Mid-Atlantic US Winter Storm (Weekend of 12/19) and Impact to UA's Operations
Dec 18, 2009, 5:38 pm
#46
Join Date: Dec 2009
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294 SFO to BWI was canceled, and I was booked the next day SFO-DEN-BWI, but the DEN-BWI was then canceled. I was finally able to get the PS flight SFO-JFK, but I had to use a CR1 to get to business class. I get to the gate, and I get the call to the counter. Oh, man, if I could get to New York, it's Amtrak back to BWI. I went to the counter, and the GA asks if I would mind moving up to First, to make room. Well, I reluctantly agreed! Now on my way (writing this in the plane.) Also, GOGO is giving out free WIFI trials.
Dec 18, 2009, 5:42 pm
#47
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: BDL
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Advice needed
Folks,
I just booked a transcon trip (before the most recent waiver was issued) on 12/20, returning on 12/21 on two separate PNRs. It was my assumption that traveling on the 20th would be a better move to avoid the storm. Unfortunately, the weather seems to be getting worse than what I thought it would be.
What do you think I should do? If you were me, would you call and proactively change your trip, or just play it by ear and see if the weather improves by tomorrow night?
I could change the outbound since 12/20 is covered under the weather waiver. The inbound (separate PNR) on 12/21, however, is not.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I just booked a transcon trip (before the most recent waiver was issued) on 12/20, returning on 12/21 on two separate PNRs. It was my assumption that traveling on the 20th would be a better move to avoid the storm. Unfortunately, the weather seems to be getting worse than what I thought it would be.
What do you think I should do? If you were me, would you call and proactively change your trip, or just play it by ear and see if the weather improves by tomorrow night?
I could change the outbound since 12/20 is covered under the weather waiver. The inbound (separate PNR) on 12/21, however, is not.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Dec 18, 2009, 5:44 pm
#48
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: DC, JNB, LON, NYC
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294 SFO to BWI was canceled, and I was booked the next day SFO-DEN-BWI, but the DEN-BWI was then canceled. I was finally able to get the PS flight SFO-JFK, but I had to use a CR1 to get to business class. I get to the gate, and I get the call to the counter. Oh, man, if I could get to New York, it's Amtrak back to BWI. I went to the counter, and the GA asks if I would mind moving up to First, to make room. Well, I reluctantly agreed! Now on my way (writing this in the plane.) Also, GOGO is giving out free WIFI trials.
Dec 18, 2009, 5:48 pm
#49
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,123
I am waiting to leave on UX flight to CHO...they've done the classic 30 minute delay twice now and I just feel that they are going to cancel it...any options right now? I probably should rent a car and just make the drive...but roads don't sound too safe either...so close!!!! 
AD
Dec 18, 2009, 5:57 pm
#50
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I am waiting to leave on UX flight to CHO...they've done the classic 30 minute delay twice now and I just feel that they are going to cancel it...any options right now? I probably should rent a car and just make the drive...but roads don't sound too safe either...so close!!!!
Dec 18, 2009, 6:01 pm
#51
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On the other hand United.com shows all SFO-IAD flights operating. LAX-IAD the same except for the first morning dpt.
Dec 18, 2009, 6:05 pm
#52
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: (SJC)
Posts: 2,198
Confirmed NC...
TPA-IAD-NRT-SIN on Sunday the 20th.
If UA897 flys on Sunday, won't it have backlog from Saturdays' UA897, what do I need to do to protect the already cleared NC space?
Dec 18, 2009, 6:19 pm
#53
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,691
I'm booked on 12/20 IAD-DEN on the 1223 flight. It went from being empty yesterday to F2 Y0 tonight. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to bump!
BTW, the latest TAF for IAD:
Decoded: from about 4AM to 6PM, vis is down to a quarter mile and gusty winds from the north with heavy snow. It's lookin' pretty bad...
BTW, the latest TAF for IAD:
Code:
KIAD 182320Z 1900/2006 09004KT 5SM -SN BR BKN015 OVC050
FM190200 04005KT 1SM -SN BR BKN005 OVC010
TEMPO 1903/1905 1/2SM SN BKN001
FM190500 01010KT 1/2SM SN BKN001 OVC005
TEMPO 1905/1909 1/4SM +SN VV001
FM190900 36015G22KT 1/4SM +SN BKN001 OVC005
FM192200 35010G20KT 1SM -SN BKN005 OVC010
FM200200 34010G18KT 5SM -SN BR BKN015 OVC030
Dec 18, 2009, 6:19 pm
#54
Join Date: May 2007
Location: IAD
Programs: UA/MAR
Posts: 724
Nice part is that my NC upgrade, which had a snowball's chance in heck of clearing on 923 already cleared on 925. I suppose that's worth a 9 hour delay.
I'm going to miss 1K next year.
Dec 18, 2009, 6:27 pm
#55
Join Date: Sep 2008
Programs: UA 1k Million Miler
Posts: 355
Updated forecast for IAD is >20 in by 6AM sunday
cleared space is lost, you are back in the upgrade que and will clear (or not) based on status.
cleared space is lost, you are back in the upgrade que and will clear (or not) based on status.
Last edited by iluv2fly; Dec 18, 2009 at 7:51 pm Reason: merge
Dec 18, 2009, 6:37 pm
#56
Join Date: Jan 2009
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Saturday departure
I have a DCA departure on US and a IAD departure on UA for family
Where can I go to find the weather related cancellations on both.
Also, is the weather worse for Sunday or tomorrow?
Thanks once again
Where can I go to find the weather related cancellations on both.
Also, is the weather worse for Sunday or tomorrow?
Thanks once again
Dec 18, 2009, 6:40 pm
#57
Join Date: May 2007
Location: IAD
Programs: UA/MAR
Posts: 724
I hear it is supposed to snow all night tonight, all day and night Saturday, and clear out on Sunday. It will still take a week for the area to dig out. I'm thinking the weather will be better in, say, March.
ETA: National Weather Service says:
* TIMING... SNOW WILL BEGIN BETWEEN 8 AND 10 PM FRIDAY EVENING AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT. SNOW WILL BE HEAVIEST FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM SATURDAY.
Last edited by livitup; Dec 18, 2009 at 6:48 pm
Dec 18, 2009, 6:41 pm
#58
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: (SJC)
Posts: 2,198
Dec 19 UA897 is officially canceled
Dec 20 UA897 is not canceled (my original NC flight)
If I manage to OLCI in with my business tickets 24 hrs, can the passengers from Dec19 affect my already cleared and checked in flight?
Should I call UA and ask them to rebook/protect me on a west coast or CO flight?
Last edited by AMRivlin; Dec 18, 2009 at 6:49 pm
Dec 18, 2009, 6:55 pm
#59
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However, they might downgrade you to accommodate a fare-paying pax or other pax deemed "VIP" vs. your status. Take a look at the load. If they are still selling C-seats it might not be that bad after all.
As to overseas flights on SA: those are the ones who get highest priority. If anything goes, those flights are usually the first ones to go.
Edit 1: Just noticed IAD-NRT is cxld for tomorrow.
Edit 2: Now a whole bunch of TATL inbounds & outbounds for SA have cxld as well: ZRH, AMS, BRU, MUC, GVA, some FRA & LHR among them. This just happened within the last hour. Truly a long day & weekend for many holiday travellers!
Last edited by cesco.g; Dec 18, 2009 at 7:07 pm
Dec 18, 2009, 7:28 pm
#60
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I-95 is snow covered up to Quantico. Snow should hit IAD and DCA within the next 1.5 hours.
Latest prediction is 18-24" at DCA and 15-20" at IAD.
Should be fun.
Latest prediction is 18-24" at DCA and 15-20" at IAD.
Should be fun.