United Airlines Economy-Plus!! ( A rant )

CitationDrvr · 06-26-2008, 02:30 AM

Ok..so, here I am back from my well-deserved Hawaiian vacation. The whole trip really hit the spot, even though I've been to Honolulu 28 times. It's always a pleasure!
So..instead of flying Hawaiian Airlines, I chose United. Uh..ok. The CSRs were rude, flight attendants overweight or elderly (they have a union), and the seating was a horror story. They wanted to charge for the in-flight meal, but I don't even eat them for free. I brought a Quizno's sub sandwich instead.
United is facing about 900 furloughs now, so I'll be seeing a lot of resumes come across the desk for airline types who've had just about enough! Corporate flying is better in my opinion..you get variety in your flight plan (as Dylan can attest to). These poor United guys get the same routes day in and day out.
Anyway, going to HNL, I sat in the cattle car section with crying babies and my knees about a quarter of an inch away from the rear of the seat in front of me. I told myself..not on the way back!!! So..I upgraded to Economy Plus. "Window seat, please.." I asked the scowling CSR. Ok...she got my number, all right! I did get a "window" seat. See pic. Nuff said!

dylan · 06-26-2008, 03:22 AM

Hahaha! I love the dreaded "No window at the window-seat...seat" For some weird reason, it makes me feel very claustrophobic.

I couldn't imagine working for an airline...and I can't imagine why anybody in their right mind would want to become an airline pilot. The trips are MUCH better, the pay is damn near the same these days, and everybody in my company knows me by first name. And no, I am not comparing to the regionals.....i'm comparing to the majors! The regional guys?? Poor bastards...

Robert, the owner of the Excel just finished his house in Dana Point....looks like we will be going to KCRQ alot more. I have your contact info....so next time I'm down there, lets tear up the place!

airParadigm.com · 06-26-2008, 03:35 AM

That seat looks familiar..what is it row 14 on a 763 or something like that?

CitationDrvr · 06-26-2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JB

That seat looks familiar..what is it row 14 on a 763 or something like that?

Damn..you're good! Seat 14J to be exact!

CitationDrvr · 06-26-2008, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dylan

Robert, the owner of the Excel just finished his house in Dana Point....looks like we will be going to KCRQ alot more. I have your contact info....so next time I'm down there, lets tear up the place!

Hellz to the yes, dude. Come on down..the water's great!

1:200Freak · 06-26-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CitationDrvr

I did get a "window" seat. See pic. Nuff said!

Hilarious..I can imagine your reaction to that

airParadigm.com · 06-26-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CitationDrvr

Damn..you're good! Seat 14J to be exact!

Let's just say one too many UA flights.. nine different legs booked in the next month. Ugh!

CcrlR737pilot · 06-26-2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dylan

Hahaha! I love the dreaded "No window at the window-seat...seat" For some weird reason, it makes me feel very claustrophobic.

I couldn't imagine working for an airline...and I can't imagine why anybody in their right mind would want to become an airline pilot. The trips are MUCH better, the pay is damn near the same these days, and everybody in my company knows me by first name. And no, I am not comparing to the regionals.....i'm comparing to the majors! The regional guys?? Poor bastards...

Robert, the owner of the Excel just finished his house in Dana Point....looks like we will be going to KCRQ alot more. I have your contact info....so next time I'm down there, lets tear up the place!

A lot of the US pilots are going overseas for repectable jobs and better pay. Emirates is the top place now.

1:200Freak · 06-26-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CcrlR737pilot

A lot of the US pilots are going overseas for repectable jobs and better pay. Emirates is the top place now.

Don't forget the most important thing other than respectable jobs and better pays, a totally pampered living environment and a lifestyle only to be envied... Once you live there, coming back to the lifestyle in North America will be hard to adjust back to for a while.

06-26-2008, 02:30 AM	#1
CitationDrvr "Wheels up, heels up" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 326	United Airlines Economy-Plus!! ( A rant ) Ok..so, here I am back from my well-deserved Hawaiian vacation. The whole trip really hit the spot, even though I've been to Honolulu 28 times. It's always a pleasure! So..instead of flying Hawaiian Airlines, I chose United. Uh..ok. The CSRs were rude, flight attendants overweight or elderly (they have a union), and the seating was a horror story. They wanted to charge for the in-flight meal, but I don't even eat them for free. I brought a Quizno's sub sandwich instead. United is facing about 900 furloughs now, so I'll be seeing a lot of resumes come across the desk for airline types who've had just about enough! Corporate flying is better in my opinion..you get variety in your flight plan (as Dylan can attest to). These poor United guys get the same routes day in and day out. Anyway, going to HNL, I sat in the cattle car section with crying babies and my knees about a quarter of an inch away from the rear of the seat in front of me. I told myself..not on the way back!!! So..I upgraded to Economy Plus. "Window seat, please.." I asked the scowling CSR. Ok...she got my number, all right! I did get a "window" seat. See pic. Nuff said! Attached Thumbnails

06-26-2008, 03:22 AM	#2
dylan Village Drunkard Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert... Age: 31 Posts: 1,958	Re: United Airlines Economy-Plus!! ( A rant ) Hahaha! I love the dreaded "No window at the window-seat...seat" For some weird reason, it makes me feel very claustrophobic. I couldn't imagine working for an airline...and I can't imagine why anybody in their right mind would want to become an airline pilot. The trips are MUCH better, the pay is damn near the same these days, and everybody in my company knows me by first name. And no, I am not comparing to the regionals.....i'm comparing to the majors! The regional guys?? Poor bastards... Robert, the owner of the Excel just finished his house in Dana Point....looks like we will be going to KCRQ alot more. I have your contact info....so next time I'm down there, lets tear up the place! __________________ mmmmm, beer.

06-26-2008, 03:35 AM	#3
airParadigm.com Got Koalas? Join Date: Jan 1999 Age: 22 Posts: 5,238	Re: United Airlines Economy-Plus!! ( A rant ) That seat looks familiar..what is it row 14 on a 763 or something like that? __________________ I'm a little tired, a little wired and I think I deserve a little appreciation!

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