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Old Aug 17, 2013, 9:45 pm
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Originally Posted by mre5765
Anyway I think the redeployment of 747s on the ORD/FRA route is a sign that UA sees a need for super jumbo. So I expect a 747-8i order.
I think they see a reason to use the planes that they already own. That's a lot different from spending lots of money for new planes. I would love to see UA fly the 747-8 (especially if they configure it better than they have their recent purchases), but I'm not holding my breath.
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