Dec '09 UA Security Procedures-Any operational changes on DOMESTIC flights? [Merged]
Dec 27, 2009, 7:35 pm
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Those player are made by Archos. I really like them, so much that I bought my own, but it's a different model, the "Internet Media Tablet". With the addition of Go-Go to PS, the unit I have is a blast, and between movies, email, and posting on FT, the time really flies by ^
Some of the models have GPS functions. Not the one I have, or at least I don't think it does.
Some of the models have GPS functions. Not the one I have, or at least I don't think it does.
I was on yesterday's flight #1 from ORD-HNL. There wasn't much more security at ORD than in prior weeks but the in-flight map was turned off so you couldn't monitor the flight path. Also, normally the pilots announce the path of flight to Honolulu but this was not done. There was no ATC on channel 9 either.
Our flight left about 90 minutes late due to mechanical issues and we arrived at 5pm to beautiful and warm weather. It was great coming home to Honolulu after leaving the snow and cold of Chicago.
Our flight left about 90 minutes late due to mechanical issues and we arrived at 5pm to beautiful and warm weather. It was great coming home to Honolulu after leaving the snow and cold of Chicago.
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Dec 27, 2009, 8:21 pm
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Just landed on UA 10, SFO-JFK. All as normal. Can't speak to GoGo, we didn't use it, but all else was SOP.
Just landed on UA 10, SFO-JFK. All as normal. Can't speak to GoGo, we didn't use it, but all else was SOP.
Dec 27, 2009, 8:33 pm
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Dec 27, 2009, 9:07 pm
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As an aside, it was a bit nostalgic being on a UA 3 class aircraft to HNL. I've been flying this route for 25 years at least 15 times per year and I think it's been at least a decade since UA had a regularly scheduled HNL-ORD 3 class flight. I could really get used to it
Dec 27, 2009, 9:28 pm
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Just one data point, but channel 9 was on for one of my domestic flights today. Captain even made an announcement that it would be on, so I know it wasn't by accident.
Dec 27, 2009, 9:31 pm
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Thanks. Another good data point. The TSA pronouncement does specifically say inbound international flights. Just hoping at least that it doesnt spread beyond that.
Dec 27, 2009, 10:16 pm
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Yes. There was no noticeable change in the flight except for the in-flight map disconnection.
As an aside, it was a bit nostalgic being on a UA 3 class aircraft to HNL. I've been flying this route for 25 years at least 15 times per year and I think it's been at least a decade since UA had a regularly scheduled HNL-ORD 3 class flight. I could really get used to it
As an aside, it was a bit nostalgic being on a UA 3 class aircraft to HNL. I've been flying this route for 25 years at least 15 times per year and I think it's been at least a decade since UA had a regularly scheduled HNL-ORD 3 class flight. I could really get used to it
Dec 27, 2009, 10:40 pm
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Today, ua 62 lih-sfo: ch 9 on and IFE was normal. Blankets and pillows too and only last 20 min seatbeat sign on. Hopefully it'll be as normal on flight to dulles tuesday!
Dec 28, 2009, 12:25 am
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, the flight was entirely normal, including the FAs sitting in their seats staring at US Magazine. I was expecting worse after the posts I read on FT.
Dec 28, 2009, 12:32 am
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And one more (somewhat) related data point: this evening's UA907, ORD-SFO on an internationally-configured 767, IFE and the map were all working as normal in C and F.
Only real operational change I noticed was the flight being 2 hours late because of the late inbound aircraft from Europe.
Only real operational change I noticed was the flight being 2 hours late because of the late inbound aircraft from Europe.
Dec 28, 2009, 6:41 am
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Has anyone seen any consequences on UA domestic flights as a result of all this foolishness? I know some of the international flights are following these ridiculous (and oh-so-hopefully-temporary-through-12/30) rules, but have any overzealous domestic flights gotten overly panicky, i.e. restricting carry-on, gate screenings, IFE troubles, etc.?
Also, anyone flying UA with KIDS on flights following these new restrictions? I have a friend flying YYC-DEN on Wednesday with a well-behaved but energetic two-year-old. Are they really going to make her keep things like stuffed puppies and childrens' books off of her lap? Because that two year old is NOT going to make it a full hour until landing by staring at the tray table. Has anyone seen examples of how UA is dealing with the theoretical restriction of toddlers getting strapped to a seat, banned from Mommy's lap and potty breaks, and denied any toys to play with? I mean, lots of families traveling over the holidays.
Fortunately I'm flying DEN-BOS on Friday, then BOS-IAD-MUC-IAD-BOS later in January - hopefully security measures have settled back down to the usual level of breathtaking incompetence by then...
Also, anyone flying UA with KIDS on flights following these new restrictions? I have a friend flying YYC-DEN on Wednesday with a well-behaved but energetic two-year-old. Are they really going to make her keep things like stuffed puppies and childrens' books off of her lap? Because that two year old is NOT going to make it a full hour until landing by staring at the tray table. Has anyone seen examples of how UA is dealing with the theoretical restriction of toddlers getting strapped to a seat, banned from Mommy's lap and potty breaks, and denied any toys to play with? I mean, lots of families traveling over the holidays.
Fortunately I'm flying DEN-BOS on Friday, then BOS-IAD-MUC-IAD-BOS later in January - hopefully security measures have settled back down to the usual level of breathtaking incompetence by then...
Dec 28, 2009, 8:39 am
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SFO-IAD yesterday on an international 777 - IFE was normal except no channel 9 and map channel had a blue screen with the message "select another channel."
Dec 28, 2009, 8:55 am
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IAD-SFO yesterday (12/27) on an A320 and nothing different about the flight -- indeed, exceptional service.
Channel 9 definitely on, with the pilot periodically coming on to announce the football scores.
Channel 9 definitely on, with the pilot periodically coming on to announce the football scores.
Dec 28, 2009, 9:45 am
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