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Old Dec 28, 2022 | 1:02 pm
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Originally Posted by jsloan
SFO is 1500 miles out of the way for a traveler coming from EWR, and 1000 miles out of the way for someone coming from ORD.
​​​​​​I hear ya, but Russia isn't going to reopen its airspace anytime soon. Until the Ukraine War is over, I doubt there will be any international discussion about it. It seems like AY has moved on and will funnel traffic to DOH? I think UA will have to figure something else out.

Originally Posted by Longboater
Depends on demand. At this point, I am not even sure ORD-HKG would be profitable, even with the 787-9. Better focus on filling 77Ws at SFO.
W​as it even profitable ​​​​​​pre-COVID?
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