First time on United for a few years - delta diamond but just needed a direct flight this morning. Holy cow why do people fly United at all?

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Because delta doesn’t go where I need to go

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IBM1 - it’s a reason if delta doesn’t go where the specific flier needs to go... as in the original person you questioned up top

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Because Atlanta, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, and Detroit are third tier cities that I don’t live near or travel to

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Cost of living sure t3, but quality of life is T1

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Because this job already eroded my sense of self worth

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What are the differences you see? Bearing in mind you are probably upgraded on delta but not on United

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Funny, I have the same reaction every time I fly delta

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I would think the same going from United GS to Delta peanut status

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Flying on American is like flying in a time capsule when I'm used to flying delta jets

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Same! American is the only reasonable flight I can take most times. Miss Delta

Because my closest airport is a United hub

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Can say same the other way around.
WTF is up with flying MD-88s in 2019

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I’ve heard if you switch status programs they send security to your house, smash your head against an armrest, then drag you out the door. Then they take your suitcase from under your bed and gate check it to Kyrgyzstan Not sure if it’s true but don’t want to take the risk.

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Sweet status 👌

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Star Alliance >>> Sky Team

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Pro Tip: they all suck

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Because Newark is an United hub

IBM, I used to fly out of Newark (United), and the flight attendants seemed unhappy and weren’t especially nice to us. Who needs that? Now, I’m Diamond on Delta, and loving it. Just a nicer atmosphere of crew and, many passengers

UA cancelled my entire flight. No replacement. Just...cancelled. c**ts

Because Star Alliance is hands down the best airline alliance globally.
Sincerely,
Your friendly/slightly smug United Global Services flyer ☺️

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