Live 787 Unveiling
Aug 4, 2012, 10:06 pm
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I meant that in reference to the first six months in which the plane will be doing exclusively domestic hops.
As for what they'll do when DEN-NRT actually starts in March, the a/c is only on the ground in NRT for about 75 minutes, meaning a 787 will sit in DEN for at about 22 hours. The second aircraft will most likely not just sit in DEN, so it'll probably continue to do another domestic hop or two each day, or perhaps they'll start another int'l route out of DEN as some people hope.
As for what they'll do when DEN-NRT actually starts in March, the a/c is only on the ground in NRT for about 75 minutes, meaning a 787 will sit in DEN for at about 22 hours. The second aircraft will most likely not just sit in DEN, so it'll probably continue to do another domestic hop or two each day, or perhaps they'll start another int'l route out of DEN as some people hope.
Aug 4, 2012, 10:24 pm
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I meant that in reference to the first six months in which the plane will be doing exclusively domestic hops.
As for what they'll do when DEN-NRT actually starts in March, the a/c is only on the ground in NRT for about 75 minutes, meaning a 787 will sit in DEN for at about 22 hours. The second aircraft will most likely not just sit in DEN, so it'll probably continue to do another domestic hop or two each day, or perhaps they'll start another int'l route out of DEN as some people hope.
As for what they'll do when DEN-NRT actually starts in March, the a/c is only on the ground in NRT for about 75 minutes, meaning a 787 will sit in DEN for at about 22 hours. The second aircraft will most likely not just sit in DEN, so it'll probably continue to do another domestic hop or two each day, or perhaps they'll start another int'l route out of DEN as some people hope.
As for another domestic hop...maybe DEN-SFO to visit MOC?
Aug 4, 2012, 10:46 pm
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We can rule out IAH-DEN 
Flight number starts at IAH, but as is so often the case, equipment change at DEN.
Actually, for all I know the flight number starts even before IAH, didn't research it that far
And probably continues to somewher in Asia with yet another equipment change at NRT.
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Flight number starts at IAH, but as is so often the case, equipment change at DEN.
Actually, for all I know the flight number starts even before IAH, didn't research it that far
And probably continues to somewher in Asia with yet another equipment change at NRT.
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Aug 5, 2012, 12:55 am
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Your second question is quite bizarre and it's no question your implication is that branding doesn't matter and that mediocirty is therefore acceptable.
Aug 5, 2012, 1:24 am
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This is truly disappointing-- state-of-the-art aircraft with 5-10 year old seating layouts... Direct aisle access is the main thing that drives me toward other *A airlines, or even non-*A.
Aug 5, 2012, 1:47 am
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Not so sure about that, I could imagine that the technology that goes into seats, IFE equipment and other customer ordered equipment was not frozen for those 3-4 years that the airlines had to wait for actual delivery of the aircraft. In other words, I don't think, technology came to a standstill at that time and the ordered equipment was stored in a hangar, mothballed until the aircraft became available?
Aug 5, 2012, 2:32 am
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But re-designed on cabin width for short-haul comfort. There was that story about dreaded Emirates going to Boeing to widen the cabin to make it possible to squeezzzzzzzzzzzzeeee 9 across in coach.
Aug 14, 2012, 11:19 am
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Aug 14, 2012, 12:05 pm
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The 787s will mostly be doing hub - hub flying, as well as EWR - MCO, IAH - MCO type of flights. So it should go something like EWR - MCO - IAH - LAX - DEN - ORD - SFO - IAD - MCO - EWR sort of pairings. I'm sure it won't be in that exact order but those are the cities it's expected to see. Also IAH - AMS and IAH - LOS are expected to go 787, which I believe will happen before year end.
Aug 14, 2012, 12:13 pm
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I was on the turnaround ANA B-787 Dreamliner long haul inaugural HND-FRA-HND 21 January 2012, first long haul commercial flight of a B-787.
It was wonderful with all the different cabin colours, the wonderful staff and all the inaugural goodies gifts that were given to us by ANA. Not talking about the gate parties and fabulous on board service.
Simply magnificent.
Now... about the Conti-nited 787s?
I am not excited at all.
They should have the Tulip on the tail - not that fugly globe.
If I spot one in an airport somewhere, I won't even look at it.
Bring back the Tulip.
Bring back our old United with a U on the tail.
Then I will become a loyal United flyer again.
It was wonderful with all the different cabin colours, the wonderful staff and all the inaugural goodies gifts that were given to us by ANA. Not talking about the gate parties and fabulous on board service.
Simply magnificent.
Now... about the Conti-nited 787s?
I am not excited at all.
They should have the Tulip on the tail - not that fugly globe.
If I spot one in an airport somewhere, I won't even look at it.
Bring back the Tulip.
Bring back our old United with a U on the tail.
Then I will become a loyal United flyer again.
Aug 14, 2012, 12:17 pm
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I was on the turnaround ANA B-787 Dreamliner long haul inaugural HND-FRA-HND 21 January 2012, first long haul commercial flight of a B-787.
It was wonderful with all the different cabin colours, the wonderful staff and all the inaugural goodies gifts that were given to us by ANA. Not talking about the gate parties and fabulous on board service.
Simply magnificent.
Now... about the Conti-nited 787s?
I am not excited at all.
They should have the Tulip on the tail - not that fugly globe.
If I spot one in an airport somewhere, I won't even look at it.
Bring back the Tulip.
Bring back our old United with a U on the tail.
Then I will become a loyal United flyer again.
It was wonderful with all the different cabin colours, the wonderful staff and all the inaugural goodies gifts that were given to us by ANA. Not talking about the gate parties and fabulous on board service.
Simply magnificent.
Now... about the Conti-nited 787s?
I am not excited at all.
They should have the Tulip on the tail - not that fugly globe.
If I spot one in an airport somewhere, I won't even look at it.
Bring back the Tulip.
Bring back our old United with a U on the tail.
Then I will become a loyal United flyer again.
Aug 14, 2012, 12:30 pm
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That's what's keeping you from flyilng UNITED 
I'll let you know how the int'l inaugural goes. I'll be in one of the exit rows
Not yet it's not. IIRC there were others in NA that ordered this bird, but CO was the launch customer.
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I'll let you know how the int'l inaugural goes. I'll be in one of the exit rows
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Aug 14, 2012, 12:47 pm
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I was on the turnaround ANA B-787 Dreamliner long haul inaugural HND-FRA-HND 21 January 2012, first long haul commercial flight of a B-787.
It was wonderful with all the different cabin colours, the wonderful staff and all the inaugural goodies gifts that were given to us by ANA. Not talking about the gate parties and fabulous on board service.
Simply magnificent.
Now... about the Conti-nited 787s?
I am not excited at all.
They should have the Tulip on the tail - not that fugly globe.
If I spot one in an airport somewhere, I won't even look at it.
Bring back the Tulip.
Bring back our old United with a U on the tail.
Then I will become a loyal United flyer again.
It was wonderful with all the different cabin colours, the wonderful staff and all the inaugural goodies gifts that were given to us by ANA. Not talking about the gate parties and fabulous on board service.
Simply magnificent.
Now... about the Conti-nited 787s?
I am not excited at all.
They should have the Tulip on the tail - not that fugly globe.
If I spot one in an airport somewhere, I won't even look at it.
Bring back the Tulip.
Bring back our old United with a U on the tail.
Then I will become a loyal United flyer again.
Aug 14, 2012, 1:25 pm
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The 772 is better in Y, and has F.
CO has made their 787 just a curiosity sake type of aircraft, not something to aspire to fly