A NOT SO GREAT UNITED FLIGHT CHICAGO-BRUSSELS

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I don't usually pan the FAs on United but this was an exception. Whether they were short-staffed? Newbies? Who knows but with no recognition and lots of forgetfulness, you will not hear me say "Great Flight." However, flying safely is the most important part of travel so let's forget about this exception and move along. Please don't forget to Subscribe, Share, and Like. Thanks. May 18, 2024

[@SheilaSimkin]

My dear viewers! THIS was not supposed to be released since it is part of the entire Douro AMA CRUISE! But, duh me, mixed up the release dates and the last one with Merle and I flying home is now uploaded for tomorrow a.m. Duh, duh, duh. However, none of this changes my experience on this flight. Best to everyone, Sheila

[@aviationwithjeff]

AMAWaterways is one of my travel partners. I can't wait to see your experience on the Duoro. It's one itinerary I want to travel on.

[@SheilaSimkin]

@@aviationwithjeff I'm looking forward to your comments!

[@claudiahansen4938]

That Sanford Pinot Noir is a good wine. Santa Rita Hills.

[@SheilaSimkin]

You are so knowledgable Claudia! I know nothing about the wineries. 🤪

[@Meyerc-yv2bi]

Everything looked excellent to me. I would definitely fly United Polaris.

[@SuperLQQK]

@0:53 ... Shoulder straps are there because you don't have a seat directly in front of you to hold onto in the event that you need to be in brace position for a difficult landing. At least that is my understanding.

[@SheilaSimkin]

Thanks for the info, Al! How have you been doing? 🥰

[@claudiahansen4938]

Oh well! Any safely landed flight is a good flight!

[@SheilaSimkin]

For sure.

[@weestevie04]

I don’t know if I told you but we had the WORST turbulence from LA to Melbourne. Bumpy all the way across the pacific! Stephen did not enjoy that 15 hour hell ride!

[@SheilaSimkin]

That's awful! Announcements for 15 hours of "fasten your seat belts" would add to the stress. Better luck next time! 🥰

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Oh dear! I am sorry they let you down! Thank you for the video!

[@SheilaSimkin]

My oft-times repeated comment, "You can't win them all." Hope all is well with you Daniel. Anything new or exciting?

[@EdwardConnors]

Looks like Machboos is a bahraini rice dish (meaning from Bahrain). Who knew? I had also never heard of cioppino until watching one of your UA vids!

[@SheilaSimkin]

Had no idea! Thanks Eddy for checking the information for me and other viewers.

[@ducheau100]

Hi Sheila, that looked like a lot of food! Especially the breakfast, humongous....

[@SheilaSimkin]

Completely agree with you!

[@SKS8080]

The inconsistency from UA is what gets me. Some FAs do PDB and even will get ur drink of choice if asked….. Others just refuse to do it saying that UA no longer does it and will get snippy if u even ask for it.

[@SheilaSimkin]

Agree about the inconsistency! Never know what's happening or what you are going to get.

[@alecmorris6092]

​@@SheilaSimkin That's one of my biggest frustrations with United is the consistency of service. I will say I had a wonderful experience on a flight recently from ORD-EWR where there was a full PDB beverage offered. Before take off the purser came around to take drink orders. Introduced herself, thanked us for flying, and addressed us by name and thanked us for status. I never have had that happen especially for a non meal service flight. Then 4 days later on a return from EWR-ORD it was the complete opposite.

[@SheilaSimkin]

@@alecmorris6092 I also had a polar opposite 2 weeks ago, LHR-ORD where purser came around before take-off and presented a hand-written card thanking me for loyalty! I was floored! Thanks Alec for your time to view and share a comment. Best to you, Sheila

[@claudiahansen4938]

Excellent pronunciation on the Coteaux de Giennois!

[@SheilaSimkin]

Really? I nailed it? What a shock.

[@jitendersinghvlogs9732]

Amazing video

[@SheilaSimkin]

Thanks so much,Jitender

[@aviationwithjeff]

I'll be flying United from SFO-Paris next week. Unfortunately, I'm at the back of the plane, literally.

[@SheilaSimkin]

I feel your pain, Jeff. Been there done it for most of my life! But have a good flight and good vacation? Or is it business? 🥰

[@aviationwithjeff]

​@SheilaSimkin both. Now that I work in travel, I get to participate in River Cruises with one of my travel partners.

[@SheilaSimkin]

@@aviationwithjeff AMA is live today and I have some other AMAs planned.

[@warrenwolf4690]

Good morning. What are you doing for the 4 th of July?🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 As far as I’m concerned 2 hours between flights is cutting it close

[@SheilaSimkin]

It's a sad week for me. I can't believe Sonny died one year ago today.

[@warrenwolf4690]

@@SheilaSimkin so sorry. I know he means so much to you. Enjoy your memories. And keep going.

[@leonardstrom1181]

​@@SheilaSimkinmay his memory be a blessing.

[@SheilaSimkin]

@@leonardstrom1181 Thanks, Leonard.

[@cbiasizzo]

I'm guilty, when I was a flight attendant I've accidentally skipped passengers before! But it was usually because I spotted a situation in the cabin that needed immediate attention. Afterwards, I forgot what I was doing, lol! I'm sad they're not using my voice over anymore! My contract is ending next month and they got a lower bidder.

[@SheilaSimkin]

Oh no! Sorry I'm not going to hear your pleasant voice. How have you been feeling? Hope everything is going well? 🥰

[@leonardstrom1181]

You forgot Merle at the airport in Munich. She's wandered off and is standing under the Glockenspiel waiting to get back to Chicago.

[@SheilaSimkin]

[@SheilaSimkin]

Now you know why Merle wasn't in this video since this belongs to my AMA Waterways series. 😂 She is definitely not standing under the Glockenspiel!

[@davidmccutcheon485]

What - another video without a Bloody Mary? Very sad, but not as sad as your breakfast croissant. May have missed your comment about the aircraft type, but I presume a 767? Anyway, break's over, so go bring Merle back from Munich, lol. Best from over the hill to the west, and it's hot here!

[@SheilaSimkin]

I'm heading out in August, same time as last year after another trip. Merle is now safely back from Munich! 🥰 And I usually only do Bloody Marys on early flights!

[@MultiJono81]

Despite the crummy service, at least United have started to serve the starter and entree separately and unlike European carriers you get a hot brekkie, even if it’s anemic looking sausages x

[@SheilaSimkin]

I wish they'd trash the "faux" croissants that are anything but appetizing. Beggers can't be choosers when it comes to airline food.

[@brohdeweb]

United’s Polaris catering and service standards are so tired. Personally I am bored with the blue tablecloths, slop entrees, and unprofessional FAs. How did you ask for the compensation for not receiving a PDB?

[@SheilaSimkin]

I didn't ask but FA automatically returned with a future airline credit. Otherwise, I would have written to Customer Care! Thanks so much for your time to view and comment! It is very appreciated. Sheila 😍

[@Meyerc-yv2bi]

The only thing that is "tired" is your inane comment. Love United.

[@gw78787]

Hi Shelia hope you’re doing well. Just have to say that United Airlines needs to hire someone else to run their catering service! Their meal service just looks cheap to me!

[@SheilaSimkin]

Right, Gregg. 😂 like that's going to happen! I'm doing fine, what about you? Anything exciting?

[@Meyerc-yv2bi]

United's catering is excellent. You just can't please some people.

[@SheilaSimkin]

@@Meyerc-yv2bi I stick to United like glue and have been flying them for 30 years. This flight was not one of their better moments. After all, we all have opinions and thank you for your time to view and comment.

[@Meyerc-yv2bi]

@@SheilaSimkin Everything looked amazing to me. I have always had a great experiences on United and don't understand the constant negativity.

[@mmc9828]

None of that food looked appetizing. It seems like post Covid the airline food has never returned to what it once was. Great video!

[@SheilaSimkin]

Thanks so much for your time to view and comment. As I always say, no one flies for the food.

[@SKS8080]

Two words on why that is. Scott Kirby. That’s what u get when the CEO is a bean counter.

[@sashamellon822]

What does bo recognition mean?

[@SheilaSimkin]

It basically means that the Purser or Flight Attendents tell us flyers who stick to United like glue, how much United appreciates our loyalty. Little things mean a lot, Sasha. 🤔