United Airlines to Charge for Water, Coffee and Bathroom Use
by Walid
(Chicago) Ucs News- UAL the parent of United Airlines announced the air carrier will be charging customers for the use of bathrooms in flight. The airline cited the rising cost of jet fuel and the fact they can get away with it as the reasons for the new bathroom charges.
The press released detailed the fee structure and the September 1st start date for the new "services'. According to United the coffee and water charge will be $1.00 for each. The bathroom fee will be $2.00 for "liquid waste" and $3.00 of the removable of "solid waste".
The new policy will require customers to "Rent" the bathroom key from airline staffers. The press release stated the co-pilot of the aircraft will be responsible for collecting the fee and issuing the keys. 1k, Gold and Silver class frequent flyers will be allowed to exchange airline miles for the use of facilities.
While critics of the new policy basted United for the new "Pay to Poo" policy the airline is so far refusing to consider reducing the fees.
UAL spokesman Davis Sparks stated "In this economic environment we will be aggressively seeking new ways to get more from our customers." According to Sparks the airline is currently seeking FAA approval of a standing room only class and extra changes for seat belts.
This is the stupidest thing I have ever read. I work for United and this is complete crap!
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teamster wrote:
actually sounds right considering our talented management teams we have here!
lean 5s+1
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el wrote:
I also work for United and think is great idea, we need to squeeze all passengers pockets.
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Randye wrote:
This is the biggest piece of "crap" I have seen yet. I too work for United and I think they have more class than this! But with our Management..
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funnyMan wrote:
do they take credit cards, and what if we do not have loose bills?
This is FUNNY
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Roscoe wrote:
keep you money in your pockets...the lavs will be inop anyway. pampers anyone?
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Batgirl wrote:
This is Southwest....and whoever wrote this is very funny :)
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Doug wrote:
It's a joke, idiots, a well-written one but a joke nonethless.
Thing is, it WILL happen one of these days...
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Chingas wrote:
WOuldn't suprise me at all!! What a bunch of losers at the controls of UAL. Hey, good job on finally locking in some fuel hedges (at $152). Titlon needs to give himself another raise.
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nickfun wrote:
I think an extra surcharge for the sir would be appropriate. Of course large, "heavy breathers" would be charged more than slender females. You wouldn't dare laugh because of the extra air surcharge!
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phantom wrote:
Can You carry a plastic bag with
you, to let Your urin go to?
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Alexander wrote:
You can buy a plastic bag from
the stewardess. It cost $0,50..!
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MIKE PINGEL wrote:
GLENN TILTON MUST BE REWARDING HIMSELF FOR ANOTHER STELLAR MANAGEMENT DECISION THAT FURTHER IRRITATES THE WORKERS AND HAVE WALL STREET SHAKING THEIR HEADS IN DISBELIEF. GO GLENN GO. FILL THAT MONEY PILLOW.!!!! MAYBE GET SOME ADVICE FROM FRANK LORENZO.
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Speculator wrote:
Its the Speculators, the speculators fault; they caused them to reosrt to this BS; sorry H.S.
How about voting with your feet, money and staycation; send a message,
Rename the Airline:
Fannie Air Flights (We need a bailout too because your hurtful, and its an election year, sucka.)
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Renista wrote:
If they ever do this, I'm going to purposely go potty on the floor outside of the door.
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Bob C. wrote:
Hey, if Spirit Airlines is charging for a carry-on and RyanAir is charging to use their toilet, I don't think this is so outlandish. Suggestions:
Bring on your own Starbucks bought after security.
Wear cargo pants and stuff every pocket until you look like the Michelin Man.
And it's better to be pissed off than pissed on!
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