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Old Jul 31, 2020, 12:32 am
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Originally Posted by az22
Looks like the Hemispheres magazine will be mailed to Premier Plat, 1K, and GS members starting with the August edition.
Printed or electronic?
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Old Jul 31, 2020, 12:36 am
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I have been wondering what the route map in the Hemisphere would look like during Covid-19 period.
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Old Jul 31, 2020, 12:44 am
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Originally Posted by az22
Looks like the Hemispheres magazine will be mailed to Premier Plat, 1K, and GS members starting with the August edition.
That's interesting. In my case, UA will mail the Hemispheres on its space-constrained cargo-only flight to Hong Kong.
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Old Jul 31, 2020, 5:06 am
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Originally Posted by az22
Looks like the Hemispheres magazine will be mailed to Premier Plat, 1K, and GS members starting with the August edition.
Can’t wait for the “THREE PERFECT DAYS: AT HOME” article.
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Old Jul 31, 2020, 8:27 am
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Originally Posted by rmadisonwi
Can’t wait for the “THREE PERFECT DAYS: AT HOME” article.
LOL!

I am looking for "14 Perfect Quarantine Days at { your favorite foreign location]"!
With US in such a disarray in controlling the cases, it will be months before some of the major countries let American in, the "Perfect Quarantine Day" actually may come in handy for those who have to travel overseas where mandatory isolated quarantine is a requirement.
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Old Jul 31, 2020, 10:27 am
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I really liked Rhapsody until they discontinued it. Today’s Hemisphere is very thin / fluffy.

I would be willing to pay a monthly subscription if they brought back a higher quality publication.
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Old Jul 31, 2020, 10:40 am
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Originally Posted by WineCountryUA
Printed or electronic?
Printed, it appears.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ramseyq.../#499543236d3c

Originally Posted by UA_Flyer
I have been wondering what the route map in the Hemisphere would look like during Covid-19 period.
Route map has not been updated apparently:

It also features familiar sections like the airline’s global route maps, fleet details, airport maps and terminal information, and the ever-popular crossword puzzle. The airline points out that the route maps have not yet been updated with Covid-19-related route changes, however.

Originally Posted by rmadisonwi
Can’t wait for the “THREE PERFECT DAYS: AT HOME” article.
Can't tell if the this snippet from the article is a joke or not: Re-branded to "Hemi at Home"?

To increase circulation so that advertisers remain interested in the popular, glossy magazine, it will be mailed directly to United MileagePlus Premier Platinum, Premier 1K, and Global Services members at home. The indefinite subscription to “Hemi at Home” will begin with the August issue.
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Old Jul 31, 2020, 10:55 am
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Originally Posted by az22
Given the costs for distributing a printed magazine worldwide, I guess I am surprised but then saw
INK Publishing is paying the shipping costs for the magazine, which is only being sent to U.S.-based members with top airline elite status.
Printed publications ads (with qualified subscribers) are better rates than online ads. The whole financial arrangement here would be interesting to understand.

Originally Posted by garykung
... In my case, UA will mail the Hemispheres on its space-constrained cargo-only flight to Hong Kong.
Appears not
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Old Jul 31, 2020, 2:13 pm
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Will be sad to see the route maps updated!
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Old Jul 31, 2020, 9:20 pm
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Originally Posted by az22


I look forward to opening my copy and seeing a crossword puzzle free of other people’s handwriting—mine, all mine!
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Old Aug 1, 2020, 10:06 am
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The August issue is posted now at
https://ink-global.com/our-clients/p...ited-airlines/

The route map has not been trimmed to reflect current conditions.

No issues for May/June/July, though.
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Old Aug 3, 2020, 10:17 am
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Originally Posted by Sulley
I love the shirtless 74 year old bodybuilder doctor and the plastic surgeon with fake teeth!
perfect
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Old Aug 4, 2020, 6:31 am
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I was just interviewed for the October 2020 issue of Hemispheres. It will be sent to "...United's most frequent flyers..." according to the editor-in-chief.
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Old Aug 4, 2020, 3:20 pm
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Originally Posted by meducate
I was just interviewed for the October 2020 issue of Hemispheres. It will be sent to "...United's most frequent flyers..." according to the editor-in-chief.
Excited to read your interview!!
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Old Aug 4, 2020, 7:29 pm
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Originally Posted by meducate
It will be sent to "...United's most frequent flyers..."
Only to those with Premier Platinum status and above. Lowly Gold's get nothing. I can remember when Gold was the highest frequent flyer status on UA that you could get.
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