Apr 23, 16, 1:38 pm
Last edit by: paranoiatx
Captain Denny's Retirement flight roll call. Please list your handle, cabin, and when you will be arriving in SEA, where we will arrange a dinner on 5/30.
Pat89339 - F - arriving 5/30
legalalien - F - arriving 5/31 (I can guest 2 into UC at either SEA or ORD)
Jubileesmom-F-arriving 5/30 ( I also can guest 2 into UC. )
Whiskarina - F - arriving 5/30
wxguy - F - arriving 5/30 via Capt Denny's second to last flight
FlyerBeek - F - arriving 5/29
JeepGuyDE - F - arriving 5/29 (need guesting into UC)
jmd001 - F - arriving 5/30 (would appreciate guesting into UC)
texasex95 - Y - arriving 5/31 (hopefully 5/30 if I can change my flight)
alanro - F - arriving 5/30 (I can also guest 2 into UC)
mendicantmonk - Y - arriving 5/30 (need guesting into UC)
SFO 1K - F - arriving 5/30 (I can guest 2 into UC)
wtigerFF - F - arriving 5/30 UA 635 (I can guest 2 into UC)
YRKInsider - F - arriving 5/30 UA 635 (can guest 2 into UC)
N1120A - F - Arriving 5/31 UA635 (Probably need guesting into UC)
CleUnited - Y - Arriving 5/30 (hopefully)
cawhite - F -arriving 5/30 UA635
paranoiatx - F - arriving 5/28 (can guest 2 into UC and/or 1 into CL)
Pat89339 - F - arriving 5/30
legalalien - F - arriving 5/31 (I can guest 2 into UC at either SEA or ORD)
Jubileesmom-F-arriving 5/30 ( I also can guest 2 into UC. )
Whiskarina - F - arriving 5/30
wxguy - F - arriving 5/30 via Capt Denny's second to last flight
FlyerBeek - F - arriving 5/29
JeepGuyDE - F - arriving 5/29 (need guesting into UC)
jmd001 - F - arriving 5/30 (would appreciate guesting into UC)
texasex95 - Y - arriving 5/31 (hopefully 5/30 if I can change my flight)
alanro - F - arriving 5/30 (I can also guest 2 into UC)
mendicantmonk - Y - arriving 5/30 (need guesting into UC)
SFO 1K - F - arriving 5/30 (I can guest 2 into UC)
wtigerFF - F - arriving 5/30 UA 635 (I can guest 2 into UC)
YRKInsider - F - arriving 5/30 UA 635 (can guest 2 into UC)
N1120A - F - Arriving 5/31 UA635 (Probably need guesting into UC)
CleUnited - Y - Arriving 5/30 (hopefully)
cawhite - F -arriving 5/30 UA635
paranoiatx - F - arriving 5/28 (can guest 2 into UC and/or 1 into CL)
UAL's Captain Denny Flanagan (In-Flight Experiences, Sightings, Schedule, etc.)
Jun 1, 16, 9:55 am
#706
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A word of warning to the people who are graciously posting their photos of the various events. Someone already took the photo I posted of Denny and Oscar and posted it to his images on Instagram. He never asked me and frankly isn't Instagram a place to post photos you took yourself?
See your PM
Jun 1, 16, 10:44 am
#707
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Pat--
You are definitely "da bomb"! Thanks again for all your efforts and leadership.
Plus, it sure was great to have someone to commiserate with last night as we waited to see if we were going to get back to SFO.
P.S. I was happy to see in the picture that my Wright Bros necktie (to commemorate Capt. Denny's final flight with an image of the "first flight") made at least a very small cameo to the left of Oscar's head.
You are definitely "da bomb"! Thanks again for all your efforts and leadership.
Plus, it sure was great to have someone to commiserate with last night as we waited to see if we were going to get back to SFO.
P.S. I was happy to see in the picture that my Wright Bros necktie (to commemorate Capt. Denny's final flight with an image of the "first flight") made at least a very small cameo to the left of Oscar's head.
Jun 1, 16, 11:36 am
#708
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FlyerTalkers in SEA UC
These panos from a decrepit iPhone 4S (further confounded by the nasty backlighting) leave much to be desired, but decided to post 'em anyway.
Jun 1, 16, 1:29 pm
#709
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: UA 1K 1.45MM, Marriott+SPG Plat, Clear, Nexus, Global Entry and MEX Viajero Confiable
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Kudos to all who made this event happen.. and especially Capt. Flanagan!
I was hoping to try and get my 1MM in on his last flight as my first year achieving 1K (1999) I met Capt. Flanagan and received his biz card and the autographed book :-: .. but my plans went sideways and had to be in PIT
I was hoping to try and get my 1MM in on his last flight as my first year achieving 1K (1999) I met Capt. Flanagan and received his biz card and the autographed book :-: .. but my plans went sideways and had to be in PIT
Jun 1, 16, 3:41 pm
#710
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One more thing, Oscar announced to us on board that the big deal in NYC tomorrow is about the new business class seats. Hopes dashed early we smiled and nodded.
Jun 1, 16, 3:45 pm
#711
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Pat--
You are definitely "da bomb"! Thanks again for all your efforts and leadership.
Plus, it sure was great to have someone to commiserate with last night as we waited to see if we were going to get back to SFO.
P.S. I was happy to see in the picture that my Wright Bros necktie (to commemorate Capt. Denny's final flight with an image of the "first flight") made at least a very small cameo to the left of Oscar's head.
You are definitely "da bomb"! Thanks again for all your efforts and leadership.
Plus, it sure was great to have someone to commiserate with last night as we waited to see if we were going to get back to SFO.
P.S. I was happy to see in the picture that my Wright Bros necktie (to commemorate Capt. Denny's final flight with an image of the "first flight") made at least a very small cameo to the left of Oscar's head.
Glad you made it home safely. I have another cameo of you to the left of Denny's head that I will post shortly. Here it is.
Last edited by Pat89339; Jun 1, 16 at 3:52 pm
Jun 1, 16, 4:37 pm
#712
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Location: MCO (Big Iron), ORL (Little Iron) formerly SFO and PAO/SFB
Programs: UA 1MM/Gold/UC, SPG PLT LTG, Marriott PLT, peon at AA, AC, BR, B6, DL, NH, and WN
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Pat, et. al.
It was good to see everyone again as it's been a few years since I've posted here or gone to an event. It was also good to see Denny off last night at Shoeless Joe's and make new connections, especially Captain Dave and UPS Captain Bud.
While I didn't get a chance to fly with y'all from Seattle to Chicago, my aircraft back to Orlando is ... the last airplane that Denny flew for UA.
Catch y'all at the next event.
JoeJSFB
It was good to see everyone again as it's been a few years since I've posted here or gone to an event. It was also good to see Denny off last night at Shoeless Joe's and make new connections, especially Captain Dave and UPS Captain Bud.
While I didn't get a chance to fly with y'all from Seattle to Chicago, my aircraft back to Orlando is ... the last airplane that Denny flew for UA.
Catch y'all at the next event.
JoeJSFB
Jun 1, 16, 7:26 pm
#713
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What an amazing honor it was to fly onboard Capt. Denny's last flight with so many of you! I will forever remember this experience, alongside Denny's remarkable legacy of service.
Many thanks to Pat for all of your efforts throughout the years keeping track of Captain Denny for all of us!
Others have posted much better photos, but here are a few of my favorites from yesterday's flight.
-FlyerBeek
final pre-flight gate announcement ("the plane is in good shape, and I'm in good shape"):
water cannon salute and final 100 feet of taxi culminating in perfect career aviation safety record
exiting the cockpit, complete with a pat on the back from Oscar:
walking off the jetbridge:
Many thanks to Pat for all of your efforts throughout the years keeping track of Captain Denny for all of us!
Others have posted much better photos, but here are a few of my favorites from yesterday's flight.
-FlyerBeek
final pre-flight gate announcement ("the plane is in good shape, and I'm in good shape"):
water cannon salute and final 100 feet of taxi culminating in perfect career aviation safety record
exiting the cockpit, complete with a pat on the back from Oscar:
walking off the jetbridge:
Jun 1, 16, 8:55 pm
#714
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Jun 1, 16, 10:31 pm
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Thanks all for the reporting. What a wonderful carrier for Captain Denny, whom I had the pleasure to meet once on a FT dinner. Wishing Captain Denny and his family all the best!
Respect and kudos to Mr. Oscar Munoz for making the effort and taking the time to personally greet him upon arrival of his last flight. ^
Respect and kudos to Mr. Oscar Munoz for making the effort and taking the time to personally greet him upon arrival of his last flight. ^
Jun 1, 16, 10:48 pm
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how can that be since Denny is retiring.
Jun 1, 16, 11:07 pm
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Jun 2, 16, 2:07 am
#718
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Location: Heading to Costco for more popcorn...
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Jun 2, 16, 5:24 am
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Jun 2, 16, 8:16 am
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Oscar was standing right next to me when he said that. The fact that he actually realizes the importance of keeping Capt Denny involved with United and stated it openly to a group of flyers who are sure to post it online is truly a change in the right direction.
