Inaugural/early 787 flights FT meet-up thread
Oct 9, 2012, 10:23 am
#91
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Hi, I've been reading Flyertalk for a while and decided to register to get in touch with some other people who will be flying on the 787 inaugural flights.
My brother and I are booked on UA 1146 IAH-EWR on 11/4 in 19A and 19B. Anyone know what sorts of things will be going on at the airport and/or how early we should get to the airport?
My brother and I are booked on UA 1146 IAH-EWR on 11/4 in 19A and 19B. Anyone know what sorts of things will be going on at the airport and/or how early we should get to the airport?
Oct 9, 2012, 2:33 pm
#92
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Hi, I've been reading Flyertalk for a while and decided to register to get in touch with some other people who will be flying on the 787 inaugural flights.
My brother and I are booked on UA 1146 IAH-EWR on 11/4 in 19A and 19B. Anyone know what sorts of things will be going on at the airport and/or how early we should get to the airport?
My brother and I are booked on UA 1146 IAH-EWR on 11/4 in 19A and 19B. Anyone know what sorts of things will be going on at the airport and/or how early we should get to the airport?
Oct 12, 2012, 8:45 am
#94
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UA 777 Launch
I stumbled across this blog where the author was on UA's inaugural 777 flight; he included pictures of the festivities in the gate area that included ice sculpture, cake, and lots of balloons. Curious how the 787 launch will match that event...
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/freque...d-june-7-1995/
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/freque...d-june-7-1995/
Oct 14, 2012, 2:06 pm
#95
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I stumbled across this blog where the author was on UA's inaugural 777 flight; he included pictures of the festivities in the gate area that included ice sculpture, cake, and lots of balloons. Curious how the 787 launch will match that event...
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/freque...d-june-7-1995/
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/freque...d-june-7-1995/
Oct 16, 2012, 2:20 am
#96
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I sure hope they do not delay the 11-4 flight. I booked my inbound into IAH on Saturday, I need more miles to keep my status so I am doing CLE-MCO-IAH. I will arrive IAH at almost 5:00PM. Not sure if a FT meet will be planned, may just hang out at the United Club for a few hours and then go to the hotel. I love the club, people are so nice and friendly, like going to your local bar.
Oct 16, 2012, 8:45 am
#97
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Let's hope that doesn't happen.
Does anyone know when the second 787 is to be delivered? Last I heard it was awaiting first flight but I haven't heard anything since. Hopefully they'll get it delivered in the next week or so.
Does anyone know when the second 787 is to be delivered? Last I heard it was awaiting first flight but I haven't heard anything since. Hopefully they'll get it delivered in the next week or so.
Oct 16, 2012, 1:09 pm
#98
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Cancel?
If the inaugural flights are pushed back to another day based on some issues they're having now, will people still do the "mileage run" on 11/4 or will you cancel your flights outright?
Oct 16, 2012, 1:55 pm
#99
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If they let me cancel I would cancel. I bought non-refundable tickets, so not sure they would let me cancel for an equipment change.
Oct 16, 2012, 2:25 pm
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The delay, if there is one, might affect only the IAH-EWR-IAH-SFO-IAH rotation. The aircraft which has already been delivered is only a few days behind schedule on testing, and there is quite a bit of buffer room built in...
Oct 16, 2012, 6:21 pm
#102
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Oct 16, 2012, 6:32 pm
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Oct 16, 2012, 6:35 pm
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Oct 16, 2012, 7:30 pm
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