Everything you want to know about 737-900 (739)
Oct 4, 2012, 5:53 am
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I can answer my own question now. I was ready to watch the first debate on the evening flight to LGA, however, day before the departure it showed the 737-800 had no Direct TV. After getting on board, I realized this 738 with 5 rows in the First Class had no extra space for Row 1 either, which was different from my previous experience on a 4-row FC 738. Also I thought the 738s without direct TV were supposed to be newer, but the aircraft I was on looked pretty old.
Oct 4, 2012, 7:11 am
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My folks are on one of these today.
Oct 4, 2012, 8:09 am
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The 738s with 5 rows of F seats were delivered between 2001-2003 those are tail #s 260-277. The plan was back then to to have all 738s equipped with 5 rows of F seats, and the mid-cabin lav, however those plans were scrapped and all new delivery 738s are coming equipped with 16F cabin. The 738s with temp seats, should be getting the new seats along with the DTV installs. Also the mid-cabin lav 738s will be getting the mid-cabin lav removed and F class will go from 20 to 16 seats when they go in for DTV and E+ installs.
Oct 5, 2012, 7:36 pm
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737-900: new lighting and decor but no entertainment system?
Flew today from SAN to DEN in a new 737-900 with the new lighting and decore. Blue cirucular lights in the ceiling, blue side lights, etc.
but there were no TV screens in the plane at all. I though I was back on Southwest Airlines.
I never got a chance to ask the crew if this was a substitute plane or if there is going to be a whole bunch of planes without any screens.
Frankly I did not miss it. I was in First Class and was happily working away while listening to my IPOD. But I was surprised.
but there were no TV screens in the plane at all. I though I was back on Southwest Airlines.
I never got a chance to ask the crew if this was a substitute plane or if there is going to be a whole bunch of planes without any screens.
Frankly I did not miss it. I was in First Class and was happily working away while listening to my IPOD. But I was surprised.
Oct 5, 2012, 8:23 pm
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I can understand why customers are somewhat taken aback regarding this issue since other carriers seem capable to deliver their new planes complete with IFE.
Delta's new 738's (which have SatelliteTV, AVOD & WiFi) are delivered with all systems installed.
Also, I'm not sure if any of the Koito-era "temporary interior" planes are still waiting to receive their permanent interiors, but the fact that CO dba UA starts flying these planes before they get their LiveTV installed is simply another way the airline diminishes the product for the customer.
Delta's new 738's (which have SatelliteTV, AVOD & WiFi) are delivered with all systems installed.
Also, I'm not sure if any of the Koito-era "temporary interior" planes are still waiting to receive their permanent interiors, but the fact that CO dba UA starts flying these planes before they get their LiveTV installed is simply another way the airline diminishes the product for the customer.
Oct 5, 2012, 8:33 pm
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Oct 5, 2012, 9:33 pm
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Oct 5, 2012, 9:49 pm
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Because the chosen IFE vendor for those aircraft won't make the financial investment necessary to install at the Boeing factory in Renton.
Oct 5, 2012, 9:51 pm
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Oct 5, 2012, 10:00 pm
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CO has chosen to modify on a fixed schedule which means bringing the aircraft into service first and then later retrofitting them.
Oct 5, 2012, 10:10 pm
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The result? In the interim, less value to the customer.
In actuality, there is no difference, since the planes have to go to Melbourne, FL to receive the mod anyway. They either sit down there before going into service or sometime thereafter...
So why not just do it before putting the a/c into service?