This passenger gives GS members a bad name [Merged Threads] (Updated 2010)
Oct 7, 2005, 1:58 pm
#61
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Originally Posted by BenjaminNYC
I've been told that the nicest pax are 1Ks and UGS, since they fly all the time and know the ropes. I've been told this several times.
Oct 7, 2005, 2:00 pm
#62
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Originally Posted by kkjay77
Then, I guess the nicest would be 1K UGS, or is it UGS 1K?
Oct 7, 2005, 2:04 pm
#63
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Originally Posted by Ari
GK for short.
Oct 7, 2005, 2:05 pm
#64
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Originally Posted by dawei
I have had two FAs now comment to me that generally UGS members are the most obnoxious and rude pax they have. According to both of them, the higher the status the nicer the pax until you pass 1k (the nicest apparently) then they claim its all down hill. One thing that an FA shared with me that might help explain this is that UA is apparently comping UGS to directors of travel departments at large corporations resulting in lot of people who are not frequent flyers feeling really entitled. Wether UA actually comps a lot I dont know.
Anyway, I’m just passing on gossip from FAs, not my opinions, – hopefully I won’t be flamed by the UGS members on here.
Anyway, I’m just passing on gossip from FAs, not my opinions, – hopefully I won’t be flamed by the UGS members on here.
Oct 7, 2005, 2:08 pm
#65
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Originally Posted by jrblack
The 1K's I know (I know zero UGS members) are really cool people who love traveling and even love being in the air. But I can imagine people who fly so much they begin to hate it. Some even post on FT that they'll hit 400K EQMs this year, with a frowny face.
Oct 7, 2005, 2:25 pm
#66
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Originally Posted by RobotDoctor
Well jrblack, a UGS member lives about 12 miles up the Diagonal in Longmont. I will try to avoid you to keep your streak going.
I love flying, and I love travel, but I don't know if I could sustain the miles needed for 1K (and I know I couldn't pay the $$ for UGS). You guys are nuts!
Of course, not as nuts as this guy.
Oct 7, 2005, 2:31 pm
#67
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Originally Posted by jrblack
To "live" somewhere requires you're there more than 10 days per year, doesn't it!
I love flying, and I love travel, but I don't know if I could sustain the miles needed for 1K (and I know I couldn't pay the $$ for UGS). You guys are nuts!
Of course, not as nuts as this guy.
I love flying, and I love travel, but I don't know if I could sustain the miles needed for 1K (and I know I couldn't pay the $$ for UGS). You guys are nuts!
Of course, not as nuts as this guy.
Look, spending UGS dollars is not bad when you get reimbursed for travel expenses. I make my UGS on someone else's dime. How can travel get any better?
The guy in the link is nuts. I will have to save the page and read it on my flight back to DEN today.
Oct 7, 2005, 2:40 pm
#68
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Rudeness and stupidity has nothing to do with status
I have seen many 1Ks, 1Ps, 2Ps, and GMs be rude and stupid. I saw a *G go totally bonkers on the security line in ICN. *G got upset because the person behind him asked him to hurry and inadvertly pushed him forward causing the *G to go off balance and almost fall forward as he was taking his shoes off and putting on the gross sandals they make you wear as you pass the metal detector. This made the *G really mad. The person behind him apologized but the *G just started waving his hands and making threatening gestures with a rubber sandal in his hand.
The *G tirade and stupidity were the result of character issues not status. Same as the UGS or wannabe UGS who is written about in the OP.
The *G tirade and stupidity were the result of character issues not status. Same as the UGS or wannabe UGS who is written about in the OP.
Oct 7, 2005, 2:44 pm
#69
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Originally Posted by plat
Either that, or they just have a lot of money.
Never a dirty look in the boarding line, either... although I did get a gate agent who was rather nonplussed when I asked about "my upgrade" until I pointed at the big "SILVER" printed on the BP...
Oct 7, 2005, 2:48 pm
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Originally Posted by kkjay77
Then, I guess the nicest would be 1K UGS, or is it UGS 1K?
Though Mark is a lifetime 1K and I am only comped through Feb. 2006.
And my Million Miles is flying 777-200LRs in Flight Simulator 2004.
We even have the special cards.
Oct 7, 2005, 2:52 pm
#71
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Originally Posted by SEA_Tigger
We even have the special cards.
Oct 7, 2005, 2:55 pm
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Originally Posted by wimpypipsqueak
Except the "Global Services" is in the wrong place. It needs to replace the "Mileage Plus"
Oct 7, 2005, 2:58 pm
#73
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Global Services Plus! Start the rumors, someone! Quick, there's not enough elite tiers or VIP programs as it is! All those regular UGS folks are diluting the pool!
Oct 7, 2005, 6:04 pm
#74
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I just had a UGS push past me on my ORD-DFW flight (737) on Wednesday evening. I sat down in 2A and he was sitting happily in 7A, LOL!
Oct 7, 2005, 6:18 pm
#75
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I think you may be talking about my boss.