When is UA going to kill Ted?
Jan 18, 2009, 6:55 am
#16
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Jan 18, 2009, 7:24 am
#17
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Jan 18, 2009, 8:05 am
#18
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Still does, most likely. Although TED is "dead," like a bad horror movie, dozens of zombie corpses continue to ply the skies.
UA's history on livery changes and interior refits indicates to me that the zombies will still be around in 2011.
UA's history on livery changes and interior refits indicates to me that the zombies will still be around in 2011.
Jan 18, 2009, 8:50 am
#19
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I never did understand the big deal about TED... it was fine.. ? E+ and Exit rows to 1K's so whats the big deal..... for other passengers they got a free can of pop.
Jan 18, 2009, 9:25 am
#20
Join Date: Mar 2008
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I agree they are low but I actually think the MSY E+ prebooking loads are lighter. Someimes the actual loads are non-existent. I've actually seen the entire back of the plane full with like 8 people in E+ and the FA's actually enforced policy, I have out 2 GTEM's.
On a positive note, I am hopeful we will see reconfig planes to/from MSY earlier. They are running the repainted planes quite regularly from IAD and DEN now.
Jan 18, 2009, 9:32 am
#21
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Jan 18, 2009, 9:44 am
#22
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Jan 18, 2009, 9:51 am
#23
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I agree they are low but I actually think the MSY E+ prebooking loads are lighter. Someimes the actual loads are non-existent. I've actually seen the entire back of the plane full with like 8 people in E+ and the FA's actually enforced policy, I have out 2 GTEM's.
On a positive note, I am hopeful we will see reconfig planes to/from MSY earlier. They are running the repainted planes quite regularly from IAD and DEN now.
On a positive note, I am hopeful we will see reconfig planes to/from MSY earlier. They are running the repainted planes quite regularly from IAD and DEN now.
Jan 18, 2009, 10:04 am
#24
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On every other mainline flight I could get F instead of E+ as a 1K (usually), and what do you mean free can of pop? You got a cup and that's it... dumb stingy rules, even for elites.
Jan 18, 2009, 11:39 am
#25
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I flew ORD-LAS over ORD-DEN-LAS or LAX. Sitting in upgraded first just to miss your connection isn't worth. I flew this route weekly and when you add the hours and the risk of misconnecting, the non stop exit row was fine with me. At times a connection would be cheaper but I prefered the non stop. The LAS crews were great and would always take care of me.
Jan 18, 2009, 12:39 pm
#26
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Jan 18, 2009, 3:06 pm
#27
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Jan 18, 2009, 4:08 pm
#28
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I really like the 32S config for the LAX-LAS flights. With the Premier lobby/ security line at LAX, generous E+ room and often an empty middle seat, the entire flight experience is pretty nice.
The return from LAS always seems a bit chaotic though- long security lines and less organization at the gates (I did that RT three times last year and have 2 DBC FREEs to show for it- I know FT has no love for the DBC FREE but I prefer it to the $200 voucher)
Back to topic, if LAS is last to get the reconfig that's fine by me!
The return from LAS always seems a bit chaotic though- long security lines and less organization at the gates (I did that RT three times last year and have 2 DBC FREEs to show for it- I know FT has no love for the DBC FREE but I prefer it to the $200 voucher)
Back to topic, if LAS is last to get the reconfig that's fine by me!
Jan 18, 2009, 9:05 pm
#29
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It will take a while for TED to die since the planes are only reconfigured when they are down for a big inspection. It will take at least a year for this to happen IMO. RIP to another stupid management idea.
AD
Jan 18, 2009, 9:25 pm
#30
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Full can of soda. Videos are all TED. Cabin crew calls it United.