Status/Discussion of UA's DEN-NRT Service
May 21, 2012, 10:14 pm
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Status/Discussion of UA's DEN-NRT Service
Just saw on 9News this evening - they believe United will announce DEN-NRT nonstop at a news conference scheduled for tomorrow morning.
May 21, 2012, 10:18 pm
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As this isn't a PMCO base this is not a change I like 
On a more serious note I wonder what AC they'll be using. The 767-300ER could barely handle it so I'd imagine a 772.
On a more serious note I wonder what AC they'll be using. The 767-300ER could barely handle it so I'd imagine a 772.
May 21, 2012, 10:20 pm
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May 21, 2012, 10:27 pm
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If this is true...I'm a happy man. Let's hope it fares better than DEN-LHR and without the seasonal shenanigans (not serving one of the worlds biggest ski resort gateways in winter...great choice that was).
May 21, 2012, 10:28 pm
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5787 miles according to Great Circle Mapper.
ORD-NRT is 6274 mi.
SFO-NRT is 5132 mi.
I vote for the 772...although we certainly have had 744s ex-DEN in the past...
ORD-NRT is 6274 mi.
SFO-NRT is 5132 mi.
I vote for the 772...although we certainly have had 744s ex-DEN in the past...
May 21, 2012, 10:36 pm
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May 21, 2012, 10:43 pm
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It could very well be going to sCO as DEN is one of the bases sCO is opening up for FAs. I can see it going 772 as well.
May 21, 2012, 10:46 pm
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starting out with a PMCO 772 wouldn't be a bad idea. the BF and Y product are probably easier to sell than a 3 class product and see what the route loads will be. If they're good high premium fares it can be stepped up but downgrades are typically a pain.