Originally Posted by
goalie
Methinks it's to get as many stranded pax out as they can (similar what UA used to do in the old shuttle daze when 3 flights were cancelled so they would change the 4th flight to a '47 and put everyone that they could on that flight).
Most likely. When was the last time EWR saw UA 747 for revenue?
You can get a EWR to SFO ticket for $1500. F and J for 400 more.
Boarding process will be interesting to watch.