Anyone fly United 803 to NRT?
Sep 4, 2012, 7:42 am
#1
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Anyone fly United 803 to NRT?
High prices are forcing me on to United Airlines to Bangkok, either IAD - NRT - BKK; or ORD - NRT - BKK.
Is there a difference in the economy class on the 777 and 747 that United flies on the IAD - NRT and ORD - NRT routes? I hear the 747 does not have AVOD. Hard to tell which type of aircraft United has on the routes.
If neither option is palatable, maybe worth flying AC; or trying on ANA. But at well over 6 feet tall, ANA's economy is tight....
Many thanks.
Is there a difference in the economy class on the 777 and 747 that United flies on the IAD - NRT and ORD - NRT routes? I hear the 747 does not have AVOD. Hard to tell which type of aircraft United has on the routes.
If neither option is palatable, maybe worth flying AC; or trying on ANA. But at well over 6 feet tall, ANA's economy is tight....
Many thanks.
Sep 4, 2012, 7:53 am
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First, welcome to Flyertalk.
Second, there is a United Forum that handles any questions related to the airline. There are many people who post in that forum that fly this route.
You might want to check out that forum and see what people say about the planes and route.
Second, there is a United Forum that handles any questions related to the airline. There are many people who post in that forum that fly this route.
You might want to check out that forum and see what people say about the planes and route.
Sep 4, 2012, 7:53 am
#3
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MWGAT, welcome to FlyerTalk!
As most of your concerns are about UA service, please follow as the thread moves to the United forum. Ocn Vw 1K, Moderator, TravelBuzz and United.
As most of your concerns are about UA service, please follow as the thread moves to the United forum. Ocn Vw 1K, Moderator, TravelBuzz and United.
Sep 4, 2012, 8:18 am
#4
Join Date: Oct 2003
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High prices are forcing me on to United Airlines to Bangkok, either IAD - NRT - BKK; or ORD - NRT - BKK.
Is there a difference in the economy class on the 777 and 747 that United flies on the IAD - NRT and ORD - NRT routes? I hear the 747 does not have AVOD. Hard to tell which type of aircraft United has on the routes.
If neither option is palatable, maybe worth flying AC; or trying on ANA. But at well over 6 feet tall, ANA's economy is tight....
Many thanks.
Is there a difference in the economy class on the 777 and 747 that United flies on the IAD - NRT and ORD - NRT routes? I hear the 747 does not have AVOD. Hard to tell which type of aircraft United has on the routes.
If neither option is palatable, maybe worth flying AC; or trying on ANA. But at well over 6 feet tall, ANA's economy is tight....
Many thanks.
Over 6' tall I think the upgrade to Economy + for $100-130 would be well worth for you! I'm 6'1 and would hate to ride 12+ hrs in 31" pitch.
AC 777's have 32" pitch and I have done Y to Europe with them and enjoyed it. I flew them to PEK and scored the exit row for $100 (purchased tix at AC.com)
good luck!
Sep 4, 2012, 8:34 am
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I'm 6 feet tall and E+ on UA has been good for longhaul flights, but I only book flight on the IPTE birds. I just pray it doesn't get switched out last minute. Like the previous poster mentioned that would be an additional cost.
I've done AC TPAC and their E was comfortable. Good AVOD and no gamble of aircraft change. I don't like going through US customs in Canada as my PEK-YYZ was delayed and we got to customs at 9:01 pm and it had shutdown at 9 pm. We had to spend the night in Toronto and fly out in the morning, but that was only one experience.
I've done AC TPAC and their E was comfortable. Good AVOD and no gamble of aircraft change. I don't like going through US customs in Canada as my PEK-YYZ was delayed and we got to customs at 9:01 pm and it had shutdown at 9 pm. We had to spend the night in Toronto and fly out in the morning, but that was only one experience.
Sep 4, 2012, 8:40 am
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Thanks for the very prompt replies. AC is my prefered choice for international travel (am based in Canada), but prices are significantly more than on UA.
Have been looking to book on planes that are upgraded (IPTE). Fly DXB - IAD earlier this year on a new plane in economy (not "+") and was pleasantly suprised. Plane on the IAD - NRT route is consistently listed as 77Q, which I think is IPTE?
Anyone been on on the IAD - NRT or ORD - NRT routes recently, in economy?
Have been looking to book on planes that are upgraded (IPTE). Fly DXB - IAD earlier this year on a new plane in economy (not "+") and was pleasantly suprised. Plane on the IAD - NRT route is consistently listed as 77Q, which I think is IPTE?
Anyone been on on the IAD - NRT or ORD - NRT routes recently, in economy?
Sep 4, 2012, 9:11 am
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I've been watching UA 881 (ORD-NRT) for the past 6 weeks and there have been quite a few delays with this flight (some 3-6 hrs) so that can play a part in your NRT connection. There have been 8 delays of over 2 hrs and 1 cancellation since July 21st.
Sep 4, 2012, 11:09 am
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Have been looking to book on planes that are upgraded (IPTE). Fly DXB - IAD earlier this year on a new plane in economy (not "+") and was pleasantly suprised. Plane on the IAD - NRT route is consistently listed as 77Q, which I think is IPTE?
Anyone been on on the IAD - NRT or ORD - NRT routes recently, in economy?