When I returned to gate C20 after a brief visit to the United Club, the gate room was as packed for the departure as it was for the arrival. A line of 25 to 35 people had already jammed the boarding lanes and after a brief delay, boarding began for flight 1510 bound for Houston.…
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United’s Inconsistent First Class Meal Catering
In the past two months I’ve had a rather random assortment of meals on United Airlines that differ from what’s advertised. It’s not that big of a deal, but I’ve received what I consider a “snack†for dinner and “lunch†for a snack. On pre-merger United I could always count on a hot meal for…
United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner Inaugural: Chicago Arrival Celebration
After a flight that went by far too quickly, we were on final approach for runway 10 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. United Dreamliner Inaugural: Introduction United Dreamliner Inaugural: Pre-Departure Festivities United Dreamliner Inaugural: UA Flight 1116 IAH to ORD United Dreamliner Inaugural: Chicago Arrival Celebration United Dreamliner Inaugural: UA Flight 1510 ORD to IAH…
United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner Inaugural: UA Flight 1116 IAH to ORD
One week ago yesterday, I flew on United’s inaugural Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight from Houston to Chicago. United Dreamliner Inaugural: Introduction United Dreamliner Inaugural: Pre-Departure Festivities United Dreamliner Inaugural: UA Flight 1116 IAH to ORD United Dreamliner Inaugural: Chicago Arrival Celebration United Dreamliner Inaugural: UA Flight 1510 ORD to IAH United Dreamliner Inaugural: UA Flight…
Vintage Airline Seat Map: United Airlines Boeing 777-200
It’s hard for me to wrap my mind around the fact that Boeing 777s have been flying for more than 17 years. It still seems like a brand new airplane to me. And since I’m in an inaugural mood this week from my 787 ride, here’s United’s initial layout of their 777-200s for this installment…
United to Extend Validity of Global, Regional Premier Upgrades
This just in from “UA Insider” on Flyertalk… and it’s great news to avoid having to request an extension (click the text below for larger/complete view). Essentially, all Global and Regional Premier Upgrades (GPUs and RPUs) earned during one program year will be valid until the end of the following program year. So… for those…
United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner Inaugural: Pre-Departure Festivities
Inaugural day had arrived with my alarm going off at 3:30 a.m. United Dreamliner Inaugural: Introduction United Dreamliner Inaugural: Pre-Departure Festivities United Dreamliner Inaugural: UA Flight 1116 IAH to ORD United Dreamliner Inaugural: Chicago Arrival Celebration United Dreamliner Inaugural: UA Flight 1510 ORD to IAH United Dreamliner Inaugural: UA Flight 1209 IAH to LAX I…
United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner Inaugural: Introduction
I was planning on writing up a single post covering the United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner inaugural on November 4, 2012. But with the volume of pics and video I’d like to share, I’ve decided to use a more traditional trip report method by breaking the posts up. United Dreamliner Inaugural: Introduction United Dreamliner Inaugural:…
United Airlines Boeing 787 Inaugural Takeoff Video
I had a fantastic day of flying yesterday on United’s inaugural flight(s) of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. I flew on the first three revenue flights from Houston to Chicago, Chicago back to Houston and from Houston to Los Angeles. Phew. I’m exhausted (but in a good #avgeek way). A full trip report will be coming…
United Airlines 787 Inaugural Info, Plus Delivery of Second Dreamliner
I’m getting excited for United’s inaugural of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on November 4! And they sent me a little preview of what to expect at Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport on Sunday morning. First, the basics: Flight 1116 is scheduled to depart from IAH at 7:20 a.m. with an arrival at Chicago O’Hare at 9:51…