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john lennon 06-01-2016 07:44 AM


Originally Posted by Celeste (Post 2137889)
I really wish they would have been up front about the fact they were out of appointments.

I wasn't too happy to spend $199 to register only to find out afterwards they were sold out. I can cancel my registration and lose a whole $99, or go and wait in line on the last hour of the day and *hope* I get to talk to a recruiter. I would also like to know the odds that I will be able to speak to UAL and DAL, or would I be better cutting my losses and getting back $100 out of the $199 I paid a few days ago....

I am in the same boat as you, except I spent $150 and can get all but $50 back. Not happy at all.

Maingear 06-01-2016 02:05 PM

I'd politely ask for a full refund and if they say no or don't respond, contact your bank and do a charge-back. I'd say that they have not delivered what's promised since they haven't told people when it is sold out.

TankerDriver 06-06-2016 02:24 PM


Originally Posted by Celeste (Post 2137889)
I really wish they would have been up front about the fact they were out of appointments.

I wasn't too happy to spend $199 to register only to find out afterwards they were sold out. I can cancel my registration and lose a whole $99, or go and wait in line on the last hour of the day and *hope* I get to talk to a recruiter. I would also like to know the odds that I will be able to speak to UAL and DAL, or would I be better cutting my losses and getting back $100 out of the $199 I paid a few days ago....

LOL. Why would they do that? Everyone has to make a buck off your chances landing your dream job with a major. Think about how many of us suckers payed $199 to stand in line hoping to drop a resume on the table.

The catch to the fair-only registration for $150 is you need to become a member, which is $49. Once you click on the member registration, you can select exhibits career fair only for a grand total of $199.

I paid for mine on 1 June and got suckered also. Now I can't even "modify" my registration to see if there are appointments open.

Oh well. Is this shin-dig business casual?

Maingear 06-06-2016 03:50 PM

Suit with kneepads on under the pants.

TankerDriver 06-06-2016 05:39 PM


Originally Posted by Maingear (Post 2140990)
Suit with kneepads on under the pants.

I prefer to wear mine outside the pants, but then again, I'm easy...

TankerDriver 06-09-2016 08:45 AM

Any news about the time slots?

FlyingPirate 06-10-2016 09:33 AM


Originally Posted by TankerDriver (Post 2142390)
Any news about the time slots?

I was told they are sold out.

With that said; has anyone attended without appointment times? If so, how was it?

Maingear 06-10-2016 09:42 AM


Originally Posted by FlyingPirate (Post 2142917)
I was told they are sold out.

With that said; has anyone attended without appointment times? If so, how was it?

Last year you could not talk to UA without a slot. They said that they would normally have had a standby line, but OBAP had scheduled appointments through lunchtime even though the UA people were going to a luncheon. So they were backlogged for the rest of the day and were unable to take standbys. DL was easy to talk to without a slot. Not sure about the rest but I think you could have talked to the rest on standby. Hopefully it's organized better this year and they will all be taking standbys.

FlyingPirate 06-13-2016 08:08 AM


Originally Posted by Maingear (Post 2142925)
Last year you could not talk to UA without a slot. They said that they would normally have had a standby line, but OBAP had scheduled appointments through lunchtime even though the UA people were going to a luncheon. So they were backlogged for the rest of the day and were unable to take standbys. DL was easy to talk to without a slot. Not sure about the rest but I think you could have talked to the rest on standby. Hopefully it's organized better this year and they will all be taking standbys.

I strictly going for Southwest. The past fairs I've been to had fairly short lines for Southwest so I'm hoping that will be the case at OBAP.

LuckyNow 06-13-2016 09:43 AM

I volunteered to work this conference (I'm with AA and live in Chicago and wanted to help out). I'm not totally certain that I'll be selected, but if I am I'll ask whether or not we'll only be meeting with attendees who have a slot or if there will be additional opportunities.

TankerDriver 06-14-2016 02:32 AM


Originally Posted by LuckyNow (Post 2144357)
I volunteered to work this conference (I'm with AA and live in Chicago and wanted to help out). I'm not totally certain that I'll be selected, but if I am I'll ask whether or not we'll only be meeting with attendees who have a slot or if there will be additional opportunities.

Cool. AA is going to be my main focus while I'm there. Hopefully there will be time to show my face.

Iron Maiden 06-21-2016 12:46 PM

Is it possible to still register despite tickets being sold out? I'm going just for Atlas. I'm not seeing anything to buy a ticket, it's either "A La Carte" or "Full Registration"

turboflyin 07-19-2016 05:53 AM

Anyone just get a modified appointment from United? I got an email from OBAP yesterday saying that due to the overwhelming demand, they had to adjust my time. I'm ****ed because it now schedules me 10min prior to my Delta appointment. This is bull**** and very poorly organized for the amount of money we're spending on here. So now I either take the later United appointment and skip Delta, or go to my Delta appointment and skip United.

spaaks 07-25-2016 05:53 AM

Anyone selling a ticket and/or a united appointment? Pm me

TankerDriver 07-25-2016 03:37 PM


Originally Posted by turboflyin (Post 2163809)
Anyone just get a modified appointment from United? I got an email from OBAP yesterday saying that due to the overwhelming demand, they had to adjust my time. I'm ****ed because it now schedules me 10min prior to my Delta appointment. This is bull**** and very poorly organized for the amount of money we're spending on here. So now I either take the later United appointment and skip Delta, or go to my Delta appointment and skip United.

Hopefully this shindig doesn't turn into a cattle cart experience.

I just got an interesting email today that said there was still time to register. ***? I thought this thing was closed for registration weeks ago.

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turboflyin 07-28-2016 04:37 AM


Originally Posted by TankerDriver (Post 2168021)
Hopefully this shindig doesn't turn into a cattle cart experience.

I just got an interesting email today that said there was still time to register. ***? I thought this thing was closed for registration weeks ago.

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I feel like it's going to be.

I stood in line for over 6hrs at NGPA and didn't talk to United. This time I made sure to sign up for slots with each company, and I STILL won't be able to talk to the people I want to talk to. It's ridiculous.

Ringo 08-08-2016 01:05 PM

Seeking Obap ticket Aug2016
 
If anyone cant make it... seeking to go Aug 12 2016
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vbguy01 08-09-2016 09:10 AM

Anyone going to OBAP need a Fed Ex appointment? PM me


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