Originally Posted by BE-58

Just got off the LHR-DEN flight. Due to thunderstorms/tornados over DIA, we diverted to COS where we waited for the weather to clear. We were on the ground for about 4.5 hours partly due to wx and mostly due to confusion with the COS fuelers.

So we finally get to DIA and pull into the gate and there is lots of activity around the jetbridge but no movement. Turns out that the marshaller had brought us in too close to the jetbridge and the #1 engine made contact. There is now a nice dent on the front/top of the engine nacelle on the heated (metal) portion.

I'm not sure if this plane will be flying tomorrow, but it will need an inspection at least. I would say the schedule is subject to change.

As for the flight itself, I had a very nice flight in the new First Suite with a great crew. Made me glad to be back on UA after two longhauls on SQ. (I realize that sounds strange, but the LHR-based crew really made a difference.)

The moral of the story: check the seatmaps over the next few days.