Quayle has said network planning is looking for additional routes beyond NRT where UA does not have connectivity with NH and GUM based 737s could be deployed. This X posted rumor is about a "new" and "heavy" volume destination in SE Asia.
If the rumor is true, it is difficult to reconcile the two points of view. They are then, perhaps, two discreet objectives and one does not preclude the other. UA could announce SFO-BKK or SFO-SGN. The heaviest volume airport UA is not serving in SE Asia is BKK and while not exactly new to UA, it is newish to current UA management. The same can be said for SGN, and regardless of either choice I suspect freight will be a major component from SFO. In the meantime, network planning continues to look for other opportunities for the GUM based 737s.
The last rumor I still cannot make sense of is TPAC out of HNL.
Originally Posted by
narvik
What is the fascination with BKK and United FT all about?.
If you go by all the excitement we have anytime BKK is even remotely on the table (even if just wishful thinking) one would think this destination would be a sure winner for UA?
So why is there [seemingly] such a huge differential in our wanting UA to fly to BKK vs. what some predict would be a financial flop for UA?
I can't think if any other destination quite like it.
Well, BKK is just a matter of time. We need to move on and start working on the next flyertalk obsessed destination not served by UA.
