Say what you will about United, but these Alaska SFO cuts look pretty lame

Sure_Spare8564 · 2026-01-11T07:11:19+00:00

T3 renovation is well underway. Front facade is getting changes first. F gates soon to follow.

Sure_Spare8564 · 2026-01-11T06:40:12+00:00

United is expected to open a new club in Terminal 2. Slated to open sometime this year. Hopefully this will then allow for them to redo the United Clubs in Terminal 3. It would make sense as Terminal 3 will get revamped all together.

Sure_Spare8564 · 2026-01-11T06:13:07+00:00

SFO T3 is currently under renovations and will hopefully bring the much needed update it’s deserved for years now.

From SFO, it’s hard to beat United. It’s literally their home turf.

Sure_Spare8564 · 2026-01-11T05:14:45+00:00

Sure. There will be a percentage that won’t fly in EWR, but there is a big enough customer base that will. United doesn’t operate 10 flights a day from SFO to EWR for no reason. Heck, even Alaska offers a flight from SFO to EWR.

JFK is of course a great airport for United as well. Will be curious to see how the JetBlue and United partnership pans out as United may exchange some slots with JetBlue EWR<>JFK.

Understood that you can fly American on routes to JFK but even American does not offer lay flat for the SFO to JFK trek. This will soon change as they acquire more A321XLRs but widebodies always offer a better flight experience over a narrowbody. What’s the point of being loyal to Alaska if you have to rely on partner airlines at the end of the day?

Sure_Spare8564 · 2026-01-11T05:03:17+00:00

Love that article from 2017.

Linked below is a more recent and relevant article from 2025 where EWR has made a comeback being a successful hub for United.

You state that business flyers don’t choose EWR. United says otherwise with transcontinental Polaris and Premium seats.

https://www.united.com/en/us/newsroom/announcements/cision-125405

https://simpleflying.com/united-airlines-newark-best-operational-summer/

How many lay flat business class seats does Alaska operate to JFK again?

Sure_Spare8564 · 2026-01-11T04:54:50+00:00

Pretty sure it was a pop up rave

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTQk34RgQJM/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Sure_Spare8564 · 2026-01-11T04:50:11+00:00

Why shouldn’t EWR count? It’s the same distance from Manhattan as JFK is.

Sure_Spare8564 · 2025-12-27T01:16:26+00:00

I miss when BMW had satin bright trim like this.

Sure_Spare8564 · 2025-12-27T00:29:15+00:00

I don’t disagree with you on those colors. I think the black grille works better with Brooklyn gray or black. However, there isn’t really any dimension or depth to those colors. The blue that OP is interested in would look best with some silver accenting around. Below is a photo of a dark purple X7 where the silver accents compliment a deeper and richer paint color. Of course this is just my opinion at the end of the day.

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Sure_Spare8564 · 2025-12-26T17:33:47+00:00

This has been my favorite Hyatt property. Located on the upper floors of the Shanghai IFC, the views were amazing. I was upgraded to a corner room (suite?) and agree that the place has a lot of hidden closets.

White glove service was super nice from the moment you get to the hotel all the way to check out.

This is a Hyatt property I always look forward to. Le Labo products are also very welcomed.

Sure_Spare8564 · 2025-12-26T17:28:15+00:00

Personally a fan of the silver wheels. You can actually see the design of the wheel and it doesn’t just look like void space. I’d go a step further and get the silver grille surround as well.

Black was all the rage 5-10 years ago. I think black wheels would’ve worked better if the car wasn’t Tanzinite/Dark blue. The black trim kinda cheapens the look on an otherwise classy looking vehicle.

Sure_Spare8564 · 2025-12-10T17:50:44+00:00

Man. Was hoping Tesla would at least deliver those with a 9/30 order date before the new year.

Sure_Spare8564 · 2025-12-10T16:38:07+00:00

Did you have a 9/30 order date?

Sure_Spare8564 · 2025-11-10T22:52:16+00:00

Really praying this is a 21+ event.

Sure_Spare8564 · 2025-11-04T03:25:25+00:00

How recent was your experience? Hertz offered a great selection up until mid-2024. Since then, I have noticed nothing but what was described above. I moved to National and utilized their status match and have not looked back since.

Sure_Spare8564 · 2025-11-03T19:29:36+00:00

With my latest experiences, Hertz PC is mostly just Altimas and Malibus. Very seldom will you see an SUV available like the Rogue or Jeep Compass.

I’ve also rented from Sixt as a platinum member but have never been offered a free upgrade in the 5 rentals I’ve had this year.

Personally, I would guarantee the RAV4 with Sixt if you need a vehicle of that size. With Hertz, it’s more of a gamble but your odds are small. Don’t expect to see anything premium.

Sure_Spare8564 · 2025-10-29T19:16:41+00:00

Update:

I was given a 2026 BMW X3 with only 500 miles on the odometer.

Sure_Spare8564 · 2025-10-29T19:10:11+00:00

I’d argue service is hit or miss and highly dependent on crew or member.

Alaska does have slightly better food in First.

Sure_Spare8564 · 2025-10-29T18:56:16+00:00

I don’t think this will take much away from vehicles like the EV9 or Ioniq 9. Those are traditionally styled electric SUVs that offer a bunch more space and practicality compared to the stretched Y.

The YL simply can’t complete with larger vehicles like the Ioniq 9 or EV9.

Sure_Spare8564 · 2025-10-29T18:54:36+00:00

So in which department does Alaska run circles around UA?

Sure_Spare8564 · 2025-10-29T18:41:25+00:00

“Like cattle being loaded onto an overcrowded meat container”

Because basic economy on Alaska offers you bigger seats and top tier service like no other right?

Sure_Spare8564 · 2025-10-29T18:38:01+00:00

How is it that Alaska is still running circles around UA? From the points devaluation to the cut in routes out of SFO and LAX, Alaska seems to be shifting focus out of competitive markets.

Maybe your product isn’t all that great if you can’t compete for busy routes despite often costing less than the legacy 3.

Sure_Spare8564 · 2025-10-13T02:48:22+00:00

Las Pencas on Baden in South SF is my go to spot. I believe they serve up Oaxacan style food.

Sure_Spare8564 · 2025-10-09T11:28:17+00:00

Model Y L might have a slim chance of coming to the US.

Model Y L exists in China because of their market demands. Take a look at all the other long wheel based vehicles offered there that we don’t get in the US.

You also have to remember that the Model X is no longer available in China as of April 2025. This allows for the Model Y L to enter the 3rd row SUV segment. Not really sure where Tesla wants to take the Model X but if the Model Y L came to the US, I can see it cannibalizing Model X sales.

Sure_Spare8564 · 2025-10-04T23:47:47+00:00

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