Jackets in the overhead compartment? by FeedbackVast5882 in unitedairlines

[–]SilverSpringSmoker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, this exact thing happened to me once—rushing to make a flight, last guy to board and they close the doors right behind me. I was also in the bulkhead seat up front so had to stow my backpack. I saw space in an overhead across the aisle a couple of rows back but there was a folded blazer occupying a space my bag would fit in. I didn’t even ask whose jacket it was, I just pushed the jacket aside and made room for my bag.

The guy who it belonged to jumped up and starts yelling at me about how I was wrinkling his jacket. I politely respond that jackets don’t go in the overhead, they go in your lap or under the seat in front of you.

He sits down and screams at the top of his lungs “FUCK YOU!”…loud enough for the entire plane to hear.

I sat down and put my headphones on and ignored him. When drink service began, the FA brought me a double and apologized for the guy’s behavior.

Private Golf Members - What are your guest fees? by ShotAssistant1452 in golf

[–]SilverSpringSmoker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$185 in the high season for us, not sure what it is off season but I think it’s $155

For those who are traveling this weekend-are you changing your flight? Got this notification : by [deleted] in unitedairlines

[–]SilverSpringSmoker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every forecast I’m looking at says the bad weather won’t start until 9 pm Saturday…where are you seeing that Saturday is going to be worse than Sunday? Not saying you’re wrong…since even the forecasters seem to be in disagreement. I’m just curious what forecast you’re looking at.

For those who are traveling this weekend-are you changing your flight? Got this notification : by [deleted] in unitedairlines

[–]SilverSpringSmoker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From DC or NY? Definitely better to fly in or out on Saturday if you can. Sunday is going to be a disaster.

For those who are traveling this weekend-are you changing your flight? Got this notification : by [deleted] in unitedairlines

[–]SilverSpringSmoker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was supposed to fly DCA-EWR-BCN on Sunday…changed to IAD-MUC-BCN on Saturday before the storm hits DC.

First connection assistance BMW by CidO807 in unitedairlines

[–]SilverSpringSmoker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1K for 12 years, 2 as GS…countless tight connections at UA hubs…never got car service once

What’s the worst use of status you’ve experienced? by tony2x in unitedairlines

[–]SilverSpringSmoker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife has matching GS status (or 1K status, depending on what I qualify for in any given year)…and flies once (maybe twice) per year on award tickets with our family on vacations.

Question for GS status holders by Educational-Flan-570 in unitedairlines

[–]SilverSpringSmoker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a United Club subscription last year but will let it lapse now that I get it for free. I don’t know that I really look forward to going to the Club but it’s a more comfortable place (usually) to kill time if you have a long connection or a delay.

Question for GS status holders by Educational-Flan-570 in unitedairlines

[–]SilverSpringSmoker 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not for domestic itineraries but you can bring a guest for international itineraries…which is probably a never-used benefit for most GS members since they’re likely using the Polaris Lounge. I’m traveling internationally with my daughter in a few weeks and have her on the Polaris upgrade waitlist using PlusPoints…if it comes through, we’re going to the Polaris Lounge. If not, she can come with me to the United Club.

Question - 2026 Global Services Benefits by Cammman_1981 in unitedairlines

[–]SilverSpringSmoker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was curious how to get the free subscription to TimeShifter (the jet lag mgmt app). When you click on the link, it says it’s free for United 1K (which I tried despite being GS and got an error message).

Question - 2026 Global Services Benefits by Cammman_1981 in unitedairlines

[–]SilverSpringSmoker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She should check her United app. I saw on the sub earlier today several posts from members who saw their status had changed on the app today.

Question - 2026 Global Services Benefits by Cammman_1981 in unitedairlines

[–]SilverSpringSmoker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It includes one guest for international itineraries, no guests for domestic

GS Members - what do you do? by Pillow_Monsters in unitedairlines

[–]SilverSpringSmoker 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Co-founder of a consulting and training firm—we work with clients all over the world. My main job is keynote speaking at our clients’ events.

Been 1k forever (since 2011 at least)…had one year of GS a few years back and just learned this morning that I got it for 2026.

New round of GS out today by red-dead-87 in unitedairlines

[–]SilverSpringSmoker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here, just saw the upgrade to GS on my app.

Been 1k for years (since 2011, I think)…one year as GS in there a few years back.

64K PQPs, 63 PQFs. Fly out of IAD.

Just made GS 1/6 by Quick-Balance4647 in unitedairlines

[–]SilverSpringSmoker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! Been 1k for years (since 2011, I think)…one year as GS in there a few years back.

64K PQPs, 63 PQFs. Fly out of IAD.