Forced in-flight DirecTV ads need to stop
Jun 26, 2017, 8:16 pm
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Jun 26, 2017, 8:45 pm
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I really get sick of the DTV ads. I don't fly in a plane to have ads forced at me. Usually I take the credit card application of the seat pocket and tear it into a nice size so that with one fold it just covers the screen. Then at least I don't have to see it. But I recall hearing it many more than once on many flights. Often plays repeatedly during boarding, in my experience.
If folks want to watch it, that's fine. Just don't hit me with the ads please.
If folks want to watch it, that's fine. Just don't hit me with the ads please.
Jun 26, 2017, 10:48 pm
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I can't believe it, out in the cedar chest in the garage, I found my old cardboard periscope with 2 mirrors inside, that I used to spy on Mrs. Wilson next door, over the fence, when I was a kid. Yep, it works just perfect to watch what 20C has on when I'm in my exit row 21C! No CC needed either!
Jun 27, 2017, 8:51 am
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We'll sometimes reboot the system when some screens stop working. That could be what's causing the screens to come back on mid-flight but it doesn't happen nearly as often as some of the messages would suggest. If it's happening every flight then there must be another reason for it.
I think the plan is that live TV will eventually be added to the PDE and that service will be available on all planes. They are keeping DTV in the DTV airplanes that have the slimline seat conversion so there may be contractual requirements to keep them system on board for now. If not, it would seem that the seat change would be the best opportunity to make the switch.
I think the plan is that live TV will eventually be added to the PDE and that service will be available on all planes. They are keeping DTV in the DTV airplanes that have the slimline seat conversion so there may be contractual requirements to keep them system on board for now. If not, it would seem that the seat change would be the best opportunity to make the switch.
Jun 27, 2017, 9:18 am
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I paid something like $160 for one-way when all the other options were $200+, and RPU cleared for the ORD-SFO leg. I could have taken a nonstop as well, but I was not in a rush. Figured I might as well pick up some extra miles and check out the Centurion lounge.
With regards to taking my business elsewhere, price is biggest factor for me. But I will admit that UA miles (when combined with Chase UR transfers) for *A award redemptions is a big reason to fly with them as much as possible.
Jul 6, 2017, 3:00 pm
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UA - Endless showing of ads and messages on DirecTV screen, how to stop?
Last month I flew twice, first between Chicago and Dallas, then from Dallas to Newark with United Airlines.
In the cabin every seat has in front of it a screen and as I am taller than the average I can see the majority of the screen the aircraft contains.
NO WAY to switch off the screen in front of me, and no way for the other too. During 4 hours I had to be brainwashed with almost 15 times the same adds, the same comments, the same images.
United Airlines takes passengers as slaves that have to be submitted entirely, like animals. We are constrain, imposed to swallow all these filths.
This is totally disgusting and despicable.
Michel
In the cabin every seat has in front of it a screen and as I am taller than the average I can see the majority of the screen the aircraft contains.
NO WAY to switch off the screen in front of me, and no way for the other too. During 4 hours I had to be brainwashed with almost 15 times the same adds, the same comments, the same images.
United Airlines takes passengers as slaves that have to be submitted entirely, like animals. We are constrain, imposed to swallow all these filths.
This is totally disgusting and despicable.
Michel
Jul 6, 2017, 5:08 pm
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Jul 6, 2017, 6:01 pm
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Unless OP wants to sue UA for mental duress then you will get a lot more comments!!
.. I am joking.. of course... 
Jul 6, 2017, 6:13 pm
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I often board as early as possible and turn off my screen & the screen next to me so I don't have to watch the flashing out of the corner of my eye.
Jul 6, 2017, 6:14 pm
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