The UA Frequent Flyer Quiz Thread: Where Is This?
Jan 12, 2022, 8:18 am
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WOW! Did not know this thread existed. Looks like I'm going to be on FT a lot more!
First meal is definitely ex-LAX based on the fruits. Second meal Im going to guess ORD. I eliminate IAH because no grapes, I eliminate DEN based on the recent catering issues, I eliminate EWR as this is not a PS meal, and SFO is too short which leaves me with ORD. How'd I do?
First meal is definitely ex-LAX based on the fruits. Second meal Im going to guess ORD. I eliminate IAH because no grapes, I eliminate DEN based on the recent catering issues, I eliminate EWR as this is not a PS meal, and SFO is too short which leaves me with ORD. How'd I do?
As correctly noted, LAX Catering has been doing very well in terms of the fruit served but apparently is either not providing small plates or is giving directions to serve Pie in the Sky on the cocktail napkins. Also, I keep seeing the trays ex-LAX being served empty wine glasses and an additional wine glass that was part of the drink pre-meal service. And, by elimination, you've hit on ORD. For me, ex-ORD service has been _water_ in the wine glass and a separate glass or plastic cup for the drink service. Also, Pie in the Sky gets plated as it should but is a bit cooler/not as warm that way.
I bow to your knowledge.
David
Jan 12, 2022, 9:34 am
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You're spot on - 2 for 2!
As correctly noted, LAX Catering has been doing very well in terms of the fruit served but apparently is either not providing small plates or is giving directions to serve Pie in the Sky on the cocktail napkins. Also, I keep seeing the trays ex-LAX being served empty wine glasses and an additional wine glass that was part of the drink pre-meal service. And, by elimination, you've hit on ORD. For me, ex-ORD service has been _water_ in the wine glass and a separate glass or plastic cup for the drink service. Also, Pie in the Sky gets plated as it should but is a bit cooler/not as warm that way.
I bow to your knowledge.
David
As correctly noted, LAX Catering has been doing very well in terms of the fruit served but apparently is either not providing small plates or is giving directions to serve Pie in the Sky on the cocktail napkins. Also, I keep seeing the trays ex-LAX being served empty wine glasses and an additional wine glass that was part of the drink pre-meal service. And, by elimination, you've hit on ORD. For me, ex-ORD service has been _water_ in the wine glass and a separate glass or plastic cup for the drink service. Also, Pie in the Sky gets plated as it should but is a bit cooler/not as warm that way.
I bow to your knowledge.
David
What is the pie in the sky exactly? Is it the cookie that comes in the light blue-ish wrapper? I had my first warmed chocolate chip cookie on UA on the same flight on a napkin, and thought it was fantastic. I hope United offers this throughout like Alaska does.
Jan 12, 2022, 11:44 am
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I knew it was probably too easy even if it is one of the smaller UA stations.
Back to the drawing board.
Jan 12, 2022, 11:56 am
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It's easy for those who have been there (virtually) impossible for those (self included) who haven't yet visited. Even though I had not a chance I appreciate the window onto an "exotic" airport (with seating that looks like it came out of an early '60s greyhound station...can't say I've seen that in any of my airport visits)
Jan 12, 2022, 12:00 pm
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It's easy for those who have been there (virtually) impossible for those (self included) who haven't yet visited. Even though I had not a chance I appreciate the window onto an "exotic" airport (with seating that looks like it came out of an early '60s greyhound station...can't say I've seen that in any of my airport visits)
Jan 12, 2022, 12:18 pm
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It's easy for those who have been there (virtually) impossible for those (self included) who haven't yet visited. Even though I had not a chance I appreciate the window onto an "exotic" airport (with seating that looks like it came out of an early '60s greyhound station...can't say I've seen that in any of my airport visits)
Okay, here is a smaller UA station gate area. Let's see how it goes.
Jan 12, 2022, 1:06 pm
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Yeah, the Island Hopper is def one of the cooler things FT introduced me to. Then a few years back there was a mistake fare that allowed you to use it, so I took advantage.
Hope you get a chance to fly it someday it really is a wild day.
Okay, here is a smaller UA station gate area. Let's see how it goes.
Hope you get a chance to fly it someday it really is a wild day.
Okay, here is a smaller UA station gate area. Let's see how it goes.
Checking AA's departures from AA it says that they usually use gates 10 and 11 which seem to match with the gate number here where an AA aircraft is parked.
So, is it GUA?
Jan 12, 2022, 1:13 pm
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I would guess somewhere in Latin America or the Spanish speaking world from the Movistar ad, but looking at your Flight Memory, it seems you have traveled to many places that might fit that description!
Jan 12, 2022, 1:15 pm
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The closest billboard says "ovistar" in top right which probably is the phone operator Movistar that is present in many Spanish-speaking countries. The phone booth (?) to the right is Claro which does the same. The billboard also says Guatemala in bottom right, leading me to believe this is GUA.
Checking AA's departures from AA it says that they usually use gates 10 and 11 which seem to match with the gate number here where an AA aircraft is parked.
So, is it GUA?
Checking AA's departures from AA it says that they usually use gates 10 and 11 which seem to match with the gate number here where an AA aircraft is parked.
So, is it GUA?
Okay, last one from me and the gate area game. I hope this one lasts more than an hour. lol.
Jan 12, 2022, 1:34 pm
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Jan 12, 2022, 1:57 pm
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MBJ based on the tv screen logo? https://www.behance.net/gallery/5329...tional-Airport
You guys are too good.
Here is a real curve ball...
I'll post in the answer in 2 hours if no one has it.
Jan 12, 2022, 2:39 pm
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Jan 12, 2022, 2:50 pm
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