Things to reminisce over...
Nov 15, 2002 | 9:22 pm
#31
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- Starbucks Frappuchino
- Snapple Kiwi Strawberry
- $101 F ORD-DCA
- three airfare classes
- stationery
- soft drink dispensers at ORD "shuttle" gates
- Snapple Kiwi Strawberry
- $101 F ORD-DCA
- three airfare classes
- stationery
- soft drink dispensers at ORD "shuttle" gates
Nov 15, 2002 | 9:38 pm
#32
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by EPS:
...and a smile.
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...and a smile.
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Nov 16, 2002 | 9:21 am
#33
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I'm a tad surprised that there haven't been any fond rememberances of:
Allegis!!
Best wishes!
Allegis!!
Best wishes!
Nov 16, 2002 | 9:46 am
#34
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How about double upgrades using certs?
Being able to call at midnight Eastern Time to snag an upgrade ahead of everyone else.
Both cheese and desert in Business class.
Linens on the tray table domestically.
At least a snack between LAX-SFO in first.
Being able to call at midnight Eastern Time to snag an upgrade ahead of everyone else.
Both cheese and desert in Business class.
Linens on the tray table domestically.
At least a snack between LAX-SFO in first.
Nov 16, 2002 | 4:09 pm
#35
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Hot towels in domestic F. Menues in domestic F.
But at the same time, let's give credit where credit is due: excellent safety record (Cf. American Airlines); Premier seating; E+; C+; SWUs.
But at the same time, let's give credit where credit is due: excellent safety record (Cf. American Airlines); Premier seating; E+; C+; SWUs.
Nov 16, 2002 | 4:24 pm
#36
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...flying F trans-pacific on a Y consolidator ticket. Y to C on old mileage awards (15k each way--I believe), and then C to F on operational upgrade (based on old system of YTD mileage).
Nov 16, 2002 | 4:46 pm
#37
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Pass Plus (50K miles for $15000, good for 2 years or when the miles ran out).
Pass Plus was a mileage bank good for travel with NO advanced notice on a seat availability basis. Might still exist, but the $$$ are way more.
Pass Plus was a mileage bank good for travel with NO advanced notice on a seat availability basis. Might still exist, but the $$$ are way more.
Nov 16, 2002 | 6:10 pm
#38
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The paper version of what is similar to a current UA HK-49 that I used to get from Sheraton each year because I was in their (pre Starwood) program as well as a Premier Executive...
Upgrading the noonish DC-10 from ORD-SFO for just $50 worth of coupons, when the lunch itself was really worth $25 of it.
Upon having the seat next to me open in the old J seats on an IAD-ZRH 767, being able to pull the divider table out from between the seats, putting it into the overhead bin with my briefcase, spreading out across both seats, and completely confusing the cabin crew.
Upgrading the noonish DC-10 from ORD-SFO for just $50 worth of coupons, when the lunch itself was really worth $25 of it.
Upon having the seat next to me open in the old J seats on an IAD-ZRH 767, being able to pull the divider table out from between the seats, putting it into the overhead bin with my briefcase, spreading out across both seats, and completely confusing the cabin crew.
Nov 16, 2002 | 7:46 pm
#39
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by PremEx:
My little ceramic thingy still has cashews mixed in, in First.
Eagle brand Honey Roast Peanuts. That's what I miss.</font>
My little ceramic thingy still has cashews mixed in, in First.
Eagle brand Honey Roast Peanuts. That's what I miss.</font>
Even better were the Macadamia Nuts!
Bruce
Nov 16, 2002 | 9:17 pm
#40
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1. NO AIR RAGE
Nov 16, 2002 | 11:16 pm
#41
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OK. No flames please because I already know I'm in a small minority......
The absolute #1 thing I miss most is the smoking section. If there was ever one place/time where I wanted to smoke the most, it was when flying. I realize that majority rules, and I harbor no ill feelings for those who don't smoke, and/or are offended by the smell of tobacco smoke, but I am still very, very sad about this.
There are many other things that I believe have gone downhill in the past few years, but none of greater impact to me personally. Assuming that the universal no smoking policy is a "10", the next closest problem for me (new security issues) is a "5".
The absolute #1 thing I miss most is the smoking section. If there was ever one place/time where I wanted to smoke the most, it was when flying. I realize that majority rules, and I harbor no ill feelings for those who don't smoke, and/or are offended by the smell of tobacco smoke, but I am still very, very sad about this.
There are many other things that I believe have gone downhill in the past few years, but none of greater impact to me personally. Assuming that the universal no smoking policy is a "10", the next closest problem for me (new security issues) is a "5".
Nov 17, 2002 | 12:17 pm
#42
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by zrs70:
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5) Remember when DEN was a hub?
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5) Remember when DEN was a hub?
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Nov 17, 2002 | 12:20 pm
#43
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by EPS:
A Coke and a smile.</font>
A Coke and a smile.
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Oh yea, Coke. I want my Coke products. Sigh!!!
Nov 17, 2002 | 12:25 pm
#44
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...1K rooms.
While the ammenities in the RCCs are more abundant, the service in the 1K rooms was far and away better. The 1K concierges took personal care of every 1K traveling from the hubs (ORD/2, DEN, SFO, IAD, LAX) and SEA. I got to know many of the 1K concierges, specifically @ DEN, ORD and SEA. I miss these people, especially during problem days.
[This message has been edited by RobotDoctor (edited 11-17-2002).]
While the ammenities in the RCCs are more abundant, the service in the 1K rooms was far and away better. The 1K concierges took personal care of every 1K traveling from the hubs (ORD/2, DEN, SFO, IAD, LAX) and SEA. I got to know many of the 1K concierges, specifically @ DEN, ORD and SEA. I miss these people, especially during problem days.
[This message has been edited by RobotDoctor (edited 11-17-2002).]
Nov 17, 2002 | 2:52 pm
#45
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by RobotDoctor:
...1K rooms.
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...1K rooms.
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[This message has been edited by corwinsl (edited 11-17-2002).]