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I was booked a flight on United Airlines for a job (not my choice of airline). They’ve given up on social distancing - the check in area was crowded with no blocked off seats or spaced apart benches. When it was time to board they did it so quickly that the jet bridge completely backed up. I don’t think I had ever seen it this backed up before the pandemic. United is also completely filling planes now - no more empty middle seats or social distanced flights. I can’t afford to get sick. I need to be able to work or face eviction. We’re still in a pandemic but it’s not shocking that profits are way more important than passenger safety.
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TupacAintDead
I fucking hate United with a passion.
1leggedhampsterfarmer
bangarang678
Profits? Pretty sure its them trying hard not to go out of business and bankrupt. Not that I agree with no social distance.
WhatUpDog3000
Getting every last dollar before the second wave shuts it all down
lnsu78
LoFiHipHop247
Is this the same airline that beat up an Asian doctor and dragged him off the plane?
Trimule
No it was not "the airline" that dragged the lunatic "Dr." off the plane -it was airport security. He refused to leave the plane as ordered
PuraVidaMN
On the plane you’re fine. The air is so filtered, it’s fine. But in the airport, NOT FINE.
boydam139000
I have flown American twice now since the pandemic. In the beginning they were doing well with keeping seats open. Now its packed full
sentientburrito11
But guys, remember they said “we’re in this together”!
julily
Have flown delta, southwest - suuuuper impressed. They’re taking it very seriously. Fly those!
shinagami091
Didnt these fuckers just get a huge fuckin handout because of the pandemic? Sounds like they need to have that money whipped back
videopro10
No they actually didn't. They got a payroll support to keep people employed a few extra months (which recently ran out).
LiteCow
We cannot force people to adhere to the guidelines outside of the plane. On board, at least on my planes, we enforce the mask rule and
LiteCow
de-plane in sections front-to-back
Velisity
The airline industry is in trouble. It’s not just airports, it’s also the build up and repair/tear down and maintenance that’s hurting.
Velisity
Millions of people work for the airline industry in all aspects, even that little fuel station in the arctic. All of these people are at
Velisity
Risk. They have no choice or risk causing all of the people to potentially lose their jobs and then a domino effect would happen.
hotdudecurator
Shame on you @OP. The poor CEO of United Airlines may only get a $5 million bonus this year. Have some fucking compassion.
CMoeBaggins
The ceo of United hasn’t taken a salary since taking the position.
hotdudecurator
Well his base salary is a fraction of what he makes. We will see what he walks away with at the end of the year...
RagnarOfBallard
United is total garbage
OldElectronicsGuy
Most guitars agree.
DrLOAC
Flew southwest recently. Middle seats were still empty, masks required and they took their time loading in small groups.
Chalote
Same. Flew SW 1st wk of Oct, Sacramento to SeaTac & back. Impressed with their commitment to safety.
TheFastpaws
Southwest has always been nice to me.
DonnyDoNothing
Southwest has always been good. Even when things go wrong, they have a great attitude and fix it. Delta is the worst I've ever dealt with.
Tacocatsupreme5
Passengers
nolittleplans
Herding cats
somebodythatyouusetoknow
Of course! Didn't you see they did a study and flying poses no risk of covid infection!
qqafjbgjbbvzj
https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/pr/2020-09-08-012/
RenaissanceFaireMan
TBF, that 'person' doesn't have Covid.
OldElectronicsGuy
They did a study on themselves and said "nothing to see here". Got it!
somebodythatyouusetoknow
*Totally* trustworthy. What would they have to gain from lying? Oh...wait...says here everything. They have everything to gain...huh
ReptarsGhost
I’ve only flown southwest since this started (to visit mom battling cancer). Consistently impressed with how seriously they’re taking it
ReptarsGhost
I’ve heard delta is taking it seriously too. I feel safer on a southwest flight than i would a restaurant
jboogy89
I had the same experience. They also didn't say anything to the people with their masks off.
nirvashtype000
After noncompliance most airlines write up and put on a list. Usually through an app without telling passengers to avoid confrontation.
YouSufferWithCognitiveDissonance
Let me explain how airplanes work…
Vintageprairieiron
No surprise with United. They have never cared about their customers.
natebitatibetan
They did before the bankruptcy before they took away employee ownership.
ITryToOnlyRespondInGifs
Haven’t flown United since 2008. They’re the worst and have been for a while now. Buncha dicks
whenifiguredouticanchangemyusername
American airlines did this same thing. They can sell all but 1 seat. Social distancing is out the window
MrKnowItAll1903
They should keep the windows closed on a plane.
whenifiguredouticanchangemyusername
This doesn't have nearly enough up votes
Manfredjinsinjin
Looks like the people are to blame
Tacocatsupreme5
Why is this getting down voted like the people boarding the plane aren't suppose to think for themselves?
megalominor
Huh? Between where the gate agent checks your boarding pass and the plane door there is only so much space. There's nothing you can do.
Thismulfucka
Flew United today- Signs on walls entering the plane. The passengers are to blame!!
someoneturnoffmyphone
Maybe but the workers should assist in making it happen
ThankYouForYourTime
Looks like a giant corporation wasn’t meeting their quarterly profit goals and decided to look the other way on safety for (surprise!) money
Autittuderp
Shockin'...innit???
EmmyEll
Fly Delta. Middle seats empty, they pass out so much sanitizer and wipes, board from back of plane to front, only a few rows at a time.
CarlottaVonSprockett
They said they didn’t get to choose the airline, sadly.
CrazedDrifter
What's the point of sitting in first class if I can't watch the huddled masses shuffle past me?
CyranoDeBurlapSack
“We’re Delta Aurlines, and life is a fucking nightmare”
superfeathers
I don't understand why it's not standard to board back to front at any time
SpringToMyWinter
Seriously! This has been my puzzlement since my second flight years ago.
donthaveonebrojustlurk
Boarding speed doesn't pace hold time on the ground, but it can differentiate a fare.
ForcedFromLurking
You want to board early so you can put your luggage in the overhead bin and not have to check it.
lffi
Excellent video on the subject matter by CGP Grey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAHbLRjF0vo
superfeathers
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Dpunch4
Thanks, I didn't want to summarize the video
grannypanty
gotta let everyone boarding the plane see you sit in first class.
privatepublic
Wouldn't they want to avoid the poor breathing on them though?
donthaveonebrojustlurk
That's why on the bigger planes we turn left.
Bukulu
It is, but nobody enforces the rule and people like to pay premium to board first, so airlines sell that service
Iprefermypunsintended
They are stopping the empty mid seats early 2021
Akalenedat
I mean, they're hoping it won't be necessary by then. Would be nice if planes stayed uncrowded. Flying Delta rn is downright pleasant
elevengoldfish
They told us in July they were stopping in September, but looks like they have updated their plan based on current stats.
Hotjoe1991
Southwest does empty middle seats too, requires masks, etc.
Imgurian121314
There's a difference between forgetting and not caring.
PsychoMewtant
Flew UA in July. Same then. I had even called to make sure they were social distancing. They straight up lied. I called again. They dgaf.
ministryofpeace
You're sitting closer than this on the plane anyway. They don't care
thatshytidontlike
They don’t call it Useless Airlines for no reason.
Eldibs
That's what I always tell people when I'm cleaning and they say "Missed a spot." "Nope, I -neglected- a spot."
s0uld0g
United cares. Contract tracing shows that less 0.0000037% have contracted covid-19 on a flight. This pic of the bridge backlog is unfair.
s0uld0g
It’s 1 image w no context. Its likely someone’s screwup. Give them a break and don’t fly if you’re worried. No worthwhile job will force you
HotsauceIsLethal
Profits over pandemic has always been their unofficial motto
destruckt
What about that whole viruses are bullshit ?
ThoughtsAndBeers
Bet I can guess which is United (Hint: its always this one)
RydWolf
Isn't their official vision statement "We don't care" or have I misunderstood something?
BobaFettApproves
United breaks guitars
1metalnation
And kills pets
RosencrantzNGuildensternNeverLived
And drags doctors
LuftMeister
That was airport police, technically.
trapperjohnmd
You’re all going to be packed in a flying tin can like sardines for the flight anyways social distancing before isn’t going to make a diff.
Predicto
actually it does. The air on a plane in flight goes through relentless circulation. In the gangway - not so much.
CMoeBaggins
No it does not. Modern aircraft get new air intake bled in from the engines to help maintain pressure and sanitation. 1/2
CMoeBaggins
Any recirculated air goes through hospital grade hepa filters. And this isn’t a new thing.
Predicto
I think you are agreeing with me.
CMoeBaggins
There’s more fresh, dry air than you’d expect or than you made it sound. You made no mention of the Hepa filter systems either.
alexmooncross
Then why leave middle seats open?
VergleLemley
Because they're not vacuuming the air right next to your face. The air will get moved around, but you'd just be that much closer to covid
Predicto
because it helps. There is no perfection.
tykanm
Flew on American, United and today Delta since Aug. I'm really impressed that delta continues to take it seriously compared to the others.
sabathedog
Just wait until the punch someone in the face and drag them off the plane again
NCPBullet
I've been in the aviation industry for 15 years. Delta is one of the better carriers. They're good to customers and their employees
AeroPNK
Delta is sooo much better than United and American. In every way possible.
CalvadosConfiture
Delta best boi; American Airlines really doesn't give a fuck about anyone and I think United is trying to stay afloat but this unacceptable.
CalvadosConfiture
source: I work in travel
dientesdelperro
canceled a delta flight for a covid delayed wedding. could only “bank” my payment for a future flight. good to hear it’s a good airline.
danrathernot
Fuckkkk American. They did not enforce wearing a mask on the packed flight I took from PHX>SLC. Empty middle seats? HA!
catznhugz
Southwest is good too
rock707
Also Alaska Airlines. They’re still keeping the middle seats open.
AccountCreatedToUpvoteDogs
On the small planes it's a more mixed result. boarding gates are over utilized in SEA. 3 planes boarding minutes apart from adjacent gates
AccountCreatedToUpvoteDogs
with no social distancing for boarding, and nowhere to safely congregate waiting to board.
CatchHerInThePie
I had to fly Seattle to San Diego a week ago via Alaska. It was pretty upsetting after realizing the entire flight was packed
CatchHerInThePie
Originally read they stopped their COVID seating protocols Sep 7th, it was recently changed to Nov 30, assuming from some potential pushback
AccountCreatedToUpvoteDogs
Alaska is in this middle ground where they only sell a certain # of seats, but if fill the middles with people impacted by delays/cancels.
CatchHerInThePie
1. That may be the case for some flights, but, my seat was selected the day of flight (purchased 1.5 month out) I was seated middle...shrug
DancingDunces
That makes me happy. I’ve always liked delta
TheRealGritty
Idk how they're handling the pandemic, but I always like southwest
catznhugz
No middle seats
TheFeralDog
Delta has ALWAYS been the best US airline imo and it's not even close. I fly faairly frequently
Appel99
Delta has always been my choice. They are nearly always on time where other airlines don’t even seem to try or care.
DixieChampagne
And southwest.
LoveTheShiningWire
Same. United going up to WA. Crowded awful no care. Delta back, so thoughtful & much safer. Space and distancing.
SweetValentine
Southwest also guarantees no middle seats.
thr33hugeinches
Flew a pack American and a empty middle seat delta last week. THANK YOU SO MUCH DELTA
TiredOfTheBS
Thanks. I may have to fly in the winter and I’ll use them
ThatPhotoGuy12
Good to hear. United and AA both pack the planes. :(
malawianelephant
I took delta recently and they eased my stress. Marked off seats at gates, empty seats b/w people, gave purell & bag of water and snacks
Vengeraxe
Flew Delta recently (last few weeks) they are still doing this. Was enjoyable flight.
elevengoldfish
Flew Delta in July. They were amazing. They 100% have my business in the future. Even made a guy put on his mask.
prozack8356
I try to only fly them or southwest if I can.
clearshowerdoors
I flew delta last week, it was amazing
GigglesMaster
Delta has been so great!!
LizLaimon
I flew for the first time in a pandemic on Thurs via Delta. They have all of the right rules in place, but no one willing to enforce :/
meyenme
Im suprised no one has said it but Southwest is doing a really good job too. They are keeping the middle seat empty and limit boarding
SweetValentine
I just flew on SW a few weeks ago. The flight attendants were actively telling people to wear their masks properly. It was amazing
meyenme
And free bags!!!
EnJnY
Thank you for telling me this. I will make sure to fly with them
Loquatsandwildhoney
Delta really takes care of their people as much as possible as well.
drownthesun
Same. I'm looking to book a flight for Thanksgiving....
mazz1
Southwest as well. Flown all the airlines and honestly for domestic US, the ease of southwest is great. Their staff give a damn, seats
IWasGoingToMakeEspresso
I get cranky if I have to fly with any airline other than southwest.
PearjuiceATX
JetBlue is probably my favorite airline, but nothing beats the peanuts on Southwest
IWasGoingToMakeEspresso
I hate to break it to you, but they stopped serving peanuts about a year ago.
PossiblyYourMother
I grew up flying southwest and now for work travel I have to use other airlines, it sucks
mazz1
Are the least cramped, there’s no pay extra for a less shitty seat, etc.
SweetValentine
I flew southwest to return home for work. They were actively telling people to wear their masks properly. AA did shit all.
JohnnySandwich
Thanks for flying Southwest. ❤️??
GingerSnapCookie
Yeah, just wish their flights didn't connect through Atlanta. Last I saw, they don't require masks in the airport
sultin
There are signs but no enforcement.
GigglesMaster
The airport can be hit or miss with the crowds and masks. But afternoons aren’t as busy!
dennisorthomas
Just dealt with this this week. It looked no different then it did in 2019.
thisisagoldfish
I was there two weeks and it wasn’t nearly as busy as usual.
dennisorthomas
On Sunday it was shit show. Half had no masks. Literally saw drunk people at a bar shouting and laughing near a crowd waiting to board.
thisisagoldfish
What a bunch of stupids.