Originally Posted by
fgirard
I just looked up the distance of BFS-EWR and that is only at 3177, and with the new 739s, the range is much better than the 738s.
You also need to look at the wind effect.
The BFS delay seem to be more than just a jetstream issue but a problem at EWR as it was arriving. Based on past history that was a anomaly and probably should not be of general concern.
The regular fuel stop issue for UA is the Northern European cities