Go Back  FlyerTalk Forums > Destinations > America - USA > San Francisco
Reload this Page >

New Nonstop Route SJC-EWR

Community
Wiki Posts
Search

New Nonstop Route SJC-EWR

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 23, 2016, 6:08 pm
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Santa Cruz, CA USA
Programs: AA, UA, WN, HH, Marriott
Posts: 7,290
New Nonstop Route SJC-EWR

When I saw a headline saying there would be new nonstop flights between SJC and Newark, I was sure it would be UA. WRONG!

In 2017, Alaska will add a daily flight from San Jose to Newark on March 12.
JerryFF is offline  
Old Jul 23, 2016, 6:30 pm
  #2  
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SJC/SFO
Programs: UA lifetime gold; Hilton Gold; Marriott/SPG Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,954
I would rather they do a SJC to JFK for some competition with JetBlue.
But any competition with UA is always good (even though there is no UA SJC to EWR)
keisari is offline  
Old Jul 23, 2016, 8:40 pm
  #3  
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
Posts: 18,926
AS forum thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alask...rvice-ewr.html
Zorak is offline  
Old Jul 23, 2016, 9:02 pm
  #4  
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SJC/SFO
Programs: WN A+ CP, UA 1MM/*A Gold, Mar LT Tit, IHG Plat, HH Dia
Posts: 6,284
Originally Posted by keisari
I would rather they do a SJC to JFK for some competition with JetBlue.
But any competition with UA is always good (even though there is no UA SJC to EWR)
While AS to JFK could pair well with AA code shares, I'm just as happy that this new route means there will be flights to both EWR and JFK from SJC. And probably AS would have gotten heat from code-share partner AA for operating a transcon at one of their hubs.
darthbimmer is offline  
Old Aug 6, 2016, 6:35 pm
  #5  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Santa Cruz, CA USA
Programs: AA, UA, WN, HH, Marriott
Posts: 7,290
A coincidence? So now UA has announced that UA, also, will offer one nonstop flight per day between SJC and EWR, beginning two days earlier than AS on March 10. And the flight operates at exactly the same times as the AS flights -

Eastbound - Lv SJC 6:30 am Ar EWR 2:55 pm
Westbound - Lv EWR 4:05 pm Ar SJC 7:40 pm

And by the way, UA also announced that they will resume nonstop flights between SJC and ORD on the same dates --

Eastbound
1) Lv SJC 6:40 am Ar ORD 12:55 pm
2) Lv SJC 1:50pm Ar ORD 8:05 pm

Westbound
1) Lv ORD 10:30 am Ar SJC 1:05 pm
2) Lv ORD 8:05 pm Ar SJC 10:44 pm
JerryFF is offline  
Old Aug 8, 2016, 8:52 pm
  #6  
Suspended
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 157
But UA will drop SJC as soon as Alaska goes.
Box10 is offline  
Old Aug 9, 2016, 7:40 am
  #7  
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SJC/SFO
Programs: WN A+ CP, UA 1MM/*A Gold, Mar LT Tit, IHG Plat, HH Dia
Posts: 6,284
I'm glad to see UA returning service to SJC. It's been... what, 8 years... since UA served ORD, their main worldwide hub, from SJC?

I'm not thrilled with the flight times eastbound, though. In the old days there was an 8:12am SJC-ORD flight that formed the backbone of my trips to Chicago and other midwestern cities. Now it'll be a choice between the too-early 6:40am departure (meaning I have to wake up at 4am, and I don't even live that far from the airport!) and the 1:50pm departure that gets into Chicago too late to make a connection and leaves SJC too early to get in more than barely half a workday.
darthbimmer is offline  
Old Aug 10, 2016, 10:12 pm
  #8  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Santa Cruz, CA USA
Programs: AA, UA, WN, HH, Marriott
Posts: 7,290
Originally Posted by darthbimmer

I'm not thrilled with the flight times eastbound, though. In the old days there was an 8:12am SJC-ORD flight that formed the backbone of my trips to Chicago and other midwestern cities. Now it'll be a choice between the too-early 6:40am departure (meaning I have to wake up at 4am, and I don't even live that far from the airport!) and the 1:50pm departure that gets into Chicago too late to make a connection and leaves SJC too early to get in more than barely half a workday.
The few times I have taken one of those early 6 am flights, I am always amazed how packed they are and how crowded the airport is at that time. I guess they must work well for a lot of people, but I too find it really tough on my aging body and brain.
JerryFF is offline  


Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.