Originally Posted by
airdude35
Why does United think putting 757s on flights to places like Berlin, Oslo, Stuttgart etc is profitable.
When fuel costs are lower and the flights are close to capacity these are profitable routes. Continental was ahead of its time when they began flying the narrow body 752 to second tier European destinations in the early 2000’s. They equipped the aircraft with extra fuel capacity specifically to make the journey. The business model to service long/thin international routes was the reason Boeing developed the 787.
Originally Posted by
craz
I cant believe Im saying this, but after having to endure a LH in Y, Id be thrilled to be on a UA 752 in E+ , the more citys they fly them into the better the chances of a Saver Y being able to be had
+1 on my last UA 752 TATL trip in Y I had 21A both ways and it was doable. The alternative of *A E- code shares is indeed bleak by comparison.
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