No more local & now no more papers in UC?
#61
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: CLE
Programs: UA GS+LT UC, AA EXP+LT PLT, Fairmont LT PLT, Marriott PLT, Hilton DIA, Hyatt Glob, Avis CHM
Posts: 4,652
Sent an email to [email protected] and GS customer service expressing my displeasure.
I for one still enjoy reading the local paper.
I for one still enjoy reading the local paper.
Starting June 1, We will only offer the Wall Street Journal in United Clubs in the continental United States. We have heard consistent feedback from the majority of our members and guests that modern, refreshed facilities and enhanced food and beverage offerings are the most important aspects of their airport lounge experience. This change allows us to better focus and invest in these areas. Customer are invited to view other favorite periodicals by using their personal electronic device or smart phone.
Don't hesitate to contact us again if there’s any other way we can help."
#62
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 4,767
I agree. At best, newspapers contain old news and they are dirty, I hate that ink all over my hands and clothing.
#63
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA 1K MM, Accor Plat, Htz PC, Natl ExEm, other random status
Posts: 2,876
To each their own. I liked reading the local papers, and I'm not going to subscribe to the digital edition of every local paper of each of the cities to which I travel (which is a requirement for many of them if you want to read their articles). So for me, this is another cut in benefits.
#64
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Verdi, NV, SFO & Olympic (aka Squaw )Valley.
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I'll also echo others who express gratitude for local papers; As a San Franciscan I'll never subscribe to the "Plain Dealer" or "Rocky Mountain Post" but feel that their local news is very healthy for my brain during a connection.
#65
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: SFO
Posts: 3,910
"legendary" when referring to ua1flyer.... should require no explanation.
But I'll help: ua1flyer - A "Real" Up-In-The-Air GS
But I'll help: ua1flyer - A "Real" Up-In-The-Air GS
#66
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Potomac MD
Programs: UA MP 1K
Posts: 7,182
Well that is your preference. I still want hard copies of papers and get 3 (Washington Post, NY Times, WSJ) delivered to my door each day except when I am flying internationally. Looks as if I will have to continue getting papers at home even when I am traveling.
#67
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: NZ *E
Posts: 344
"Thanks for taking the time to write to us. We’re glad to hear from you.
Starting June 1, We will only offer the Wall Street Journal in United Clubs in the continental United States. We have heard consistent feedback from the majority of our members and guests that modern, refreshed facilities and enhanced food and beverage offerings are the most important aspects of their airport lounge experience. This change allows us to better focus and invest in these areas. Customer are invited to view other favorite periodicals by using their personal electronic device or smart phone.
Don't hesitate to contact us again if there’s any other way we can help."
Starting June 1, We will only offer the Wall Street Journal in United Clubs in the continental United States. We have heard consistent feedback from the majority of our members and guests that modern, refreshed facilities and enhanced food and beverage offerings are the most important aspects of their airport lounge experience. This change allows us to better focus and invest in these areas. Customer are invited to view other favorite periodicals by using their personal electronic device or smart phone.
Don't hesitate to contact us again if there’s any other way we can help."
#68
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: LAS
Programs: 3 MMer
Posts: 458
I think you may be referring to the DENVER POST, which is available with ink, or on-line (for an $11.00 monthly fee) that is nearly impossible to cancel once you sign up.I cancelled the Denver Post about 2 months ago after about 10/15 phone calls. I still get as many calls from them, weekly, as I do from the Micro-Soft folks in India.
#69
Join Date: May 2001
Location: RNO, NV, USA.
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 5,038
"Thanks for taking the time to write to us. We’re glad to hear from you.
Starting June 1, We will only offer the Wall Street Journal in United Clubs in the continental United States. We have heard consistent feedback from the majority of our members and guests that modern, refreshed facilities and enhanced food and beverage offerings are the most important aspects of their airport lounge experience. This change allows us to better focus and invest in these areas. Customer are invited to view other favorite periodicals by using their personal electronic device or smart phone.
Don't hesitate to contact us again if there’s any other way we can help."
Starting June 1, We will only offer the Wall Street Journal in United Clubs in the continental United States. We have heard consistent feedback from the majority of our members and guests that modern, refreshed facilities and enhanced food and beverage offerings are the most important aspects of their airport lounge experience. This change allows us to better focus and invest in these areas. Customer are invited to view other favorite periodicals by using their personal electronic device or smart phone.
Don't hesitate to contact us again if there’s any other way we can help."
#70
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Colorado
Programs: UA Gold (.85 MM), HH Diamond, SPG Platinum (LT Gold), Hertz PC, National EE
Posts: 5,582
I appreciate that some think this is great news and feel printed media is a bad thing. That said, I would prefer you not decide for me what is best. I still prefer printed material for reading, and I’m disappointed that options have been removed.
#71
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: CLE
Programs: UA GS+LT UC, AA EXP+LT PLT, Fairmont LT PLT, Marriott PLT, Hilton DIA, Hyatt Glob, Avis CHM
Posts: 4,652
Hope that you guys write to UA
#72
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: NY
Programs: UA GS & 3MM, HHONORS Diamond
Posts: 66
For me, the free newspapers were an important perk
Sad to hear that only the WSJ is available. Was wondering what was going on this week and assumed that I was too late and that the other papers were gone. I enjoyed reading the local paper, USA Today, NYT, together with the WSJ when flying. I would tell people that my UC fees were compensated by newspapers alone. At least most of the hotels I go to have the papers...
#73
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Haze gray and underway
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In this electronic era news papers are filled with old news, but potentially more information than provided online. You must be remembering when newspapers where a respected source of news. Back when they where monochrome (and used words to convey information) and printed with an oil based inks. The inks used on todays news papers (with their flashy colors and pictures) are water based and more environmentally friendly.
#74
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: HNL
Programs: UA GS4MM, MR LT Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,447
Bartender and manager also were talking in a fairly excited about more food options at HNL in a few weeks - I didn't get all the specifics, seemed many were catered to Asian passengers and they also mentioned fresh guacamole to go with the salsa they already offer....
#75
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: EWR / PHL
Programs: UA 1P MM, HH G, Marriott G
Posts: 800
"Thanks for taking the time to write to us. We’re glad to hear from you.
Starting June 1, We will only offer the Wall Street Journal in United Clubs in the continental United States. We have heard consistent feedback from the majority of our members and guests that modern, refreshed facilities and enhanced food and beverage offerings are the most important aspects of their airport lounge experience. This change allows us to better focus and invest in these areas. Customer are invited to view other favorite periodicals by using their personal electronic device or smart phone.
Don't hesitate to contact us again if there’s any other way we can help."
Starting June 1, We will only offer the Wall Street Journal in United Clubs in the continental United States. We have heard consistent feedback from the majority of our members and guests that modern, refreshed facilities and enhanced food and beverage offerings are the most important aspects of their airport lounge experience. This change allows us to better focus and invest in these areas. Customer are invited to view other favorite periodicals by using their personal electronic device or smart phone.
Don't hesitate to contact us again if there’s any other way we can help."
... until our national WSJ contract expires!