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Mar 9, 2026 | 5:14 am

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Originally Posted by hikouki

I think it makes sense since the routines that needs familiarization are more for the FAs rather than pilots + FAs.

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Originally Posted by Infinite1K

I would assume that the immediate need for familiarization would be for the initial flights which were announced to be SFO-SIN and SFO-LHR. Once they get more airplanes, they can worry about training for FA for future routes?

I'm not sure UA does any meaningful training of FAs on specific aircraft types, nor are UA FAs assigned to specific routes on an ongoing basis. Their flight assignments are based on seniority bidding. Over the years, there have been plenty of reports of crew basically just having to figure it out when they're put on a new aircraft.

UA is not SQ.

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