Jim Koepke
06-24-2023, 1:16 PM
In 1990, United Airlines offered a lifetime pass. One man and his wife have flown millions of miles. It seems the airline treats him quite well and he even can trade or sell his frequent flyer miles.
A few of his travel tips:
1) Lie to the first flight attendant you meet inside the door when you board. “She’s the head attendant. I always say, ‘I remember you! You gave us such great service last time. I wanted to thank you again.’ Even if I’ve never met her. I guarantee she’ll bring you all kinds of free stuff.”
2) If you couldn’t book the seat you wanted, keep your phone open on the seat map app as you board. If a blocked seat that you wanted opens up, just take it. “They won’t care,” he says. “They never sold it.”
3) Never check a bag. Never, ever, never. And under-pack. “Every town has laundromats. And stores.”
4) Don’t be a jerk and use your cell without headphones. That way, people won’t hate you. “Whenever somebody takes a long business call on speaker, I always say, ‘Hey, next time you’re going to have all of us to your business meeting, bring doughnuts.’”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/23/united-airlines-very-frequent-flyer/
jtk
A few of his travel tips:
1) Lie to the first flight attendant you meet inside the door when you board. “She’s the head attendant. I always say, ‘I remember you! You gave us such great service last time. I wanted to thank you again.’ Even if I’ve never met her. I guarantee she’ll bring you all kinds of free stuff.”
2) If you couldn’t book the seat you wanted, keep your phone open on the seat map app as you board. If a blocked seat that you wanted opens up, just take it. “They won’t care,” he says. “They never sold it.”
3) Never check a bag. Never, ever, never. And under-pack. “Every town has laundromats. And stores.”
4) Don’t be a jerk and use your cell without headphones. That way, people won’t hate you. “Whenever somebody takes a long business call on speaker, I always say, ‘Hey, next time you’re going to have all of us to your business meeting, bring doughnuts.’”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/23/united-airlines-very-frequent-flyer/
jtk