New safety video coming
Apr 30, 2015, 8:47 am
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New safety video coming
Sounds like a new safety video is in the works based on this offer email I received today. Just when I was getting the current one memorized. Wonder if it will be serious, goofy or whimsical?
Go behind-the-scenes at United Airlines World Headquarters
Join us on May 12th at Willis Tower for the filming of our next in-flight safety video. You and a guest will experience the "Hollywood" hair and makeup treatment, enjoy a private tour of the United Network Operations Center and receive hotel accommodations in downtown Chicago.
This experience includes:
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Roundtrip United Economy® domestic airfare for two to Chicago, IL (ORD)*
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Three night hotel accommodations for two in Chicago (Monday, May 11 - Thursday, May 14, 2015)
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Pre-shoot hair and makeup treatment
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A day on the set of the next United in-flight safety video
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Behind-the-scenes tour for two of the United Network Operations Center
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Bid now.
Link to bid here: https://exclusives.mileageplus.com/L..._date=20150427
No clue if it is open to anyone or was targeted.
Go behind-the-scenes at United Airlines World Headquarters
Join us on May 12th at Willis Tower for the filming of our next in-flight safety video. You and a guest will experience the "Hollywood" hair and makeup treatment, enjoy a private tour of the United Network Operations Center and receive hotel accommodations in downtown Chicago.
This experience includes:
■
Roundtrip United Economy® domestic airfare for two to Chicago, IL (ORD)*
■
Three night hotel accommodations for two in Chicago (Monday, May 11 - Thursday, May 14, 2015)
■
Pre-shoot hair and makeup treatment
■
A day on the set of the next United in-flight safety video
■
Behind-the-scenes tour for two of the United Network Operations Center
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Bid now.
Link to bid here: https://exclusives.mileageplus.com/L..._date=20150427
No clue if it is open to anyone or was targeted.
Apr 30, 2015, 9:01 am
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Apr 30, 2015, 9:11 am
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Apr 30, 2015, 9:39 am
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Agreed. When I rode the island hopper in February, we had to watch that video on every leg. Got old very fast.
Apr 30, 2015, 9:41 am
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UA has the worst safety video out there IMO. DL beats them hands down.
Looking forward to a new video. Maybe, just once, UA can do something that doesn't copy DL (in a horrible fashion) and instead make it something unique to UA that's funny and gets the point across at the same time?
I *really really* wish they would stop playing the stupid credit card commercials after the video. Some FAs turn off the system or at least mute it during this time which I love. So tired of hearing how some woman can see Brazil in her future.
-RM
Looking forward to a new video. Maybe, just once, UA can do something that doesn't copy DL (in a horrible fashion) and instead make it something unique to UA that's funny and gets the point across at the same time?
I *really really* wish they would stop playing the stupid credit card commercials after the video. Some FAs turn off the system or at least mute it during this time which I love. So tired of hearing how some woman can see Brazil in her future.
-RM
Apr 30, 2015, 9:52 am
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Just make it shorter already. I used to like it but now hate it. Especially the scary pilot in the opening scene who is anything but welcoming.
Also in the following UA credit card ad, I can't stand that dizzy women who tells us she sees Brazil in her future whilst doing some sort of kerpow type movement with her arm. For some reason her voice and that silly move just rub me the wrong way. Or the dopey guy who tells me that going to see his family means a lot to him. Well, I never would have guessed that!
Just saw RM has exactly the same feeling.!
Also in the following UA credit card ad, I can't stand that dizzy women who tells us she sees Brazil in her future whilst doing some sort of kerpow type movement with her arm. For some reason her voice and that silly move just rub me the wrong way. Or the dopey guy who tells me that going to see his family means a lot to him. Well, I never would have guessed that!
Just saw RM has exactly the same feeling.!
Apr 30, 2015, 10:26 am
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i'm flying the island hopper again in late september. i would hope that something being filmed in mid-may would be pushed fleet-wide by then.
Apr 30, 2015, 10:38 am
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The current safety video is still a nice thing. I still laugh at the pouch jokes.
But I would just recycle this one--
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJbAWvSP45Y
But I would just recycle this one--
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJbAWvSP45Y
Apr 30, 2015, 11:05 am
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They need to be serious about this safety video. The people who really need to watch it are the ones who don't fly often. References to real aircraft cabin layout and identifying items should be the focus. It seems references to a taxi cab, tour bus, palm tree, fighting Gondola, etc. was over the top. I don't take safety as entertainment, I take it seriously. I've sat through 3,500+ safety announcements/videos so I think I understand what to do in event of emergency. I am more concerned of my fellow travelers who are not plane savvy that they might not know what to do because the video made light of a very serious matter and did a poor job educating the non-seasoned traveler.
Does anyone think that I would get in trouble because "somehow" my in seat video monitor ended up cracking when Smisek showed his smiling face? I hate it when that happens. 
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Apr 30, 2015, 11:28 am
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and yes i'm also in the camp of making it serious and relatable on an actual plane, but still having it be amusing. i agree, the latest delta one does a good job of that.
Apr 30, 2015, 11:30 am
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Apr 30, 2015, 11:32 am
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