GIVEAWAY: Free United Club Passes
Easy, straight forward, simple. It’s been a while since I’ve done a giveaway, and I have 2 United Club passes valid until 2016 sitting here burning a hole in my pocket.
How to win?
Just leave a comment here letting me know what you think of United Airlines right now. Doesn’t need to be terribly detailed. Like them? Hate them? Maybe a reason why?
You can enter once every 24 hours. Pleas don’t go nutzo in the comments section.
I’ll select two lucky winners on Saturday, November 1st so you have until just before midnight on All Hallows Eve to spook me into selecting you as the winner.
Good luck!
my friend was a gate agent for united. He was about 5 feet tall and when out drinking he always did “the plane boss the plane”. Funny as hell.
Actually like them, website works, app user-friendly and good prices on some Asian routes
Chaim, the app is actually one of the things I truly enjoy about UA
Like them, gave us a non-stop from Mobile to Chicago! Hope it stays!
Annette, I assume that’s on an RJ? New service is rarely a bad thing for customers.
As a former frequent flyer on Continental in Houston (IAH), I have mixed feelings about United, especially after the merger. I still like the United website and the relative ease booking award tickets. However, I haven’t been so happy with inflight service, food or punctual departures/arrivals. Just one example ………….recently flew United first class SFO-IAH. Absolutely horrible in every way. Hope United can “get its act together” after the merger!
oldfox, there are certainly some very small signs of improvement, but since the merger I have been largely disappointed with the in-flight product. I like their route network out of IAD.
In spite of UA’s apparent hostility toward its customers, I was happy that I was able to book a flight to Tokyo on Mileage Plus miles this year.
That’s a win, Richard.
They are not one of the bigger players in my home airport, but my limited experience with them has been positive.
The revenue elite program stops me from flying them.
I think United has gone way down hill, unfortunately. I recently flew United Global First and the food was horrific. Also, in econ international, unlike DL, UA does not provide any alcohol and the foot is abysmal. While I have trips planned on UA (and could really use the passes!!), I’m not looking forward to them.
Richard, I feel your pain. I’ve seen a lot of domestic Econ on UA this year.
For the most part they get me from Point A to Point B well even though they keep changing my times too often.
I know many complain about them, but I’ve had good luck. For award travel, in my experience they have the best booking website, best routing rules, and best availability among U.S. airlines. Not perfect by any means, but better than the competition.
Dave, I agree that I’ve had good luck finding award space on UA, especially intl partners. I wish they hadn’t raised the price of partner awards so much. That was a big blow for me.
I will miss the miles accrual based upon miles traveled. 🙁
Sandra, there are a lot of folks in that same boat with you.
I have a love-dislike relationship with United. But the more I travel on ultra low-cost carriers, the more I appreciate them.
Dctravel, might need to stop traveling on ultra low-cost carriers. :p
I like United fine but usually don’t fly them because of their nasty terminal at Dulles. It would look a lot less gross from inside the club … just sayin.
You obviously haven’t been to the clubs at IAD….
I would really like to United lounge, I have not tried any! maybe I get lucky to win these passes? Thank you .
As long as they stay in Star Alliance, I like them!
Needs to get rid of revenue based frequent flyer program
I love the availability and the no fuel surcharges.
I’d like to like them but they’ve gutted their rewards program, so it’s hard.
they let me make a change to my kolkata to traverse city, mi award booking with no fee or mileage penalty….so, i guess you could say i’m in love (esp since i’m a volunteer teacher in rural india and couldn’t have afforded the fee!
would LOVE the passes to break up my long layovers in hong kong and chicago!!
thanks,
rh
Spotty service from my local airport.
I don’t like the new revenue-based rewards program, but I do still like the routing options offered on their rewards-booking website.
I still have status with them so love free Economy Plus.
I fly them frequently non-stop IAD-SEA. Generally on time, however it has been very hard to get upgraded post-merger. When I do get upgraded – I find the first class amenities somewhat mediocre.
Hemant, somewhat mediocre sounds about right. And, even as a 1K I find upgrades hard to come by.
Not too in love with UA. They only fly RJs into my home airport, they’ve gutted their redemption chart and seem to copy all the horrible things DL is doing to SkyMiles.
I really like United as they seem to offer the best routes for the trips I want to take.
Never been to a United Club. Would love to go!
The persistence of United mailings introduced me to “travel-by-points”…I owe them for my new found traveling passion.
like it so far as there doesn’t seem to have devaluation soon as it already went through. way better than delta imo
Like the ability to book one-way award tickets sometimes for only 12500 miles. Hoping delta follows suit soon.
Their revenue based program means it is better to choose US airways/American on almost all long haul flights.
Love their award availability, but hate the changes they made to award chart
Hate them for taking away free beer on my flights to Asia
Still good for award availability, even though devalued.
Love their service out of ORD, but not a fan of their new mileage program…
The United lounge in London isn’t that bad…
I’d like AA more if they flew to my city of igloos!
I like United right now, but only because I just completed a flight in row 1 in PS from LAX to JFK. Excellent overall experience, even if the rest of my travels with them have left much to be desired (especially the regional flights I seem to get stuck with around 90% of the time).
As long as there is no fuel charges, it’s good.
As long as there is no fuel charge, it is good for me
Like them overall. Good apps and website – everything is good really until oversell situations and cancellations happen.
Call me an idiot but I still like United, mainly for the routes they fly. They ‘fit’ my needs.
I like United, but I love that I get access to Lufthansa flights to Europe!
Not to bad to work with. Cust service seems improved over 1 year ago (or maybe I have just been lucky).
I love the international award space available on it.
I like United… because of it’s partners.
UAL in my opinion is turning the corner. After merger with CA I believe they now provide a great anchor for Star Alliance. Combined with great airlines like Air Canada there is no finer way to travel the globe. Everywhere I land an Air Canada plane it is obvious the synergy these two great airlines have!
I like them. I fly them once a month and no issues so far….
CO used to be “The Proud Bird with the Golden Tail” focusing on customer service. The “new” CO/UA now seems to focus more on short term Stock market price [think: leaders focusing more on their bonus] than a yearly stream of happy, loyal customers. This shows in the decisions they make about us with the marketing spin of “enhancements”. This is not good for the long term success of the brand or for us.
Love United’s weekend specials, dislike the fact that they don’t have much of a presence in South Florida!
Houston is a hub so easy to redeem awards and they still allow free one ways!
I’m not impressed this year, As platinum member, i didn’t get upgraded once this year. On my last list, I was #40 on the upgrade list on a 737 plane.
I have silver and managed to get an upgrade. Still liking them so far.
If I win the passes, I promise to push and shove my way to the front desk, citing “I’m somebody, I’m somebody”. Then, once inside, I will find the exact set of seats with the best view, one for me, one for my feet, one for the plates of food I will be getting, one for my luggage, and an extra, so I don’t feel claustrophobic. I will rummage through my luggage a minimum of 4 times, looking for various and sundry items, all of which will eventually be found elsewhere. I will drop at least one pair of underwear during all this searching. I will liberally help myself to the free alcohol. I will be so tipsy that at least one plate of Chex mix will go flying… giving the floor surrounding my fortress a nice, crunchy texture. When I leave, I will neglect to pick up my crumpled napkins, dirty plates, and half full of melted ice glasses. But, since it will be my first trip to the lounge, I will be blissfully unaware that any breach of protocol has occurred, and I will smile broadly and act like the VIP I am…. so— I’d love those passes!
Not alot of love for them, but their website is generally helpful with searching star alliance availability.
I like United well enough. I tend to focus more on United for the miles, but when the mileage plan switches in 2015, that will probably change. I do like their long hauls to Europe in Business/First Class, though!
Not a big fan of United right now. I’m Platinum, but I’m mostly switching over to American as their program appears to be a better value these days. Essentially, the United Mileage Plus program devaluation is causing me to vote with my wallet…
They are ok. Don’t fly them much.
I fly United a lot because I’m based out of SFO but I’ve been delayed on my last 10 United flights.
I like them more before the devaluation for searching trip possibilities.
Like their award availability. Was just in their lounge at SNA. Not very impressed, but better than waiting at the gate.
I like them, I have had good luck with upgrades this year even as a Silver.
It’s a love/hate deal…inconsistent…just like the product
Not well disposed towards United at the moment. Cheapest RT Business class award seats to South America for all but 1 day in Jan. 2015 are currently going for 300K points. Ouch!
The new frequent flyer program is terrible.
Waning…tougher after experiencing a better BF experience with Delta.
United doesn’t thrill me much these days but I have 300,000+ miles to use….. after that, I don’t know….. I would love those passes for long connection times….. they usually run 4-5 hours, and I love getting away from the chaos that is Newark.
I could certainly stand it if United made it a little easier to search for specific awards. If I search for non-stop award flights from X to Y, why does the calendar show the Saver First availability exists on day X only to show me that its actually flights with stops? Which means I have to click through every day on the calendar, one by one, waiting… waiting… waiting, make a note, etc. Seriously…
United has great service out of Chicago. Would love to try their club.
I am a fan of United. They have great award space for the places I want to go.
Still has room for improvement
Like the international routes and FA service. Hate the food in Global First Class.
I like their partnership with lufthansa
I’m somewhat neutral toward them.
United is my best option to fly to Thailand from Columbus, Ohio right now. I can fly to ORD or IAD and then one more stop to Bangkok. Flying via Washington DC in December.
Right now I’m liking them, although I still don’t like their buggy website. Yesterday I was able to book three r/t economy award tickets w/1 stopover and 1 open jaw without a problem. Finding space to Europe in November/December was, surprisingly, a breeze. But they really need to improve the functionality of the multiple destinations option.
I am “in Like” with United. Their website performed perfectly and I was able to book a round-trip flight to Istanbul for only 60,000 points. My seatmate is paying $980
Don’t really have an opinion as I hardly ever fly them….
I have mixed feelings. United has gotten me to some great destinations this year very cheaply (Italy for $136 rt and Hawaii for $318 rt). However, their service is a mixed bag. Flight crews are sometimes friendly and other times not so much. I also dislike that they don’t serve any free snacks/food on their plane to Hawaii when it is the same distance as NY-Europe.
Like them and always will. They always treat me fine.
Overall okay. Mostly good people, but top-level Execs need to better balance customer experience with fiscal responsibility.
Usually I’m not a big fan, but I just got free video streaming on one of their newer planes and that’s given them a LOT of brownie points
I hate United airlines for their extremely customer hostile attitude. I have only had bad experiences when dealing with United.
The only reason to like them is that they are a Chase UR transfer partner.
My Sept Flights on United were enjoyable.
As I’m based out of SFO, I like United well enough for the number of flight options available.
Somehow, I like United’s design. Prior to merger, they have one of the more intriguing design branding, which was sadly blended post-merger.
I like them for award availablitity.
Like them. Always get me there!
I really like using their miles with copa airlines in LAC, but do not really care to actually fly United….
Ease of site and award availability
united is alright. pretty decent for saver reward redemptions to Europe. That’s my next flight with them 🙂
I like the free movies on the plane with the BETA; not sure I would pay later, though.
I have decided to just buy the cheapest ticket for my itin. No more chasing status.
I have liked United innovation of late. The rol-lout of the Beta “use your own device” entertainment system is really cool. I just wish they had added plugs at the seats, as the Beta sure drains your battery!
I am neutral. Like them as much as American and that is not much.
I have not had the opportunity to fly them lately but thinking to try.
They like to delay my flights.
Newark + 5 hour connection + all that chaos in the terminal….a UAL Lounge Pass would be ever so lovely!
I’m a UA Platinum, so I’m at least loyal to the airline, as far as that goes. They’re finally catching up on the in-flight technology front, although the fragmentation of offerings is a bit frustrating (wifi on one, only personal device entertainment on another, DirecTV on another, mish-mash of planes with power, etc.). Hope they get it sorted sooner than later.
First time I flew United was 1968. Newark to LAX. Those were the glory days of aviation. Lots of room even in coach, good food and friendly, happy passengers. What a mess the airline industry has become. I still fly United, but only first class, and even up front It isn’t as good as coach was in the old days.
You know how United says there’s so much Wi-Fi in their fleet now? How is it I continue to get on no Wi-Fi flights then? Over and over again?
I like UA. It’s all relative, and I like that I can find some award space .
Thumbs up for United. I have had several helpful interactions with personnel, especially gate agents.
Just bought UAL tickets today; $64 each way to Tampa from the DC area. I like United.
Not a big fan because of the recent points devaluation and the food is not that great on long flights
I can hardly tell any difference between carriers these days, so the passes might sway me to fly United.
Willing to try them again. Not flown them much recently.
Cannot get in the lounge with my Amex and would like to!
United is an unavoidable evil in my life, unfortunately. However, I try to pay the extra when I can to get out of hub captivity.
Neutral opinion on United. They rank the same as AA on my book.
Better award selections than most, so I like them.
I haven’t flown united in a long time. They have not been competitive with prices for the leisure traveler.