Reading comprehension fail on my part...
IAH is an unmitigated effing disaster right now - it's Afghanistan level
190,560 Views |
1592 Replies |
Last: 18 hrs ago by Ducks4brkfast
Parking in the A/B garage was easy today; TSA at A was also a breeze.
The A/B garage isnt giving the 50% off discount reserve rate but CDE is. Ive noticed this last few weekends. Youd think they would do that for A/B. Wonder is something in system is messed up
I just left A/B parking yesterday. They charged me $60 for 2 days.
Maybe because it's peak season (Spring Break).
I got the discounted rate Thursday March 6th.
I got the discounted rate Thursday March 6th.
It was offering a 10-15% for A/B and the normal weekend 50% for CDE. So I booked CDE of course even though it shows 96% full.
kelkel25 said:
United Club in C was holes and elbows, so much so they made an announcement to put your bags on the floor rather than in a seat.
Seems they're trying to "fix" this through price increases and charging extra for the crotch goblin hanger-ons.
The club card continues to provide access to 2 guests or a guest and dependents under 18.
Yeah, I did see that they took away access to Star Alliance lounges unless you are actually Gold+, but that won't help the IAH lounges at allJock 07 said:
The club card continues to provide access to 2 guests or a guest and dependents under 18.
Supply and demand balancing. At least they didn't go as far as Delta has gone to curb access.
Bottom line is UAL is making a LOT of money on the Chase co-branded credit cards. Same with Delta and Amex. I don't think a capitalist can blame them for making profits.
Bottom line is UAL is making a LOT of money on the Chase co-branded credit cards. Same with Delta and Amex. I don't think a capitalist can blame them for making profits.
Flying out tomorrow. Gate isn't assigned but it is a United flight to Mexico City so I assume E?
Oh and the Mexico City is by far the absolute worst airport I have ever been to. Signage was non existent, layover there was an intl flight and the staff almost wouldn't let me get on the train to my connecting flight because I didn't have a boarding pass but the airline wouldn't give me a boarding pass without stopping by the counter. Of course the guy checking boarding passes didn't speak English. Train ride was around 20 minutes. Thousands of people and lines hundreds of people deep. Really not looking forward to my connection there tomorrow.
Oh and the Mexico City is by far the absolute worst airport I have ever been to. Signage was non existent, layover there was an intl flight and the staff almost wouldn't let me get on the train to my connecting flight because I didn't have a boarding pass but the airline wouldn't give me a boarding pass without stopping by the counter. Of course the guy checking boarding passes didn't speak English. Train ride was around 20 minutes. Thousands of people and lines hundreds of people deep. Really not looking forward to my connection there tomorrow.
Sea Speed said:
Flying out tomorrow. Gate isn't assigned but it is a United flight to Mexico City so I assume E?
Oh and the Mexico City is by far the absolute worst airport I have ever been to. Signage was non existent, layover there was an intl flight and the staff almost wouldn't let me get on the train to my connecting flight because I didn't have a boarding pass but the airline wouldn't give me a boarding pass without stopping by the counter. Of course the guy checking boarding passes didn't speak English. Train ride was around 20 minutes. Thousands of people and lines hundreds of people deep. Really not looking forward to my connection there tomorrow.
My wife takes this flight a lot and said can be C or E heading out.. Always E coming home to clear immigration.
Roger that, thanks. Guess I need to read the thread and see what is closed/best check in plan. At least I have CLEAR. I'll have a driver take me to the airport so don't have to worry about wife having to deal with the insanity, at least.
Club Card fee is increasing from $525 to $695 also. That's a huge increase.gougler08 said:Yeah, I did see that they took away access to Star Alliance lounges unless you are actually Gold+, but that won't help the IAH lounges at allJock 07 said:
The club card continues to provide access to 2 guests or a guest and dependents under 18.
I went to the lounge in C last week and it was a zoo. Nowhere to sit, standing room only for the most part.
Yeah Thursday morning was a giant CF at the C1 loungeTexAg2001 said:Club Card fee is increasing from $525 to $695 also. That's a huge increase.gougler08 said:Yeah, I did see that they took away access to Star Alliance lounges unless you are actually Gold+, but that won't help the IAH lounges at allJock 07 said:
The club card continues to provide access to 2 guests or a guest and dependents under 18.
I went to the lounge in C last week and it was a zoo. Nowhere to sit, standing room only for the most part.
A/B parking garage was near empty yesterday afternoon when I went in. With the cones on the steeet, it's a little tricky to get in.
Just FYI for those using that garage.
Just FYI for those using that garage.
I'm assuming my old United Presidential Plus still works for lounge access? I've had this card for business for a long time and wonder if it's still worth it.
Presidential is adopting the same policy of member plus 1 unless gold plus.
Also upping charge to 600.
Also upping charge to 600.
The United cards have gone the way of Amex, where it's basically a "coupon book" of BS that you have to navigate to mitigate the cost of the annual fee increase.
Pretty obnoxious.
Pretty obnoxious.
Need some help/advice please.
Got a coworker picking up his 80 something yr old mother in-law at Terminal A this afternoon.
She's got 3 heavy checked bags.
He was wondering if he would be allowed to pull up in the passenger pickup, park the car, and go inside to assist. Is that possible, or will the traffic folks not allow that?
What's the best course of action? Thanks for your help
Got a coworker picking up his 80 something yr old mother in-law at Terminal A this afternoon.
She's got 3 heavy checked bags.
He was wondering if he would be allowed to pull up in the passenger pickup, park the car, and go inside to assist. Is that possible, or will the traffic folks not allow that?
What's the best course of action? Thanks for your help
I assume you were connecting to a domestic Mexico flight? I can see how that would be a huge PITA, considering the domestic terminal is on the opposite side of the airport from the international terminal.Sea Speed said:
Flying out tomorrow. Gate isn't assigned but it is a United flight to Mexico City so I assume E?
Oh and the Mexico City is by far the absolute worst airport I have ever been to. Signage was non existent, layover there was an intl flight and the staff almost wouldn't let me get on the train to my connecting flight because I didn't have a boarding pass but the airline wouldn't give me a boarding pass without stopping by the counter. Of course the guy checking boarding passes didn't speak English. Train ride was around 20 minutes. Thousands of people and lines hundreds of people deep. Really not looking forward to my connection there tomorrow.
Diggity said:
The United cards have gone the way of Amex, where it's basically a "coupon book" of BS that you have to navigate to mitigate the cost of the annual fee increase.
Pretty obnoxious.
Yea you've got to hit all the avenues of savings on the amex to make it worth it. I get CLEAR, Walmart plus for free deliveries and free paramount plus as well as 10 cents off per gallon and use one or two of their other perks. I'll be using their lounges as well on an upcoming trip, but I haven't been traveling nearly as much as I was previously so it's really pushing it on whether I renew or not.
Iirc it was Brazil to Mexico City to Houston but the terminals seemed miles apart. Hoping the same thing isn't the case tomorrow when I go Houston to Mexico City to Brazil.
I have been a pretty hardcore churner, but I am finding less and less reason to continue playing this game. Benefits keep getting stripped or are nearly impossible to redeem. The worst changes are when something goes from a $200 yearly credit to a $50 quarterly credit. Redeeming points has also become a total ass kick with more and more airlines and hotels moving to dynamic pricing.
With another kid on the way, I might seriously consider curtailing my travel cards and starting to migrate to cash-back options.
With another kid on the way, I might seriously consider curtailing my travel cards and starting to migrate to cash-back options.
Terminal 1 (International) is long as F#ck. It's hike to go from one end to the other - luckily, I've never had to do that. The Domestic terminal is actually quite nice - but ont he opposite side of the runway.
I'm starting to seriously consider that as well.
My Robinhood Gold Card gives 3% cashback on everything so would be easy to switch everything to that.
I have close $2K in annual fees every year. I could rationalize most of it with the credits I get back, but it's getting harder to do.
My Robinhood Gold Card gives 3% cashback on everything so would be easy to switch everything to that.
I have close $2K in annual fees every year. I could rationalize most of it with the credits I get back, but it's getting harder to do.
I would just park at the A/B garage and go in to get her. They will likely not let you park your car and go in at the pickup area. Parking in the A/B garage for 0-3 hours is just $5.54 and is worth not coming back to a car with a ticket or in the process of being towed.TJaggie14 said:
Need some help/advice please.
Got a coworker picking up his 80 something yr old mother in-law at Terminal A this afternoon.
She's got 3 heavy checked bags.
He was wondering if he would be allowed to pull up in the passenger pickup, park the car, and go inside to assist. Is that possible, or will the traffic folks not allow that?
What's the best course of action? Thanks for your help
TJaggie14 said:
Need some help/advice please.
Got a coworker picking up his 80 something yr old mother in-law at Terminal A this afternoon.
She's got 3 heavy checked bags.
He was wondering if he would be allowed to pull up in the passenger pickup, park the car, and go inside to assist. Is that possible, or will the traffic folks not allow that?
What's the best course of action? Thanks for your help
I doubt it, they're pretty strict on that. I'd park in A garage, meet her in baggage claim, get her and her bags outside, go get your car and circle back and pick her up. If your person is there, they'll cut you some slack. It's a bit of a pain but then it's IAH right now.
TJaggie14 said:
Need some help/advice please.
Got a coworker picking up his 80 something yr old mother in-law at Terminal A this afternoon.
She's got 3 heavy checked bags.
He was wondering if he would be allowed to pull up in the passenger pickup, park the car, and go inside to assist. Is that possible, or will the traffic folks not allow that?
What's the best course of action? Thanks for your help
Agree with the others on parking in A. It's a short walk to the garage, all indoors. Be sure to check the availability, just in case, using the following link:
https://www.fly2houston.com/parking
I would go with the garage option...
BUT they were paging the owner of a White Lexus for a solid 30 minutes at A at 630am two weeks ago. You could roll the dice.
BUT they were paging the owner of a White Lexus for a solid 30 minutes at A at 630am two weeks ago. You could roll the dice.
While we're talking cc & lounges I will say that I've found the DIA centurion lounge to be on a waitlist more often than not as of late. I do appreciate being able to join the waitlist remotely via the app now. Although it can become a gamble as you only have 10 minutes to enter from the time you get the text giving you access.
United Explorer card going from 95 to $150. That card is the primary supplier of day passes...that will make an impact I think. Suddenly, one trip with checked bag(s) doesn't or barely covers the fee.
SJEAg said:
United Explorer card going from 95 to $150. That card is the primary supplier of day passes...that will make an impact I think. Suddenly, one trip with checked bag(s) doesn't or barely covers the fee.
Club is $525 to $695, but United is "excited" to offer more useless benefits to justify the increase.
I'm lucky, my Club fee is paid by my employer but hopefully these increases slow the pace a little.
kelkel25 said:SJEAg said:
United Explorer card going from 95 to $150. That card is the primary supplier of day passes...that will make an impact I think. Suddenly, one trip with checked bag(s) doesn't or barely covers the fee.
Club is $525 to $695, but United is "excited" to offer more useless benefits to justify the increase.
I'm lucky, my Club fee is paid by my employer but hopefully these increases slow the pace a little.
Mine has been the last couple of years but probably harder to justify at $695, we'll see if my company changes the policy or not
gougler08 said:kelkel25 said:SJEAg said:
United Explorer card going from 95 to $150. That card is the primary supplier of day passes...that will make an impact I think. Suddenly, one trip with checked bag(s) doesn't or barely covers the fee.
Club is $525 to $695, but United is "excited" to offer more useless benefits to justify the increase.
I'm lucky, my Club fee is paid by my employer but hopefully these increases slow the pace a little.
Mine has been the last couple of years but probably harder to justify at $695, we'll see if my company changes the policy or not
Yeah I'll submit it and hope it slips by the goalie
Featured Stories
See All
53:40
19m ago
747
127:22
2d ago
8.7k
25 Players in 25 Days: Looking back on the full list
by TexAgs Live
22:43
1h ago
1.1k