GA handing out red envelopes to some pax before boarding
Nov 24, 2010, 7:30 pm
#31
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So THAT's what those NW pilots were doing when they overshot MSP a couple years ago!
Nov 24, 2010, 8:04 pm
#32
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Nov 24, 2010, 8:48 pm
#33
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Nov 24, 2010, 8:50 pm
#34
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I am currently sitting on a delayed flight from buf to ord.
While waiting to board, GA called my name to come to the
Podium. She thanked me for choosing United and gave me
A red envelope wiu my first name hand written on the front.
I thanked her and went back to my seat to open. I found
A nice thank you for choosing United card and a coupon
For a free alcoholic beverage or a headset. I am in first
Class so I won't use it. But it was a nice gesture.
I am only 1K, but this is my 127th segment of the year.
I do not usually book FF.
While waiting to board, GA called my name to come to the
Podium. She thanked me for choosing United and gave me
A red envelope wiu my first name hand written on the front.
I thanked her and went back to my seat to open. I found
A nice thank you for choosing United card and a coupon
For a free alcoholic beverage or a headset. I am in first
Class so I won't use it. But it was a nice gesture.
I am only 1K, but this is my 127th segment of the year.
I do not usually book FF.
Nov 24, 2010, 11:19 pm
#36
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Nov 25, 2010, 2:22 am
#37
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- video link: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=3223866n
Funny she said, "other pilots are catching on and doing the same thing... and they can really add up.." LOL
Nov 25, 2010, 10:09 am
#38
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Nov 25, 2010, 12:05 pm
#39
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Nov 25, 2010, 12:40 pm
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Nov 25, 2010, 9:20 pm
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Nice keychain! I'll keep my eyes peeled for a red envelope @ RDU & ORD on Sunday.. Although, I did get a very nice thanks for my business from the GA @ LHR this past Sunday. It appeared that they were personally thanking all GS/F/1K/C pax^
Nov 25, 2010, 10:29 pm
#42
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Nov 26, 2010, 7:52 am
#43
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I am currently sitting on a delayed flight from buf to ord.
While waiting to board, GA called my name to come to the
Podium. She thanked me for choosing United and gave me
A red envelope wiu my first name hand written on the front.
I thanked her and went back to my seat to open. I found
A nice thank you for choosing United card and a coupon
For a free alcoholic beverage or a headset. I am in first
Class so I won't use it. But it was a nice gesture.
I am only 1K, but this is my 127th segment of the year.
I do not usually book FF.
While waiting to board, GA called my name to come to the
Podium. She thanked me for choosing United and gave me
A red envelope wiu my first name hand written on the front.
I thanked her and went back to my seat to open. I found
A nice thank you for choosing United card and a coupon
For a free alcoholic beverage or a headset. I am in first
Class so I won't use it. But it was a nice gesture.
I am only 1K, but this is my 127th segment of the year.
I do not usually book FF.
Less dramatic IMHO, but more frequent IME.
Nov 26, 2010, 10:22 am
#44
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Or snack box? Wow, that's great! I wish UA did that.
Nov 26, 2010, 1:33 pm
#45
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This was regarding receiving a note and biz card from the pilot. I have gotten such a note 2-3 times a year for many years. Capt. Denny Flanagan always does this, but I've gotten notes from many others captains, too. It's a nice touch, if they have the time. I think there's no real contact information on the card.