Originally Posted by
Jorgen
Really? I thought the 777-200ER didn't have the range to do that route. That's why Delta had to get the -LR version.
The sCO 777s were configured for long routes like EWR-BOM/DEL/HKG. Those birds can do SYD easily.
I was expecting this to happen to LAX-SYD due to the spike in airlines serving the route [DL and VA], but I think SFO-SYD can support 747.
Guess UA wants the fares to go up to $3K for Y.