New US commercials

[700UW]

😱ff:

Your post has nothing to do with the topic. And when and where I post or others is not a concern of yours.

Go back and try to pick a fight somewhere else.

 

[USA320Pilot]

700UW:

My post was an interesting observation and was not designed to "pick a fight." What's there to fight about, which is simply a waste of time...

Best regards,

USA320Pilot

 

[700UW]

Your post was nothing but flame bait and has nothing to do with the topic.

 

[Bird Doctor]

😱ff:

Your post has nothing to do with the topic. And when and where I post or others is not a concern of yours.

Go back and try to pick a fight somewhere else.

As you can see USA320Pilot an inferiority complex

 

[Awa Contract]

No license - by Dell's standards that means he is.

 

[lovinglcc]

How much value is gained from commercials when flights are already full?

If you get other execs (like those featured) to book - especially - business class, last minute fares - I'd be willing to bet the revenue beats an e-fare anyday.

 

[BoeingBoy]

I find it interesting that US Airways forum "naysayers" (who I believe are disguntled employees and customers), people like 700UW, ClueByFour, BoeingBoy, Pilot, etc did not post a comment in this topic. How can that be?

Moreover, where is United employee 767jetz?

Regards,

USA320Pilot

Perhaps because we weren't as awestruck as you were, which is apparently something that's easy accomplished in your case.

The ads are nice. If they'd actually show up on television instead of being buried on the website, it would be even nicer. If I'd see them on TV more than once or twice a year, as was the case with the "old" US, it would be nicer still.

Jim

ps - since you haven't managed to drag United into this thread yet (though taunting comes pretty close), I presume that 767jetz has little reason to comment. Perhaps you'll still find a way to somehow tie these commercials to some negative or merger comments about UA and our friend will make a guest appearance.

 

[PHX-F/A]

The new music isn't bad, but the "old" (i.e. recent) US Airways music was pretty good too. It would be nice if they continued to use that in certain situations, but it's likely that they won't since everything from the old US seems to be going "buh-bye."

It's AWA style (new commercials) but definatley moving AWAy from HP. The get onboard commercials simply had the guest advertiser talking about HP while standing next to an airplane. Now each one has an aircraft in motion on some way and they all end with one flying.
There are some different people this time as well. I think the ColdStone guy is the only one left over from the Get OnBoard campaign.

I like the old US music, but it was it bit much because it was used everywhere. Granted, the same will happen with this new theme song.

 

[USA320Pilot]

I believe the ads are creative and it is nice to see the company spending money on marketing the product. During leaner times both companies had to cut back on expenses and advertising was reduced, thus, the new ads are a sign of improving times.

Best regards,

USA320Pilot

 

[trvlr64]

I believe the ads are creative and it is nice to see the company spending money on marketing the product. During leaner times both companies had to cut back on expenses and advertising was reduced, thus, the new ads are a sign of improving times.

Best regards,

USA320Pilot

Oh lord you don't get it. Advertising is done in the LEANEST of times too. UA is the prime example of that. They HAD to create a new marketing program and those stylish and unique commercials do just that.

Now the job of the New US is to get these commercials playing in primetime TV and not just during sporting events. There should be a whole media blitz! But as someone posted earlier, HP wasn't good at spending it's money on TV ads. Hopefully that will change with these new commercials.

 

[EricLv2Fish]

I think the ColdStone guy is the only one left over from the Get OnBoard campaign.

I've heard the ColdStone "guy" use to be a former America West F/A who started the ColdStone business. I think he still has a close relationship with some in the company.

Flew Southwest recently and their boarding absolutely SUCKS! How can a company with such a great business plan suck so badly at getting people seated in a timely and organized manner. Everyone who gets on first plants themselves in the first set of rows, effectively holding up the entire line of people waiting to board. It's insanely ineffective. The old AWA mosh pit commercial immediately came to mind.

 

[N924PS]

I've heard the ColdStone "guy" use to be a former America West F/A who started the ColdStone business. I think he still has a close relationship with some in the company.

Flew Southwest recently and their boarding absolutely SUCKS! How can a company with such a great business plan suck so badly at getting people seated in a timely and organized manner. Everyone who gets on first plants themselves in the first set of rows, effectively holding up the entire line of people waiting to board. It's insanely ineffective. The old AWA mosh pit commercial immediately came to mind.

It's not much worse than boarding a full airplane at USAirways. At least WN agents screen passengers for carry on bag compliance.

In observing boarding at U the biggest detriment to timely boarding is carry on luggage. The flight attendants have to turn people around with their bags that don't fit or that there is no longer space for thus impeding the process.

The fact that USAirways baggage delivery and PAWOB record is dismal encourages passengers NOT to check luggage. WN may not give you the seat you want but at least they get your bag to your destination with you.

 

[700UW]

I have flown WN from LAX-LAS-LAX and had no problems with how they board, it was quite efficient.

 

[TheLarkAscending]

I find it interesting that US Airways forum "naysayers" (who I believe are disguntled employees and customers), people like 700UW, ClueByFour, BoeingBoy, Pilot, etc did not post a comment in this topic. How can that be?

Moreover, where is United employee 767jetz?

Regards,

USA320Pilot

Aw, are you feeling abandoned and ignored, :wacko: ? You poor dear. 767jetz and his bride are building their custom home and I've just moved into mine. We're just all terribly busy living our lives, sorry you've felt as though we've been ignoring you! I'll let him know you've missed him. 😀 Funny little man!

 

[EricLv2Fish]

It's not much worse than boarding a full airplane at USAirways.

Exactly. Plane was less than half full and it took as long to board as a full aircraft US Airways aircraft. Very ineffecient IMO.

I have flown WN from LAX-LAS-LAX and had no problems with how they board, it was quite efficient.

Maybe your boarding experience was okay. It's common sense if you allow passengers to board however they want it breeds ineffeciency. It's a SWA policy that just doesn't fit their mold IMO. Now that being said they are still the model of a well Airline that most envy.