Who is/is not Flying Now On UA in the COVID era? Why?
Aug 29, 2020, 11:47 pm
#241
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I would ask that you report the crew for failing to enforce the onboard mask policy. I’ll be doing the same when I get home, for my Horizon flight crew on last Wednesday’s ONT SEA hop for ignoring passengers who did not wear their masks properly.
Just finished a same day RT to Boise today. Probably my 10th US trip during COVID. I'm numb to the routine.
1. Drive to SFO in almost zero traffic.
2. Get dropped off at an almost empty terminal
3. Skip GS reception, straight to empty TSA
4. Insert drivers license, drop mask...
5. Clear security and see closed Yankee Clipper restaurant
6. People mover to empty United Club.
7. Spend two min looking out large window
8. Grab brown bag of food on way out
9. Walk to gate T-15, obligatory pleasantries with GS agent
10. Zombie like posture in seat, touching nothing
11. Consider engaging neighbors on mask etiquette (pic)
12. Be entertained by Idahoan t-shirt creativity (pic)
I'm someone who has flown over 4 million flight miles and loved every one of them. Unfortunately, I just can't find much to love about travel these days.
1. Drive to SFO in almost zero traffic.
2. Get dropped off at an almost empty terminal
3. Skip GS reception, straight to empty TSA
4. Insert drivers license, drop mask...
5. Clear security and see closed Yankee Clipper restaurant
6. People mover to empty United Club.
7. Spend two min looking out large window
8. Grab brown bag of food on way out
9. Walk to gate T-15, obligatory pleasantries with GS agent
10. Zombie like posture in seat, touching nothing
11. Consider engaging neighbors on mask etiquette (pic)
12. Be entertained by Idahoan t-shirt creativity (pic)
I'm someone who has flown over 4 million flight miles and loved every one of them. Unfortunately, I just can't find much to love about travel these days.
Aug 30, 2020, 1:08 am
#242
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Morris County, NJ
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Sadly, I’m not flying at all, and don’t see a horizon where I will anytime soon. And by soon, I mean in the next 12-24 months, at least.
My customer (a household name you’d recognize immediately) has moved almost all their staff to home work, many permanently. Earliest return would be mid year 2021.
My employer has moved us home through 2021 at a minimum, also likely permanently.
Just not seeing a return to the prior level of travel, for a long time. Possibly permanently.
It’s not a good thing; not at all.
My customer (a household name you’d recognize immediately) has moved almost all their staff to home work, many permanently. Earliest return would be mid year 2021.
My employer has moved us home through 2021 at a minimum, also likely permanently.
Just not seeing a return to the prior level of travel, for a long time. Possibly permanently.
It’s not a good thing; not at all.
Aug 30, 2020, 11:30 am
#244
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Location: Chicago, IL
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Yeah giving it a go.
Flew twice (two trips) in last two weeks. Aiming for a third. Masking on the plane is absolutely consistent. What’s bothersome is the damn ORD terminal and rental car busses packed to the gills. I’m going to start spending a lot of company money on parking to avoid that nightmare. Sorry boss.
Seems like upgrades are gonna be standard fare for a 1K. Five flights with no GS and open F. Kinda what you’d expect with zero business fliers.
Seems like upgrades are gonna be standard fare for a 1K. Five flights with no GS and open F. Kinda what you’d expect with zero business fliers.
Aug 30, 2020, 11:40 am
#245
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Been my experience as well as a 1k. Gold's and silvers have even been upgraded next to me on TCON's.
Aug 30, 2020, 11:56 am
#246
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Have north of 40 segments since mid-March, only one on UA. Flying DL whenever possible, then WN or AS. I have zero interest in being involuntarily seated next to a stranger.
Aug 30, 2020, 1:57 pm
#247
Join Date: Feb 2016
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I'm up(!) to about two assignments per month. Maybe 10-15 hours worth (I was doing 100+ prior to March/April) I was almost giddy the last multi-day trip I flew.
I've gotten the upgrade as a non-rev (PS and SA).
I've gotten the upgrade as a non-rev (PS and SA).
Aug 30, 2020, 6:02 pm
#248
Join Date: Feb 2008
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I’ve taken the train twice instead of flying because there were no flights. At some point, lack of supply tamps down demand.
that and you can’t really go and come from Hawaii right now....
that and you can’t really go and come from Hawaii right now....
Sep 5, 2020, 4:36 pm
#249
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I finally booked my first "COVID" flight for next weekend. Quick trip to DEN. Haven't flown since January and have been debating for the past 1.5 months if I wanted to give it a try. This will be my first domestic trip in 3 years as all of my travel is international. Might seem strange not boarding a flight to FRA or LHR!
Sep 5, 2020, 5:00 pm
#250
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Sep 5, 2020, 5:11 pm
#251
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I finally booked my first "COVID" flight for next weekend. Quick trip to DEN. Haven't flown since January and have been debating for the past 1.5 months if I wanted to give it a try. This will be my first domestic trip in 3 years as all of my travel is international. Might seem strange not boarding a flight to FRA or LHR!
Sep 5, 2020, 6:28 pm
#252
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Me too! Last flight was March 8. Just booked a flight in 2 weeks, and one in late October. As it stands for now, this will probably be it for me in 2020. I have had friends that have been flying for months telling me "how easy it is". I'm definitely a bit spooked, and am planning covid tests upon my return. It's a sort of cautious excitement.
Sep 5, 2020, 7:11 pm
#253
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Location: Seattle, WA
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I am flying mostly for dental/medical appointments in the SF Bay Area. Won’t really travel in any meaningful way until ‘21 when I fly to re-qualify for 1K.
Sep 5, 2020, 8:26 pm
#254
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COVID doesn't have me spooked. I was more concerned with the "how easy it is" aspect. Since the protocols/procedures seem to be worked out I figure it's time to get back in the air. I will say this, researching local COVID regulations was more time consuming then researching entry requirements for some foreign destinations!
Sep 5, 2020, 9:37 pm
#255
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