TweetFlights on United are delayed all the time, and the reason you get as a passenger is usually “late incoming airplane” (United from Burlington Vermont to Dulles airport VA, Friday November 11, 2011 and United from Phoenix, AZ to LA, CA Friday November 18, 2011) . This excuse from the airlines is most likely due …
Monthly Archive: November 2011
Nov 19
The Christmasiest Airport Terminal
TweetSince the United flights are always delayed, like my United flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles the last Friday before Thanksgiving, it is actually quite nice spending the wait time in a Holiday Terminal. The United Commuter terminal for Gate C and D at Phoenix International Airport has been made into a true Santa workshop …
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Nov 10
A340 Airplane toilet with window discontinued
TweetIt is a sad day to hear that the airplane A340 has been discontinued. A340 is the only airplane (at least among the airplanes I have peed at) where passengers can take a comfortable leak while watching the entire world buzz below through a bright window. Oh well, we are back to peeing in the …
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Nov 08
United Mileage Program
TweetUnited claims they have the most generous program in the industry. A closer look at the cost of miles may show that the mileage is far from a bargain. The value of each miles earned can easily be found by looking at the cost a ticket compared to how many miles one need to use …
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Nov 02
United Upgrade Lottery
TweetAs a 1K frequent flyer I get a lot of System Wide upgrade certificates. In fact, I get more than I can ever use. After purchasing a $1,600 ticket on United.com round trip San Francisco – Tokyo, I wanted to use some of my System Wide upgrade tickets for an upgrade to business class. However, …
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