United @ CUN
Mar 15, 2010, 2:00 pm
#31
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: ORD
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Yeah, I kinda had a feeling that the concensus would be so. Right now we're settled nicely in E+ on that round trip and otherwise hopefully row 6 becomes available when the higher-statused fliers' upgrades come through.
Thanks again folks - -
Thanks again folks - -
Mar 15, 2010, 2:24 pm
#32
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: ORD
Programs: UA *G
Posts: 1,720
It's Cancun; you *might* have a chance, but probably not, esp. since there's two of you.
Mar 15, 2010, 2:54 pm
#33
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: PHX
Programs: US,HH
Posts: 636
Thanks for the update - going to be in CUN in a month, so the timely update is much appreciated.
FWIW, since you're on an international flight, I believe regulations prevent the FA to break open the beverage cart until in-flight. Hence why the water and OJ only service. Your previous experience was probably a domestic-only flight.
FWIW, since you're on an international flight, I believe regulations prevent the FA to break open the beverage cart until in-flight. Hence why the water and OJ only service. Your previous experience was probably a domestic-only flight.
Mar 15, 2010, 3:23 pm
#34
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: ORD
Programs: UA, AA. Attended baseball games at 260 ballparks. 1,367,940 lifetime in-seat air miles.
Posts: 113
Surely everybody here knows that PDBs are one of those things that depends on the cabin crew. When they say "all we have right now is water and orange juice" what they mean is "all we're inclined to offer you right now is water and orange juice."
Mar 15, 2010, 3:40 pm
#35
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This was the same FA who after takeoff gave me a glass filled with liquid masquerading as a G*T, along with the little bottle still containing 3/4 of the original gin "In case I wanted more gin in my drink."
Mar 15, 2010, 7:57 pm
#36
Join Date: May 2005
Location: WAS (DCA, IAD, BWI)
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........I saw at least one couple slipping the guards some money, and they were led away to a different area. (CUN immigration is not UAs fault, but still worth documenting.)
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On the bright side, the Matron at ORD the day of our outbound flight gave us drink coupons. I didn't think MEX flights got chits??
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On the bright side, the Matron at ORD the day of our outbound flight gave us drink coupons. I didn't think MEX flights got chits??
Mar 15, 2010, 8:20 pm
#37
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: DUD
Programs: NZ and UA
Posts: 266
Hmmm, was considering CUN for a Sept vacation, sat-sat of course! Flying with a 1K so hopefully we can all make use of the same line (same reservation). Hopefully we will get E+. I'm wondering if I should take the fam somewhere else though. A 2 and 4 year old. Looking to do some relaxing on the beach. Sounds like a circus, but then it is just the check in for the return.
Mar 15, 2010, 8:54 pm
#38
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: UA 1k, HH Diamond VIP, Hertz Gold #1
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CUN is not THAT bad. My wife and I vacation in CUN at least twice a year and the airport is much improved with the new terminal open as of a couple of years now.
Yes, UAL gate agents are not as squared away as we are used to State side EXCEPT for D.F. (MEX).
I think Puerto Vallarta is a little more disorganized than CUN.
One thing for you all to watch out for is when you ARRIVE at CUN. Once you clear immigration and ADUANA where you push the "cross walk" button to get a red or green signal to enter the country, you go through a set of sliding frosted glass doors and you come out to this hall with, what looks like rental car counters staffed with nicely uniformed individuals that claim to have your taxi tickets or your rental car and they are really luring you in to pitch a time share presentation. Stay clear of this area and walk straight through to the other side and through a second set of frosted glass sliding doors that takes you out to the area where the taxi stand and rental car counters really are.
Saludos,
jcs007
Yes, UAL gate agents are not as squared away as we are used to State side EXCEPT for D.F. (MEX).
I think Puerto Vallarta is a little more disorganized than CUN.
One thing for you all to watch out for is when you ARRIVE at CUN. Once you clear immigration and ADUANA where you push the "cross walk" button to get a red or green signal to enter the country, you go through a set of sliding frosted glass doors and you come out to this hall with, what looks like rental car counters staffed with nicely uniformed individuals that claim to have your taxi tickets or your rental car and they are really luring you in to pitch a time share presentation. Stay clear of this area and walk straight through to the other side and through a second set of frosted glass sliding doors that takes you out to the area where the taxi stand and rental car counters really are.
Saludos,
jcs007
Last edited by jcs007; Mar 15, 2010 at 8:58 pm Reason: fixing typos
Mar 16, 2010, 9:13 am
#39
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One thing for you all to watch out for is when you ARRIVE at CUN. Once you clear immigration and ADUANA where you push the "cross walk" button to get a red or green signal to enter the country, you go through a set of sliding frosted glass doors and you come out to this hall with, what looks like rental car counters staffed with nicely uniformed individuals that claim to have your taxi tickets or your rental car and they are really luring you in to pitch a time share presentation. Stay clear of this area and walk straight through to the other side and through a second set of frosted glass sliding doors that takes you out to the area where the taxi stand and rental car counters really are.
Dec 20, 2010, 12:14 pm
#40
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Dec 20, 2010, 12:16 pm
#41
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Seattle, WA
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Dec 20, 2010, 12:36 pm
#42
Join Date: May 2003
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Originally Posted by Sweet Willie;
Is there a lounge at CUN which United Flyers (*G) are given access to? (we are flying F if that makes a difference)
Dec 20, 2010, 1:51 pm
#43
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thanks for the prompt reply SEA1K4EVR and advice sapguy