Inaugural/early 787 flights FT meet-up thread

#91

roguecantaloupe , Oct 9, 2012 10:23 am

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?

#92

UA767400 , Oct 9, 2012 2:33 pm

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Originally Posted by roguecantaloupe

There will be events occurring at IAH, but UA did not share any idetails.

#93

snowed , Oct 10, 2012 9:48 pm

Just managed to move from 20B to 27L so I will be playing with the window the entire flight.

Can't wait to see what United has planned for this.

#94

Weatherboy , Oct 12, 2012 8:45 am

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/

#95

UA767400 , Oct 14, 2012 2:06 pm

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Originally Posted by Weatherboy

It seemed like a cool event. I am hoping for some goodies and a certificate. However, it would be cool to have a water cannon salute too!

#96

buckeyefanflyer , Oct 16, 2012 2:20 am

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.

#97

roguecantaloupe , Oct 16, 2012 8:45 am

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Originally Posted by buckeyefanflyer

I sure hope they do not delay the 11-4 flight.

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.

#98

Weatherboy , Oct 16, 2012 1:09 pm

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?

#99

CaptainMiles , Oct 16, 2012 1:55 pm

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Originally Posted by Weatherboy

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?

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.

#100

UA767400 , Oct 16, 2012 2:23 pm

Inaugural/early 787 flights FT meet-up thread

Somebody posted that if there is a delay, it will be announced next week.

#101

PVDtoDEL , Oct 16, 2012 2:25 pm

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...

#102

UA767400 , Oct 16, 2012 6:21 pm

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Originally Posted by PVDtoDEL

I have heard that it has not been delivered.

#103

PVDtoDEL , Oct 16, 2012 6:32 pm

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Originally Posted by UA767400

I have heard that it has not been delivered.

Huh?
I thought N20904 was delivered 9/22...

#104

UA767400 , Oct 16, 2012 6:35 pm

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Originally Posted by PVDtoDEL

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Originally Posted by UA767400
I have heard that it has not been delivered.
Huh?
I thought N20904 was delivered 9/22...

It was...I thought you were referring to UAs 2nd 787.

#105

FriendlySkies , Oct 16, 2012 7:30 pm

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Originally Posted by CaptainMiles

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.

Doubtful. I don't recall any provision in the CoC to allow for fee-free cancellations because the equipment changes.

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