Annie is a rock star (aka United in Australia) (retired 2020)
Sep 18, 2020, 11:59 am
#571
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Programs: United Gold
Posts: 2,047
I wrote up my thoughts on Annie on my blog today (disclaimer). She will be missed.
If you are in touch with her, please share this story and let her know so many UA flyers are shedding tears over this news.
I would like it too, if you could DM it to me.
If you are in touch with her, please share this story and let her know so many UA flyers are shedding tears over this news.
I would like it too, if you could DM it to me.
Sep 18, 2020, 12:14 pm
#572
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Los Angeles / Basel
Programs: UA 1K MM, AA EXP, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 26,920
Sep 18, 2020, 12:32 pm
#573
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Honolulu Harbor
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 15,016
I hope that's the case. In the oil industry "take the voluntary furlough, or else..." is very common. The voluntary separation includes some enhanced payment based on years of service, extended continuation of some benefits, etc, and maybe (for some) favorable post-separation treatment of options/grants. If one opts not to "voluntarily" leave, the benefits are not as good. One way or another, some are really leaving even though they would rather stay.
Sep 18, 2020, 1:56 pm
#574
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Los Angeles / Basel
Programs: UA 1K MM, AA EXP, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 26,920
I hope that's the case. In the oil industry "take the voluntary furlough, or else..." is very common. The voluntary separation includes some enhanced payment based on years of service, extended continuation of some benefits, etc, and maybe (for some) favorable post-separation treatment of options/grants. If one opts not to "voluntarily" leave, the benefits are not as good. One way or another, some are really leaving even though they would rather stay.
Sep 18, 2020, 6:24 pm
#575
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: DCA/CLT/HKG
Programs: AA EXP (Former US CP)
Posts: 731
I never met Annie, but I have to say the entire UA team based in SYD was always extremely friendly and kind, much more so than their US counterparts. I've never seen so many GS agents on the ground at an outstation helping those who didn't have status. I was leaving SYD with a friend who had a broken arm a while back and a GS agent escorted us to the gate and made sure we were able to pre-board. Would be a shame if the entire station was made redundant.
Sep 21, 2020, 9:41 am
#576
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,502
Goodbye Annie. You were such a wonderful ambassador for United Airlines. Thanks for all of you help and friendship over the years. I shall miss your effervescent personality whenever I fly out of SYD.
September 2011.
September 2011.
May 1, 2022, 2:13 pm
#577
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Palm Beach/FL (Aussie)
Programs: UA Gold, Hyatt Platinum, Marriott Gold
Posts: 45
Sooooo upset to read that Annie is no longer there to meet and greet or farewell us! She really is a ROCK STAR! Wishing you all the best Annie and sorry we wont see you in Sydney next week.
May 1, 2022, 2:49 pm
#578
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: HNL
Programs: UA GS4MM, MR LT Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,447
I just noticed Sydney isn't even listed under United Club locations - I didn't know they closed it permanently.
May 1, 2022, 3:09 pm
#579
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,010
May 1, 2022, 3:19 pm
#580
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: TOA
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott LTPP/Platinum Premier, Hyatt Lame-ist, UA !K
Posts: 20,061
Back on topic - wonder if we (UA and other FlyerTalkers) could organize to get Annie to MEL for Oz Fest 18 Melbourne, VIC, Australia. USA Memorial Day Weekend May 27 to May 29, 2022?
David
p.s. And to remind, we (FTers for OZ Fest 16) missed letting Annie know that we were getting together: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/31184556-post540.html and that we really miss her:
May 1, 2022, 3:54 pm
#581
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Honolulu Harbor
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 15,016
May 1, 2022, 3:59 pm
#582
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Sydney,Australia
Programs: UA 1K, QF Gold
Posts: 1,141
May 1, 2022, 7:15 pm
#583
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SYD
Programs: UA GS, BA Gold, Marriott Titanium/LT Plat, IHG Gold, National Exec Elite, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,419
Last week, the SYD staff told me about Annie no longer working at SYD airport. They told me she's enjoying the time at home and not traveling to the airport every day. Well deserved.
May 1, 2022, 7:26 pm
#584
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Honolulu Harbor
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 15,016
That was in the old NZ lounge. In the new lounge, NZ didn't want any other airline representatives, so Annie was at checkin and gates.
Last week, the SYD staff told me about Annie no longer working at SYD airport. They told me she's enjoying the time at home and not traveling to the airport every day. Well deserved.
Last week, the SYD staff told me about Annie no longer working at SYD airport. They told me she's enjoying the time at home and not traveling to the airport every day. Well deserved.
May 1, 2022, 9:26 pm
#585
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,832