Originally Posted by
adambrau
So ok, we've encountered these delays from over-optimistic initial projections from United. At a certain point we all have to move on and find closure from the disappointments and heart breaks in life. Or do we wish Polaris had never been launched?
Sure, move on. But don't pretend the developments are on time. They aren't.
Originally Posted by
adambrau
I did say NYC/NJ contractors.
I don't think the delays were caused by the construction crews.
Originally Posted by
adambrau
I started this thread about a rumored 787-10 pilot base which appeared on airliners.net and disappeared within 10 minutes - a direct quote from a UA Exec (title I don't remember) but something to do with fleet planning. Although unconfirmed, I thought the possibility of getting the 787-10 into Newark might be a development avgeeks might find positive.
I agree. Certainly interesting and worth discussing.
Right now Newark has the 764s and 772s. They moved most 763s back to Dulles because the crew commutes sucked. Presumably that's partially addressed later this year when the FAs are no longer split. But it also lets the company put the older 767s on routes like deep South America where they aren't as highly utilized and 787s to Europe, back-filling with higher flight hours which is important for getting value from the newer frames. Plus they're larger from a seating capacity which is necessary to compete in the TATL market, especially with the U/LCCs flooding the market.