Million Mile Flight Success!

I wasn't particularly worried when I was standing in the Group 1 line and saw that we were delayed - no plane at the gate, but the crew was there and ready to go.  Eventually the plane was moved over and boarding started. 

Pre-boarding activities were normal.  The person in front of me, Chris, was fun to chat with about points and miles.  Drink choice to start was a glass of Brut (excellent).  Eventually the purser walked around asking about dinner choices - when she stopped by my seat, I confirmed my choice and quickly said 'I'm also your million miler for the flight'...and she laughed and said 'oh yes! we know, the crew knows, ops knows, you are very well-known for this trip'.  I'm glad that it worked to call earlier in the week and ask for the note on my flight record.  She also mentioned that I would be given something special later in the flight. 

During the meal service I chose to try the 2019 Mascot Cab that was recently highlighted as a special offering by United.  It was excellent! 

I did my best to try and sleep - the flight time estimated my rest to be several hours though I don't feel that I ever really conked out. When I woke up, there was an envelope with my name on the side shelf. It was a nice card with the coin.  The purser mentioned that ops brought over the coin to the flight crew, but she got it from them in order to give to me.  Before landing she made an announcement that I was crossing the million and there was a nice round of applause.  I also quickly thanked the flight crew and Captain Keith on the way off the plane.

Overall it was a fun flight!