United on a banner
 

So I saw a plane towing a banner around Lake Union area in Seattle today. It said something to the effect of, "Pilots of United say THANK YOU." Thats if I read it right. Any idea what thats all about? or do i need glasses?

Pilot-PR
 

I believe it's part of an MEC or ALPA-level movement to thank passengers from the pilots (ref: strategic photo-displays in O'Hare; same subject).

Not a company effort. Will it work? It might make a positive impression on opinion polls, but I don't think it will get more people to buy tickets on United.

I sometimes ask my fellow pilots: if you needed to buy a full-fare ticket, what is your selection criteria?

I know what the average Joe uses.....it's why people buy milk at WalMart.

Saw the same flying over downtown Denver today. Wonder if it was a United Pilot flying the Piper Pawnee dragging the banner?:)

They must have forgotten to scope the Pawnee!

But did the flights depart on schedule??? and were there any musical instruments harmed during the operation?

The Pawnee was probably flown by a Frontier pilot.

Air wisconsin. It's the only flying we get to do for United anymore... ;)