Captain Greeting
Dec 5, 2022, 5:59 pm
#16
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Bloomfield, MI, USA
Programs: DL Gold
Posts: 694
My personal experience is the Captain/FO whether I've chatted with them on the plane - on the hotel shuttle - at the hotel - at the airport - etc - are very personable. They don't have time to greet every flight at the door and I don't begrudge them if they don't (please do the checklist and get us out on time) but despite having a very high pressure job (and it is high pressure) are happy to engage in friendly conversation.
Dec 5, 2022, 10:07 pm
#18
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: Mileage Plus Global Services 2MM
Posts: 1,200
Dec 6, 2022, 9:04 am
#19
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: IAH & CMH
Programs: UA GS, UA MM, Marriott Ambassador, Hilton Diamond, Uber Platinum :)
Posts: 773
I’ve had several recognitions lately on my Mileage Plus 25th year anniversary. Gate agent (on scanning BP), UC agent, and a nice hand written card by the purser on a TPAC.
Dec 6, 2022, 9:08 am
#20
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: HNL
Programs: UA GS4MM, MR LT Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,447
That said, it is extremely rare to get recognition on flights to and from Hawaii. It seems the FA's treat it as a leisure route and don't even check to see if they have GS/1K on board. Falls into the very minor category for me, but I'll be curious if I hear anything this week on KOA-DEN and V/V.
Granted, I'm 100% of the time in F so that probably has something to do with it.
Dec 6, 2022, 10:27 am
#21
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: BOS
Programs: 1MM, UA 1k
Posts: 529
we had a decent crew last week IAH-IAD. Constant updates (and pilot went out of his way to explain how frustrating it is to not get them even when there is nothing to update). At the end of flight he announced a pilot cleared his final check ride and he met us all at the door as we de-planed. it was sort of a neat deal.
Dec 6, 2022, 1:15 pm
#22
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: San Francisco
Programs: UA MM Plat, UA 1MM, Hilton Lifetime Gold, Marriott Gold, Hertz Gold, CLEAR, AS MVP Gold
Posts: 3,620
I always hear these stories about MM's getting greeted and acknowledged but have never experienced in the now many years I have been a MM. I don't expect Sam Elliot to great me with an Up In The Air moment but I wouldn't mind some minor acknowledgement.
Dec 7, 2022, 1:07 pm
#23
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: Mileage Plus Global Services 2MM
Posts: 1,200
I think that may be because a) you are GS and b) your flights are to/from HNL. I am a lowly 1K traveling to/from the outer islands.
Dec 7, 2022, 5:45 pm
#24
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: HNL
Programs: UA GS4MM, MR LT Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,447
I hear them greet 1K's as well - I actually think the aircraft type has a significant part in this - I'm exclusively on lie-flats to/from HNL and the FA's are hitting up the GS/1K's during boarding for meal orders......
Dec 9, 2022, 7:32 am
#25
Join Date: Apr 2022
Location: Michigan
Posts: 12
As a pilot for an airline, I'm curious how much of an impact this behavior from the flight deck crew makes on you, the passenger. Is it appreciated? Annoying because you're forced into unsolicited conversation? Do you like the acknowledgement? If I were to take up this routine on flights when I'm able, I'd want my greetings and thankyous to come off sincere. Thanks!
Dec 9, 2022, 1:30 pm
#26
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: NJ
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 115
As a pilot for an airline, I'm curious how much of an impact this behavior from the flight deck crew makes on you, the passenger. Is it appreciated? Annoying because you're forced into unsolicited conversation? Do you like the acknowledgement? If I were to take up this routine on flights when I'm able, I'd want my greetings and thankyous to come off sincere. Thanks!
Flip side? I was on a regional flight yesterday where the FA was extremely friendly and talked to the 4 1Ks who were on the flight. She must have spent 5 minutes trying to extend the conversation with me and my father when I just wanted to go back to my Netflix show.
Dec 9, 2022, 1:46 pm
#27
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: San Francisco
Programs: UA MM Plat, UA 1MM, Hilton Lifetime Gold, Marriott Gold, Hertz Gold, CLEAR, AS MVP Gold
Posts: 3,620
As a pilot for an airline, I'm curious how much of an impact this behavior from the flight deck crew makes on you, the passenger. Is it appreciated? Annoying because you're forced into unsolicited conversation? Do you like the acknowledgement? If I were to take up this routine on flights when I'm able, I'd want my greetings and thankyous to come off sincere. Thanks!
Dec 9, 2022, 6:04 pm
#28
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Denver
Programs: UA Platinum
Posts: 866
As a pilot for an airline, I'm curious how much of an impact this behavior from the flight deck crew makes on you, the passenger. Is it appreciated? Annoying because you're forced into unsolicited conversation? Do you like the acknowledgement? If I were to take up this routine on flights when I'm able, I'd want my greetings and thank yous to come off sincere. Thanks!
Dec 9, 2022, 7:33 pm
#29
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Bellingham/Gainesville
Programs: UA-G MM, Priority Club Platinum, Avis First, Hertz 5*, Red Lion
Posts: 2,808
As a pilot for an airline, I'm curious how much of an impact this behavior from the flight deck crew makes on you, the passenger. Is it appreciated? Annoying because you're forced into unsolicited conversation? Do you like the acknowledgement? If I were to take up this routine on flights when I'm able, I'd want my greetings and thankyous to come off sincere. Thanks!
Dec 9, 2022, 11:37 pm
#30
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 4,218
As a pilot for an airline, I'm curious how much of an impact this behavior from the flight deck crew makes on you, the passenger. Is it appreciated? Annoying because you're forced into unsolicited conversation? Do you like the acknowledgement? If I were to take up this routine on flights when I'm able, I'd want my greetings and thankyous to come off sincere. Thanks!