United SFO Family Day - October 12th 2014
Sep 26, 2014, 7:38 pm
#46
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: PEK, AUS, WAS, HKG
Programs: CX Gold
Posts: 1,122
My first attendance at this event, too! Thanks a lot!! ^
Wow, that's pretty far away! I guess you live in the States? I'm wondering if anyone outside States would come solely for this event, haha
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Sep 27, 2014 at 3:40 pm Reason: Merged
Sep 26, 2014, 8:30 pm
#48
Join Date: Jun 2004
Programs: UA-1K, AA-Gold, H GP-LIfeTime Diamond
Posts: 819
Sep 27, 2014, 12:33 am
#50
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: ZOA, SFO, HKG
Programs: UA 1K 0.9MM, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Hertz PC, SBux Gold, TSA Pre✓
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It is basically first come, first serve. It does not matter even if you are GS.
Sep 27, 2014, 4:09 am
#52
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA 1K MM, Marriott Life Plat, various others of little note
Posts: 2,763
Not sure I believe that. They ask for ft handle and in the past have asked for ff number. In earlier years they have also said they sort it by status. Maybe there's a pattern in who made it discernible here.
Sep 27, 2014, 4:09 am
#53
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: HNL
Programs: United Gold
Posts: 1,581
I'll already be on travel on 10/12, but I'm going to take a day trip away from my larger trip just so I can attend (cause who knows when I'll get chosen again)
I just wanted to confirm that the event starts at 11am and ends at 4:30pm, because I have to fly back to my family for a late dinner.
Also, does anyone have any idea how much cash I should bring? Are there really good souvenirs to purchase?
I just wanted to confirm that the event starts at 11am and ends at 4:30pm, because I have to fly back to my family for a late dinner.
Also, does anyone have any idea how much cash I should bring? Are there really good souvenirs to purchase?
Last edited by love_to_travel; Sep 27, 2014 at 4:16 am
Sep 27, 2014, 5:58 am
#55
Join Date: May 2013
Location: East Lansing, MI
Programs: AAdvantage Gold, United Mileage Plus, Sun Country Ufly
Posts: 3
No invite either 
. I think I might have waited too long to send in my request. Congrats to all those that made the cut and have fun! Please post lots of photos! And thanks UA Insider for including Flyertalkers in this event!
. I think I might have waited too long to send in my request. Congrats to all those that made the cut and have fun! Please post lots of photos! And thanks UA Insider for including Flyertalkers in this event!
Sep 27, 2014, 7:04 am
#56
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Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Danville, CA
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I'll already be on travel on 10/12, but I'm going to take a day trip away from my larger trip just so I can attend (cause who knows when I'll get chosen again)
I just wanted to confirm that the event starts at 11am and ends at 4:30pm, because I have to fly back to my family for a late dinner.
Also, does anyone have any idea how much cash I should bring? Are there really good souvenirs to purchase?
I just wanted to confirm that the event starts at 11am and ends at 4:30pm, because I have to fly back to my family for a late dinner.
Also, does anyone have any idea how much cash I should bring? Are there really good souvenirs to purchase?
Many of the UA employees bring their classic cars and have them on display on the tarmac.
Your times are correct, 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Alas, no Blue Angels again this year.
Sep 27, 2014, 9:59 am
#57
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: SFO/STS
Programs: UA Gold-1MM, Hhonors Diamond, Marriott/SPG Gold
Posts: 1,090
I don't believe that to be true, signed up every year and got an invite every year I was 1K, dropped to Silver and no invite. No biggie, as I now need to travel on the 12th, but as it should be and as it is, status matters.
Sep 27, 2014, 3:16 pm
#58
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: HNL
Programs: United Gold
Posts: 1,581
The various employee groups have tables inside a hangar and sell T-Shirts, model airplanes and the like. In past years some of those groups have taken credit cards. The various food vendors are cash only.
Many of the UA employees bring their classic cars and have them on display on the tarmac.
Your times are correct, 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Many of the UA employees bring their classic cars and have them on display on the tarmac.
Your times are correct, 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
No worries, I'm going to see them tomorrow here in Hawaii. I saw them practicing on Friday, they were awesome
Sep 27, 2014, 4:58 pm
#59
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: ZOA, SFO, HKG
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Your FF number, in my belief, is for tracking/identification purpose only (Remember - it is a restrictive area).
Also, plenty of Premier Executive/Premier Gold have attended the Family day as well.
It has to do with when did you sign up. Historically, your chance was higher when you signed up on the first few hours.
Sep 27, 2014, 7:16 pm
#60
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: SFO, formerly of ORD
Programs: MileagePlus Premier 1K
Posts: 48
For what it's worth, I got in as a Gold, and I did take the survey fairly soon after it was posted.
I can't wait - it sounds like a lot of fun. Thanks, UA, for providing this geek-out opportunity!
I can't wait - it sounds like a lot of fun. Thanks, UA, for providing this geek-out opportunity!