April/May 2010 - Volcanic Activity in Iceland and Impact to United's Operations
Apr 16, 2010, 4:44 pm
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Apr 16, 2010, 5:02 pm
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Apr 16, 2010, 5:15 pm
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No, I'm not suggesting that. I was unclear.
It's apparent that the flights are filling with re-accoms. I find it hard to believe every [LATER] possible flight routing is filled to capacity with paid customers (including SWU's, miles, etc).
What I'm suggesting is that a GS on paid fare should get the seat, even at the expense of downgrading a RE-ACCOMODATED upgrader. In other words, and upgrader taking a flight a couple of days later should be downgraded to accomodate a GS paid fare.
Anyone taking their ORIGINALLY scheduled flight in a premium cabin, regardless of how they got there should remain.
It's apparent that the flights are filling with re-accoms. I find it hard to believe every [LATER] possible flight routing is filled to capacity with paid customers (including SWU's, miles, etc).
What I'm suggesting is that a GS on paid fare should get the seat, even at the expense of downgrading a RE-ACCOMODATED upgrader. In other words, and upgrader taking a flight a couple of days later should be downgraded to accomodate a GS paid fare.
Anyone taking their ORIGINALLY scheduled flight in a premium cabin, regardless of how they got there should remain.
Good luck to everyone trying to get home also.
Apr 16, 2010, 5:20 pm
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There are no UA planes leaving the US on Friday April 16 for LHR so there will be no plane to operate any flights out of LHR on Saturday April 17. Sorry.
Apr 16, 2010, 5:34 pm
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I would rate this comment as unlikely.
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Apr 16, 2010, 5:37 pm
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There were other flights they could have rebooked us on, but by that time they were all full. I had to remind them that LAX was nearby. They were totally useless at coming up with ideas on their own.
Apr 16, 2010, 5:49 pm
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I believe Corporate and SOC are planning on upgauging some of the flights and maybe adding extra sections to clear the backlog up once we are able to land a plane. with as much backlog as there is now we won't know for sure until we can get at least one piece of equipment in there safely. As soon as we do, I would say plan on seeing some of the bigger boys flying and maybe a few extras. But again that's all up to mother nature and the think tanks up top.
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Apr 16, 2010, 5:51 pm
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That's what I read, too.
I am scheduled to fly out tomorrow to FRA, connecting to HAM. But now, the purpose of my trip has passed .... I was staying longer, just on holiday. And it only gives me a few days in HAM Before I have to fly home again.
But when I called (was connected to the GS Desk) and asked for a refund, she said that refunds only are offered on cancelled flights.
I figured GS agents know what they are talking about .... but .... is that correct? Refund not issued on a flight tomorrow, unless it is canceled, despite the travel waiver April 14-22?
I am scheduled to fly out tomorrow to FRA, connecting to HAM. But now, the purpose of my trip has passed .... I was staying longer, just on holiday. And it only gives me a few days in HAM Before I have to fly home again.
But when I called (was connected to the GS Desk) and asked for a refund, she said that refunds only are offered on cancelled flights.
I figured GS agents know what they are talking about .... but .... is that correct? Refund not issued on a flight tomorrow, unless it is canceled, despite the travel waiver April 14-22?
Apr 16, 2010, 6:06 pm
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So the IATA is saying that carriers will be losing more than $200 million a day. (there goes my UAUA.)
How hard would it be for UA to fly as close as they can to their destinations be it even north Spain to get the flow starting again and arrange ground transport links between temp destinations and affected airports?
-Would Passengers even be willing to embark on a road trip to get to these temp airports?
Would that even put a dent in the loss of revenue?
You would think keeping the flow going as much as possible would be the best course of action. (Maybe this post doesn't belong here)
How hard would it be for UA to fly as close as they can to their destinations be it even north Spain to get the flow starting again and arrange ground transport links between temp destinations and affected airports?
-Would Passengers even be willing to embark on a road trip to get to these temp airports?
Would that even put a dent in the loss of revenue?
You would think keeping the flow going as much as possible would be the best course of action. (Maybe this post doesn't belong here)
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Apr 16, 2010, 6:18 pm
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When you mentioned UA arranging ground transportation, it reminded me of this story discussed in this thread. (Yes I know UA has successfully arranged ground transportation in other situations)
Apr 16, 2010, 6:48 pm
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Most of the aircraft that we would run are running some other international runs, domestic missions, and i think a few are getting some spruce ups to make sure everything is in working order for when the bans lift.
As soon as that happens, I believe UA is gonna go gung-ho for picking up where we left off and maybe a little more. The situation is tense, and corporate is trying to keep all employees up to date with our plans. But unfortunately, we're still playing the wait and see game.
I hope soon we can get back to normal and get you to your destinations safe and sound.
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Apr 16, 2010, 7:41 pm
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Apr 16, 2010, 9:00 pm
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I guess a side effect of all these cancellations is that when things get going again and UA start to jam affected passengers onto flights, anyone waitlisted for an award flight or upgrade is likely to be very disappointed
Apr 16, 2010, 10:15 pm
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I'm pretty sure there is no way to get to alternative airports. Mr SFOisHOME has been trying to get out of LHR since Thursday to no avail. Eurostar is booked as are the ferries. He's confirmed on a Sunday LHR-DEN and a Monday LHR-DEN hopefully one of those happen.
Apr 17, 2010, 1:14 am
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Keep in mind that it appears there are no UA aircraft on the ground in LHR, so there will be no flights out until there are flights in. If all the flights to LHR on Saturday are canceled, there won't be any Sunday LHR departures.