Remember when... [UA Nostalgia]?
Feb 19, 2015, 7:19 am
#46
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Remember it... I WON IT- on my Honeymoon. Actually I filled out my brides card and marked it Dr.Tin since she had just finished med school- and it always annoyed her. I think I came in second place. I wonder if we won because we were on our Honeymoon.
Just to add some reality. My MIL gave us upgrades, but the counter at DEN for some reason didn't want to give them to us. The supervisor kept on telling the agent that the upgrade was valid, but agent seemed to be looking for a way to keep us out of F. The old days weren't all awesome service. That was my first ride in F.
Just to add some reality. My MIL gave us upgrades, but the counter at DEN for some reason didn't want to give them to us. The supervisor kept on telling the agent that the upgrade was valid, but agent seemed to be looking for a way to keep us out of F. The old days weren't all awesome service. That was my first ride in F.
Feb 19, 2015, 8:18 am
#47
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I remember from back in the late 80s when I just started to fly and did a mileage run circling the country. Was upgrade to F from ORD to SEA and there was a very large wooden salad bowl on a cart in the aisle which the flight attendant used to mix all the salad ingredients so that each person would get a freshly made salad.
I also clearly remember an experience in F on CO when the flight attendant could not figure out how to pour wine while holding a bottle of white in one hand and red in the other. She put one open bottle in the aisle as she poured, then picked up the one in the aisle and went to the next person. Had never seen that done before.
I also clearly remember an experience in F on CO when the flight attendant could not figure out how to pour wine while holding a bottle of white in one hand and red in the other. She put one open bottle in the aisle as she poured, then picked up the one in the aisle and went to the next person. Had never seen that done before.
Feb 19, 2015, 10:08 am
#49
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Remember your very first ride in First Class?
Remember when you could get friendly with the FAs?
Nowadays you want to forget your recent ride in First Class.
Nowadays you can't get friendly with the FAs.
Remember when you could get friendly with the FAs?
Nowadays you want to forget your recent ride in First Class.
Nowadays you can't get friendly with the FAs.
Feb 19, 2015, 12:17 pm
#50
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But when it comes to flying, no matter which cabin I am in, I enjoy myslef. But I am an unusually happy person! Truth is, I almost always have an enjoyable experience on UA.
Feb 19, 2015, 12:21 pm
#51
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Remember it... I WON IT- on my Honeymoon. Actually I filled out my brides card and marked it Dr.Tin since she had just finished med school- and it always annoyed her. I think I came in second place. I wonder if we won because we were on our Honeymoon.
Just to add some reality. My MIL gave us upgrades, but the counter at DEN for some reason didn't want to give them to us. The supervisor kept on telling the agent that the upgrade was valid, but agent seemed to be looking for a way to keep us out of F. The old days weren't all awesome service. That was my first ride in F.
Just to add some reality. My MIL gave us upgrades, but the counter at DEN for some reason didn't want to give them to us. The supervisor kept on telling the agent that the upgrade was valid, but agent seemed to be looking for a way to keep us out of F. The old days weren't all awesome service. That was my first ride in F.
Feb 19, 2015, 12:27 pm
#54
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Feb 19, 2015, 12:30 pm
#55
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I miss:
- Channel 9
- FC ticket stock
- When first was first, business was business and business wasn't first.
- The Tulip
- When United flights at small airports, like my home in ROC, were auctually worked by UA employees.
- DEQM
- RDM - well I guess we won't miss those until March 2nd
Feb 19, 2015, 12:49 pm
#56
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My grandmother brought a pistol on board with her (year probably 1967). It was my dad's WWII pistol and she brought it from Charlotte, NC to Jax, FL on a small prop.
I don't remember the airline though. Just thought it was funny.
I don't remember the airline though. Just thought it was funny.
Feb 19, 2015, 12:59 pm
#57
Join Date: Jul 2005
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People talk bad about TED, but I actually miss TED! I no longer have access to 8-10 non stops on ORD-LAS. I no longer can get to PHX. TED was what it was, but I enjoyed it. The LAS crew was always great, and always comped my drinks. It was just like first class but in an exit row.
I miss the blocked middle seats for 1K. Those were great... back to TED, the gate agents in LAS did a great job in making sure they kept the middle open next to me..
I miss the blocked middle seats for 1K. Those were great... back to TED, the gate agents in LAS did a great job in making sure they kept the middle open next to me..
Feb 19, 2015, 1:01 pm
#58
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Feb 19, 2015, 1:13 pm
#59
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Your elite packet came with a seating guide. I used to carry it in my travel portfolio in case of an aircraft swap or a reroute.
Feb 19, 2015, 1:47 pm
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Remember when Elites were "fairly entitled"...now they are "overentitled".