LH Purser thanks me for being *G
Dec 23, 2011, 11:46 pm
#1
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LH Purser thanks me for being *G
Pleasantly surprised when the purser walked up to my seat (in C) and thanked for being *G and exchanged some pleasantries as well. She specifically said "Star Alliance Gold via United Airlines". Ditto for my neighbor.
I don't recall this happening to me on UA (either domestic or international). Perhaps they have better things to do than acknowledge lowly 1Ps
I don't recall this happening to me on UA (either domestic or international). Perhaps they have better things to do than acknowledge lowly 1Ps
Dec 24, 2011, 12:31 am
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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Pleasantly surprised when the purser walked up to my seat (in C) and thanked for being *G and exchanged some pleasantries as well. She specifically said "Star Alliance Gold via United Airlines". Ditto for my neighbor.
I don't recall this happening to me on UA (either domestic or international). Perhaps they have better things to do than acknowledge lowly 1Ps
I don't recall this happening to me on UA (either domestic or international). Perhaps they have better things to do than acknowledge lowly 1Ps
Dec 24, 2011, 1:44 am
#4
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Dec 24, 2011, 2:03 am
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I just had my first UA/CO flight tonight (JFK-SFO) since 1K posted for me. The purser thanked me for my loyalty. ^
During my time in the ranks earning 1K as a 1P, I've seen plenty of GS's thanked by FAs.
During my time in the ranks earning 1K as a 1P, I've seen plenty of GS's thanked by FAs.
Dec 24, 2011, 2:35 am
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Dec 24, 2011, 3:40 am
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I had flown LH in F earlier in the month, no one ever come by to thank you for my business or thanks for being *G. Even with TG in F, they came to thank you for my business, but not thank you for being *G.
Dec 24, 2011, 3:48 am
#10
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Dec 24, 2011, 3:55 am
#11
Join Date: Feb 2010
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I have never flown in LH/LX F where the purser didn't thank me for my business both at the start and at the end of the flight. I thought it's SOP that the purser chats briefly with every F passenger.
Dec 24, 2011, 4:02 am
#12
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I was once thanked by a purser on LH for be a *S in Y. That was a real surprise...
Dec 24, 2011, 6:39 am
#13
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Rock Island, IL
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Been a Premier since 1993, Premier Exec in 2010, 1K in 2011 and qualified for 2012 and have never been thanked for my business while flying expect once on a UAX flight from Moline to ORD. Always thanked when I call the 1k line.
Been on several LH flights and not thanked though I love that they block the seat next to me.
Been on several LH flights and not thanked though I love that they block the seat next to me.
Dec 24, 2011, 6:48 am
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Almost everyone I encounter at DL these days, check-in agents, SkyClub dragons and DM telephone agents, thanks me for being a Diamond Medallion and for my loyalty.
This has been my experience as well.
This has been my experience as well.
Dec 24, 2011, 6:54 am
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Yes, UA management should be required to take a flight on Virgin America or Virgin Atlantic to see how to make an informative, but very clever welcome/safety video.