r/unitedairlines

I fully recognize that the majority of United passengers with 1K status are probably men. Statistically, I’m sure there’s a reason the line looks the way it does.

But I am so tired of men stepping in front of or even better, stopping to ask whether I’m sure I’m in the right boarding lane.

Why is it your responsibility to confirm?
Yes . I am.

This mid-forties, jeans and Nike dunks wearing woman standing here knitting is, in fact, a 1K passenger. I didn’t accidentally wander into the velvet-rope section while looking for a craft store.

I’ve started asking: “Why did you step in front of me?” or “What made you think I wasn’t in the right line?”

The reactions are fucking gold.

Gentlemen, you do not need to verify my boarding credentials. You can simply assume the woman already standing in line knows why she’s there.

Now go take your rightful spot in line, right behind me.

I was on a EWR - SNA flight yesterday and the family in the row behind me had 2 kids under 6

I dont understand why parents cant plan ahead and get headphones to the kids, they are 10-15 bucks at target. I dont want to hear the show that the kids are watching while im trying to zone out for a few

I asked the parent politely to turn it down and his response was "what do you prefer, a loud show or a tantrum, your choice"

I chose the tantrum, and I used my bose noise canceling headphones

Shout out to the great job by the FA’s on this morning’s Chicago to Cleveland (UA 1488) flight. Guy in 22F playing his movie or whatever at high volume. We asked him to turn it down or off, it finally took 2 FA’s and the captain making an announcement to get him to turn it off.

Threats to turn back to the gate and remove the guy were issued. Among his several comments: “you got AirPods I can use? I’ll give them back.”; “I ain’t bothering no one” and “since when do I need headphones on an airplane?” He’s currently pouting. I’m excited to hear his comments when we land, and I’m not ruling out some midair excitement with him.

Update: my expectation of drama was fulfilled. After 2 FA’s and the pilot on the PA informed him of the FAA’s requirements, he silenced his movie. Then made a phone call. We still took off and the flight was mostly uneventful. Upon landing, he made another phone call, prompting me to look back at him in disbelief.

When we got to the gate, he popped up and made sure to take photos of me and my family on his way out. We spoke to the FA’s on the way out and they suggested we speak to the gate agent. We got to the agent to find our man already there, accusing me of feeling “some kind of way” b/c he spoke in a foreign language on his call. Played the race card heavily and gave a fully revised version of everything. We gave our version to a supervisor and before we left, an airport security guard and 2 Cleveland police officers arrived.

The supervisor couldn’t have been nicer and said that this stuff happens several times a day, every day.

No perpetrator photos available, but I wish I could’ve taken some.

Dialogue when group 1 gold folk trying to bring 3 bags on board and stopped by the gate agent to consolidate. Glad that the agent was able to enforce the rule.

TLDR: got booted from first class, boarding group 1 > 32D boarding group 5 an hour before takeoff. Not sure where to go to get a refund/some extra miles.

Basically what the title says. Bought a ticket a few months ago for a roundtrip flight from SFO to SAN. Cost me around $890.

Checked in on time - no issues there. I received an automated call about 4 hours before the flight was due to takeoff informing me that they were switching to a different size plane but didn’t think much of it as there was no action item given. I had downloaded my mobile boarding pass which still showed I was in seat 2F, boarding group 1.

Checked my bags at the airport, printed my boarding pass, and noticed it said ‘see gate agent’. Oh boy! Turns out they booted me from first class (seat 2F) back to 32D. Went from boarding group 1 to group 5. I understand the gate agent couldn’t do much about it and understood my frustration, but didn’t tell me where to go file my grievance to at least recoup some money or receive some points for the inconvenience.

I chatted with a passenger in 32C and they paid $135 for the same flight roundtrip. I’ve been loyal to United for years and I feel like I keep getting burned.

It's a famous psych experiment that tests if you can wait until the bev cart reaches your row before you finish your stroopwafel.

Studies show that those who wait have a higher chance of hitting GS later in life

Hi! Flying Polaris internationally for the first time for my honeymoon to Tahiti this weekend. I can't wait! Any special info I should know before I go or treats in the lounge I shouldn't miss out on? So excited. EWR-SFO, SFO-PPT.

Hey all,

Been 1K for years, Global Services a few times.

I booked a flight for my family, XN fare, on miles, it’s in 2 days, and I’m surprised we aren’t on the list for first class upgrades. I mostly travel for work, in first class and for family we normally go econ and get the rare upgrade from time to time. Point being maybe I’m just getting old and forgetting things but I’m surprised our names aren’t on the list at all. Is this because it’s awards travel? I thought XN was eligible still.

Thanks.

United recently "adjusted" my return flight time for an itinerary originating in FUK . New flight they suggested would be 30 min layover at HND (with a terminal change!) . Was able to revise to an earlier flight

My Q -- why would United's algos permit such a ridiculously short layover in the 1st place ?

I had to book a fairly short-notice work trip for a 8/27 flight, west to east coast. Only 4 middle seats were left to choose (other seats were available for a higher cost).

I've usually had pretty good luck moving my seat closer to my flight date and I realize we are about a week out now, but I'm seeing nothing budge. I know at 24 hours/check in, I'll see something, but does United start pulling status travelers up into the better seats at any expected interval? Like should I be on the app specifically at 48 hours pre-flight? I'd really like to get out of the middle seat. Regular economy ticket booked.

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has anyone checked a bag on a United airlines flight from BCN to the US (and back)? how was it? i’m following the updates of the strike but curious to hear actual experiences. i’m preparing to visit my family for a few weeks and will likely need to check a bag.

My son is a huge aviation nerd, so flying SFO–BOS was basically a dream come true for him. He was telling me all about the different planes at the airport, and how we were flying on a 737 MAX 9 (or whatever it was 😂). He was especially excited to tell me that the plane had United Next and that United had the best livery of any U.S. airline.

While he was excitedly talking about the plane and the seats, a guy nearby asked if we were flying first class. We were pretty low on the CPU list, haha, but he then asked my son if he wanted to experience United First because he had overheard him talking so enthusiastically about the planes and seats.

I ended up chatting with the guy who gave up his seat, and he was an awesome person. Turns out he actually works at the company I left a few years ago, so we got to talking about what’s been happening there.

My son absolutely loved the seat, food, and service. So, thank you to that guy for making his day—and for reminding us that a little kindness and decency can go a long way. ❤️✈️