CEO Jeff Smisek Out;Oscar Munoz new Pres/CEO,Henry Meyer non-ex Chair;FBI case closed
Sep 8, 2015, 3:57 pm
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That was unexpected. I wish him well.
Sep 8, 2015, 3:58 pm
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How long will it take to replace the safety videos that contain Jeff?
Sep 8, 2015, 3:58 pm
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Sep 8, 2015, 3:58 pm
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A miracle has come true!
The clouds have opened, shining a beacon of hope onto this 1K on this glorious Tuesday the 8th of September, 2015. This day will forever go down in history, written and retold for generations to come how the man who brought down a wonderful world of earning RDM for flown miles, one award chart for UA and Star, 500miler upgrades giving all elites a chance to get a upgrade were taken away, and many other perks was vanquished from the depths it came from.
Rejoice! Rejoice! May miles flow freely to all!
The clouds have opened, shining a beacon of hope onto this 1K on this glorious Tuesday the 8th of September, 2015. This day will forever go down in history, written and retold for generations to come how the man who brought down a wonderful world of earning RDM for flown miles, one award chart for UA and Star, 500miler upgrades giving all elites a chance to get a upgrade were taken away, and many other perks was vanquished from the depths it came from.
Rejoice! Rejoice! May miles flow freely to all!
Sep 8, 2015, 3:58 pm
#155
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Hallelujah indeed!
Is there even a small chance that Jeff reads this and sees how much he was liked?
PS. Sorry, I forgot he is an attorney - so it is water off the duck's back
PS. Sorry, I forgot he is an attorney - so it is water off the duck's back
Sep 8, 2015, 3:59 pm
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Ding dong the douche is dead 
Sep 8, 2015, 3:59 pm
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for those on twitter, please welcome @FakeUnitedOscar.
@FakeUnitedJeff is shooting off some classic farewell posts.
@FakeUnitedJeff is shooting off some classic farewell posts.
Sep 8, 2015, 3:59 pm
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Sep 8, 2015, 4:00 pm
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I guess the e-mail I sent him regarding a series of "clusters" surrounding goalie-dad's flights in August 20 minutes before hearing the news "might" go unanswered, huh? 
Sep 8, 2015, 4:00 pm
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In all seriousness can someone enlighten me how Jeff Smisek stepping down/being separated from UA drastically changes your day to day life? I ask because reading this thread you'd think someone cured cancer or something. If anyone really thinks him simply leaving will have a major immediate impact on your day to day flying experience even as 1K or UGS I think you'll be mistaken.
Sep 8, 2015, 4:01 pm
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You have sat too long for any good you have been doing lately ... Depart, I say; and let us have done with you. In the name of God, go!
Sep 8, 2015, 4:01 pm
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Don't hold your breath but he would typically forward that to Jimmy - and occasionally would respond directly... I'm sure not much is getting done internally today at UA - exhibit one - no website...
Sep 8, 2015, 4:02 pm
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While many here are excited for the new CEO, I wonder if this will have negative effects on United, and thus, we the flyers, in the NYC area.
If serious corruption was happening, could United lose gate slots and such at PANY airports?
If serious corruption was happening, could United lose gate slots and such at PANY airports?
Sep 8, 2015, 4:02 pm
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Much as I'll enjoy Jeff's trip to the pen, I'm not real excited about a raliroad guy taking over ua. Are we moving closer to cattle cars than we already are?
Will he disappear from the preboarding videos now, right now?
Jeff, nobody here will miss you. Wish you the worst.
Will he disappear from the preboarding videos now, right now?
Jeff, nobody here will miss you. Wish you the worst.
Sep 8, 2015, 4:03 pm
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