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Old Sep 7, 2017 | 9:14 am
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Originally Posted by DoTheBartMan
Since UA is removing the 787 base at IAH, how many other 787 routes operate from IAH?
If there are no other routes that can use the aircraft sooner, the plane will be sitting at IAH for 9.5 hours. Not the best utilization of equipment, or?
Assuming it swaps out in SYD, the rotation probably allows for 3-day check to be completed in IAH.
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