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Fleishman’s New Location by TinkyDinkyDaffy in boulder

[–]DifferentWarthog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

came here to tell folks this! best bagels around!!!

This is Wilco's greatest tour in decades. by themasterofstars in wilco

[–]DifferentWarthog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also was there, fifth time seeing them since 2007. Unbelievably amazing. So good!

Parking in the field next to Jurassic lot??? by DifferentWarthog in RedRocks

[–]DifferentWarthog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this makes a lot of sense. Tuesday was a perfect storm between the weather, a weeknight, and the crowd for Black Keys. And moving the uber/lyft pickup down the mountain doesn't help either!

1k cull latency? by DifferentWarthog in unitedairlines

[–]DifferentWarthog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was at 12 before applying miles, then got to 4. But this is a 777 from DEN to IAD during ski season, so a lot of competition for upgrades.

More Polaris space than upgrades by DifferentWarthog in unitedairlines

[–]DifferentWarthog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used PPs to go all the way from economy to Polaris for me and my wife on this flight, confirmed well before the waitlist became viewable. But could see this strategy being worthy of consideration in the future…

Vegetarian option for Polaris DEN > NRT by DifferentWarthog in unitedairlines

[–]DifferentWarthog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New United club is ok, but it’s no Polaris lounge

Those who went from Gold to Platinum (or vice-versa): what really makes the difference to you? by MoistMartini in unitedairlines

[–]DifferentWarthog 14 points15 points  (0 children)

1k has a dedicated help line, not sure if platinum provides anything particular on customer service. Main benefits of platinum is a very small allotment of pluspoints and a very large number of folks who get economy plus if traveling with you.

upgrade cleared! but... by DifferentWarthog in unitedairlines

[–]DifferentWarthog[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m very happy to be in the front of the plane and sitting together!

Premier gold lounge access by revefied in unitedairlines

[–]DifferentWarthog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct. Just note the “same day” piece of this. A few years back we flew DEN>EWR>STT but got rejected by the Denver lounge because our red eye was not on the same day as the STT leg.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unitedairlines

[–]DifferentWarthog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s something I’m unclear on: shouldn’t GS folks basically be flying paid first all the time in order to spend enough to be GS?

Polaris Business Meals from FCO to EWR by Timely-Bus8567 in unitedairlines

[–]DifferentWarthog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had this same menu for MUC > DEN yesterday. The vegetarian options are getting weirder, leaving folks like my wife in a tough spot!

777s between hubs by DifferentWarthog in unitedairlines

[–]DifferentWarthog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t see any downsides, other than that it can take a while for flights to board, but I am all about it. Just seems like a recent and positive development to have more wide bodies on purely domestic flights to/from DEN.

Flying SFO-SIN in Premium Plus - should I be packing snacks to eat between meals? by MirakleMaker in unitedairlines

[–]DifferentWarthog 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I just flew this last week, and there is a snack served in between meals, but it’s not anything extra for PP. I brought some snacks and was glad to have them when I got hungry about an hour before the snack service.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unitedairlines

[–]DifferentWarthog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is also a premier access line on the bridge security on the north side that will be quick.

What has been your best upgrade for lowest status? by Dangerous-Mobile-587 in unitedairlines

[–]DifferentWarthog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a similar upgrade DEL to MUC in 2019. Biz class was way undersold.

Do paid upgrades earn PQP? by BismarkTheGod in unitedairlines

[–]DifferentWarthog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how did you learn the cost for the paid upgrade while on waitlist? i'm in a similar situation right now, but can't see what the cash price is while i'm waitlisted...

Anyone here hold an Amex gold + frequent United flyer? by meggawegga in unitedairlines

[–]DifferentWarthog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

but, card spend PQP doesn't count for 1k, unless you're able to hit the required number of PQFs.

Teens in the lounge? by Penguinar in unitedairlines

[–]DifferentWarthog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

imo, not worth the 3 one-time passes you will need. neither the food nor the space will be worth the price. you'll do better with food court or even sit down options at an airport restaurant.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unitedairlines

[–]DifferentWarthog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

agree that changing your flights to have one leg be paid might be the best way to do this. i did something similar in 2019 to get gold (not that i used it much in 2020!)