they will bring in Bud light.
Sep 16, 2013, 8:17 am
#955
Join Date: May 2004
Location: OAK
Programs: UA Gold MM / AS MVP Gold
Posts: 2,504
How would you all feel about drink tickets? As odd as it is, I find myself pining for the old days of 2 drink tickets/person. I do remember some really annoying rules being enforced at various times, namely whether you got tickets at the origin or the transoceanic gateway, etc. What about giving everyone 2 free drink tickets for any of the formerly "complimentary drinks." Then everyone will get some reasonable amount for free and maybe anyone who wants more than that should be willing to shell out a bit of cash.
Sep 16, 2013, 8:24 am
#956
Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Dog House
Programs: UA 1K 2MM, AA EXP, WN A-List, Marriott Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 1,245
Think about it. Someone in Chicago is putting together an excel spreadsheet as we speak and running the numbers on this. Minimum cocktail is $9. 2 drink chits would = $18. So their logic is that for each person, you're "losing" $18 in potential revenue.
Could you imagine someone taking that proposal to Jeffie? "Hey Jeffie, how about we give away $18 in revenue per person per visit?" He would choke on his 1/2 cashew at that suggestion.
Sep 16, 2013, 8:36 am
#957
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Wayne, NJ USA
Programs: UA Million Miler, Lifetime United Club member
Posts: 2,175
Sep 16, 2013, 8:37 am
#958
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Wayne, NJ USA
Programs: UA Million Miler, Lifetime United Club member
Posts: 2,175
Sep 16, 2013, 8:45 am
#959
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 24,153
does anyone frequent DLs or AAs clubs and what is there set up? I think AA charges for everything if I remember correctly, its been awhile since last in an AC. DL havent been in their clubs in yrs.
Sep 16, 2013, 9:02 am
#960
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Midwest USA
Programs: BA SIL, WN A, UA SIL, Marriott TIT (LT), Hilton DIA
Posts: 1,969
I have not been in a Delta club in about 4 years so I cannot give a recent comparison, other than I remember really good snacks.
I regret my purchase of a lifetime UA club membership. If I thought I had any legal standing, I would pursue a refund.