Transcon first class catering and equipment
Jul 22, 2007, 3:12 pm
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Transcon first class catering and equipment
Having traveled the Business First product, as well as First domestically on the east coast, I was wondering what to expect on CO in first on EWR-SFO and LAX-EWR transcons for breakfast and lunch, respectively.
On another note, I made my reservations specifically EWR-SFO on the one and only 757-200 service of the day, but just as I expected, it was quickly adjusted to 737-800 service....so much for the Business First seating hopes.....LAX-EWR, I am presently confirmed on one of the 2 per day 757-200 flights. I am hoping that they will not change equipment on that one, too. Any input as to this occurrence, historically?
Thanks for your advice!
On another note, I made my reservations specifically EWR-SFO on the one and only 757-200 service of the day, but just as I expected, it was quickly adjusted to 737-800 service....so much for the Business First seating hopes.....LAX-EWR, I am presently confirmed on one of the 2 per day 757-200 flights. I am hoping that they will not change equipment on that one, too. Any input as to this occurrence, historically?
Thanks for your advice!
Last edited by conquistador74; Jul 22, 2007 at 3:19 pm
Jul 22, 2007, 3:28 pm
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I'm a little surprised to see the 752 pulled off the SFO run, as I'd think that CO would want to try to compete with Virgin America, but who knows. On the LAX run I don't think that they have an equipment swap all that often, as they need to get the planes through the system to maintain the TATL flights out of EWR. ANd managing that rerouting for a one-off is a royal pain.
I'm a little surprised to see the 752 pulled off the SFO run, as I'd think that CO would want to try to compete with Virgin America, but who knows. On the LAX run I don't think that they have an equipment swap all that often, as they need to get the planes through the system to maintain the TATL flights out of EWR. ANd managing that rerouting for a one-off is a royal pain.
Jul 22, 2007, 3:34 pm
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Thank you for the welcome and for the prompt reply! I have been enjoying FT for some time, but decided that my questions and comments would have to begin sometime!
I am surprised about the 757 EWR-SFO, too.....It really stinks to have to fly on a 737 of any kind trans-continental. Thankfully, I will be traveling in first with my wife, but our friends will be in the back. I am cautiously hoping that they may have another change of equipment as my trip isn't until after the new year...considering Virgin America's upcoming entry into the market.
I am surprised about the 757 EWR-SFO, too.....It really stinks to have to fly on a 737 of any kind trans-continental. Thankfully, I will be traveling in first with my wife, but our friends will be in the back. I am cautiously hoping that they may have another change of equipment as my trip isn't until after the new year...considering Virgin America's upcoming entry into the market.
Jul 22, 2007, 3:44 pm
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Equipment on EWR-SFO is asymmetrical.
EWR->SFO, there are one 752, one 753 and the rest 738s for most days of the week.
SFO->EWR, there are TWO 752s, one 753, and the rest 738s for most days.
EWR->SFO, there are one 752, one 753 and the rest 738s for most days of the week.
SFO->EWR, there are TWO 752s, one 753, and the rest 738s for most days.
Jul 22, 2007, 7:52 pm
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Having traveled the Business First product, as well as First domestically on the east coast, I was wondering what to expect on CO in first on EWR-SFO and LAX-EWR transcons for breakfast and lunch, respectively.
On another note, I made my reservations specifically EWR-SFO on the one and only 757-200 service of the day, but just as I expected, it was quickly adjusted to 737-800 service....so much for the Business First seating hopes.....LAX-EWR, I am presently confirmed on one of the 2 per day 757-200 flights. I am hoping that they will not change equipment on that one, too. Any input as to this occurrence, historically?
Thanks for your advice!
On another note, I made my reservations specifically EWR-SFO on the one and only 757-200 service of the day, but just as I expected, it was quickly adjusted to 737-800 service....so much for the Business First seating hopes.....LAX-EWR, I am presently confirmed on one of the 2 per day 757-200 flights. I am hoping that they will not change equipment on that one, too. Any input as to this occurrence, historically?
Thanks for your advice!
Jul 23, 2007, 6:37 pm
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The transcon breakfast menu also touts mimosas and/or sparkling wine, but on my recent EWR - SAN flight, they said the caterer "neglected" to give them the bubbly. Thanks alot, guys . . .
Jul 23, 2007, 6:55 pm
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Does CO consider these routes transcon?
1.IAH-PDX
2.IAH-SEA
3.IAH-ANC
1.IAH-PDX
2.IAH-SEA
3.IAH-ANC
Jul 23, 2007, 9:24 pm
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Jul 23, 2007, 10:38 pm
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Nothing from IAH is transcon. It would be geographically impossible.
Transcon is a nonstop flight from a state that borders the Atlantic Ocean to a state/province that borders the Pacific Ocean. On CO, it's basically EWR-YVR/SEA/PDX/SFO/LAX/SNA/SAN/SJC. I think I got them all.
I do wonder though if flights like EWR - Puerto Vallarta or Acapulco get transcon service.
Transcon is a nonstop flight from a state that borders the Atlantic Ocean to a state/province that borders the Pacific Ocean. On CO, it's basically EWR-YVR/SEA/PDX/SFO/LAX/SNA/SAN/SJC. I think I got them all.
I do wonder though if flights like EWR - Puerto Vallarta or Acapulco get transcon service.
Jul 23, 2007, 11:03 pm
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http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/transcontinental
Jul 24, 2007, 5:05 am
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I thought transcontinental meant passing accross a continent. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/transcontinental
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/transcontinentalIt is used as a synonym for a coast-to-coast flight...
Jul 24, 2007, 8:30 am
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Thanks for the responses.....FWIW, I had a friend recently on PVR-EWR and although the ticket noted "business first", the equipment was a 737 and catering did not reflect a business first product.
As a sidenote, EWR-SFO seems to be migrating to all 737-800 service from November on...
As a sidenote, EWR-SFO seems to be migrating to all 737-800 service from November on...
Jul 24, 2007, 8:37 am
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Thanks for the responses.....FWIW, I had a friend recently on PVR-EWR and although the ticket noted "business first", the equipment was a 737 and catering did not reflect a business first product.
As a sidenote, EWR-SFO seems to be migrating to all 737-800 service from November on...
As a sidenote, EWR-SFO seems to be migrating to all 737-800 service from November on...
This is a more elaborate service than you will receive on transcon, though.
Regarding EWR-SFO, there are seasonal adjustments regarding the use of equipment, although I would imagine we will be seeing exclusively 737's as CO acquires more of these.
Jul 24, 2007, 1:38 pm
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It would be nice if CO did something like United did with their P.S. product in regards to premium seating.