Originally Posted by
PenaltyBox
Years ago, when I worked ATC at LAX, UA would sometimes substitute a 744 for a couple 737 'Shuttle by United" flights during SFO weather events. We were able to negotiate a waiver to any delay for the 744 SFO flight.
I'm wondering if UA has considered this option on the select weekends when construction takes a huge hit on their hub operation.
I seem to recall that a 744 was used LAX - SFO when a particular nasty storm hit SF and the ATC posted delays were 3+ hours. UA cancelled a flight and substituted another with a 744. I believe it went out completely full.
So, it happens? Not sure if you could 'predict' when though