https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ en Wed, 13 May 2026 19:51:09 GMT vBulletin 5 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217851-memory-check-2012-summer-ewr-mco-widebody-swap-seeking-767-200-737-500-confirmatio.html Wed, 13 May 2026 07:02:12 GMT Hi everyone,

I'm trying to solve a childhood aviation mystery from August 2012. I was traveling with my uncle's family from New York to Orlando (MCO). While we no longer have the Expedia receipts, I have some very vivid sensory memories that I'm hoping the "historians" here can help verify.

The Logistics:

• Origin: My uncle is a UA loyalist and is 100% certain we flew United out of EWR.
  
• The Route: We were staying in Midtown Manhattan (37th/42nd St) and I remember a long drive on elevated highways, passing through Chinatown, before reaching the airport (likely FDR Drive to Holland Tunnel, then Pulaski Skyway).
  

The Aircraft: I had just arrived from Beijing on an Air China 747-400 (B-2443) days prior. My strongest memory is that the UA plane to Orlando felt significantly older and crummier than the CA's 744.

• Configuration: It seemed that the plane was a widebody with two aisles (2-3-2 layout). I sat in a 2-seat section by the window. While, I'm not sure about this
  
• Interior: Very dated. Dark blue seats. No seatback screens (No AVOD/PTV).
  
• Exterior: It seemed no any wingtips or sharklet on the plane
  

The Mystery: Historical data on some apps suggests a 737-500 for certain UA/CO frequencies on this route, but my memory of the 2-3-2 twin-aisle cabin is unshakable.

My Questions for the Experts:

1. Did UA/CO frequently run 767-200 (762) "up-gauges" or tag-flights on the EWR-MCO route during the August summer peak in 2012?
   
2. Were there specific flight number ranges (e.g., UA 1000+, or seasonal extras) that typically utilized the older 762 fleet for domestic runs back then?
   
3. Is it possible I' m misremembering a 737-500 as a widebody, or was the PMCO 762 a common sight on this leisure route during that specific merger era?
   

I know it’s a long shot without a specific date or flight number, but that 2-3-2 configuration and the "older than a 747" vibe are etched in my brain. Would love to hear from anyone who flew the "Friendly Skies" during the 2012 merger chaos!

Thanks in advance! ]]> United Airlines | MileagePlus Roy Wu https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217851-memory-check-2012-summer-ewr-mco-widebody-swap-seeking-767-200-737-500-confirmatio.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217813-united-resumes-houston-caracas-aug-11-a.html Tue, 12 May 2026 14:28:58 GMT United resumes Caracas Service

UA 1046 IAH – CCS Aug. 11, Daily service 23:45 5:30 Boeing 737 MAX 8

UA 1045 CCS – IAH Aug. 12, Daily service 8:00 12:30 Boeing 737 MAX 8 ]]> United Airlines | MileagePlus uanj https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217813-united-resumes-houston-caracas-aug-11-a.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217809-ua-j-overnight-vs-lx-j-long-day.html Tue, 12 May 2026 13:41:34 GMT Curious about what those saner than I and/or who do TATL more often than I think. Currently have a ticket booked at 88k miles for BLL-FRA-LHR-EWR-CLE -- all in (nominal) J, with BLL-FRA-LHR operated by LH, LHR-EWR-CLE operated by UA. Leaves BLL... Curious about what those saner than I and/or who do TATL more often than I think.

Currently have a ticket booked at 88k miles for BLL-FRA-LHR-EWR-CLE -- all in (nominal) J, with BLL-FRA-LHR operated by LH, LHR-EWR-CLE operated by UA. Leaves BLL at 6:55PM and I spend about 11 hours at LHR arriving home the following afternoon (already have the T2 HGI booked for the night)

A new option, also at 88k miles has appeared BLL-FRA-ZRH-IAD-CLE, leaving at 6:00AM and arriving CLE at 11:44PM the same day). This is in J except for the final segment with BLL-FRA on LH, FRA-ZRH-IAD operated by LX (A330-300)

I've never flown LX long haul but at the moment despite the longer travel time I'm inclined to stick with what I have (since I'm not a morning person and using UA TATL gets me the PQP rebate and, theoretically at least, makes the EWR PL available for me on arrival [not sure the connection is actually long enough after clearing immigration for that to really matter], and an 11:44 CLE arrival realistically means I'm actually home closer to 1-1:30 AM so the "same day" is a bit illusory).

Is LX J worth a really long day over UA J?
Am I insane for thinking spending a night at LHR makes more sense than getting home many hours sooner?

]]> United Airlines | MileagePlus lincolnjkc https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217809-ua-j-overnight-vs-lx-j-long-day.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217788-group-2-5-a.html Tue, 12 May 2026 04:23:14 GMT My flight showed me in boarding group 5 or group 2 depending on where I looked in the app. The "your group" said 5 but the boarding pass within the app said "youn can board" with 1-2/

I'm not that familiar with united (was re-accommadated by AA after a diversion yesterday). But which was more accurate? I boarded at the end anyway just curious.









]]> United Airlines | MileagePlus ChrL https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217788-group-2-5-a.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217725-scott-kirby-flying-aa.html Mon, 11 May 2026 03:10:48 GMT SK flew SFO-DFW on AA a few days ago. Maybe UA schedule didn’t work for him or he preferred the AA soft product: https://nypost.com/2026/05/10/us-news/united-airlines-ceo-caught-flying-first-class-on-american-airlines/ Hopefully he picked... SK flew SFO-DFW on AA a few days ago. Maybe UA schedule didn’t work for him or he preferred the AA soft product:


https://nypost.com/2026/05/10/us-news/united-airlines-ceo-caught-flying-first-class-on-american-airlines/

Hopefully he picked up some competitive intel during his journey. ]]> United Airlines | MileagePlus JackTripper https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217725-scott-kirby-flying-aa.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217722-quirks-foibles-oddities-when-flying-united.html Mon, 11 May 2026 01:59:48 GMT When I checked in for a flight from LAX today, the person working the desk asked me if I always wear yellow socks when I fly. I do. It started almost 30 years ago, when a four year old niece was trying to get me something for Christmas. I made an... When I checked in for a flight from LAX today, the person working the desk asked me if I always wear yellow socks when I fly. I do. It started almost 30 years ago, when a four year old niece was trying to get me something for Christmas. I made an off-the-cuff comment about flying. She found a Continental ticket jacket and liked the thin, gold stripe in the logo. She called it yellow and got me a tube of yellow socks “for flying.”

I only have one pair left of the original half dozen. I’ve replaced them many times. So if you see someone rushing to or from a United flight with obscenely bright yellow socks, it’s ContinentalFan. I can’t be the only one with an idiosyncrasy. Anyone else?
]]> United Airlines | MileagePlus ContinentalFan https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217722-quirks-foibles-oddities-when-flying-united.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217718-air-dolomiti-baggage-allowance.html Mon, 11 May 2026 00:41:14 GMT I booked award tickets with Air Dolomiti from FRA-MXP in Y on UA, and I was wondering how many free checked bags I get? I put my UA number and would like to know. I will be traveling with a GS and Silver member as well. I booked award tickets with Air Dolomiti from FRA-MXP in Y on UA, and I was wondering how many free checked bags I get? I put my UA number and would like to know. I will be traveling with a GS and Silver member as well. ]]> United Airlines | MileagePlus UAflyerwhoflystomuch https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217718-air-dolomiti-baggage-allowance.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217708-united-mileage-award-tickets.html Sun, 10 May 2026 19:56:40 GMT Making a big commitment so I wanted to double check :-)

If I book an award ticket with miles and have to cancel the trip, do the miles get redeposited to my account as the I'm the account that booked them, or would they go to the ticketed person(s)? ]]> United Airlines | MileagePlus Lastlydreaming https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217708-united-mileage-award-tickets.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217697-fun-times-same-name.html Sun, 10 May 2026 15:57:16 GMT Extended family traveled to the same place this weekend for celebration. Father and adult son have same name. Note they are not on the same reservation, did not book together, etc. They have their on frequent flyer numbers and KTNs in their... Extended family traveled to the same place this weekend for celebration. Father and adult son have same name. Note they are not on the same reservation, did not book together, etc. They have their on frequent flyer numbers and KTNs in their reservation. Somehow UAs system attached the father’s birthdate to the son’s reservation, so son got rejected at security on the way here. Had to go back, get everything fixed. Father was already through security no issues. Father flying home today - birthdate is now messed up on his reservation too.

It’s given us a laugh this weekend. ]]> United Airlines | MileagePlus wrp96 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217697-fun-times-same-name.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217678-domestic-f-pax-any-way-pre-order-coach-menu-item.html Sun, 10 May 2026 07:03:26 GMT I have an upcoming flight in Domestic F. I started looking at the items that UA's serving, and just out of personal preference, many of the items look unappetizing, or some I've never heard of. I've heard of FAs grabbing Y items for J customers, but I don't know if this can be done now that Pre-order started in Y. Is there anyway for an F pax to pre-order a Y item? I don't mind paying for it, just would like something better than a snack box.

Second, does anyone know if the Cheese plate is plated by the FAs? I can do that as long as the olives are kept separate, since I can't have them (allergic), nor the juice. If the FAs can keep them separate, I can do that.

If not, I'll just enjoy the salad, bread, and desert. ]]> United Airlines | MileagePlus phkc070408 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217678-domestic-f-pax-any-way-pre-order-coach-menu-item.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217673-problems-using-ua-miles-flight-europe.html Sun, 10 May 2026 04:01:29 GMT I am planning a trip to VIE Austria from LAX this summer June-July. I have the United Explorer card and 68000 miles and no other status or points. I found a nice flight with Austrian that has also a UA flight code, but it shows an outrageous amount... I am planning a trip to VIE Austria from LAX this summer June-July. I have the United Explorer card and 68000 miles and no other status or points. I found a nice flight with Austrian that has also a UA flight code, but it shows an outrageous amount of around $3500 + 67K miles. This trip is about $2250 cash everywhere else. What can I do to use my miles? ]]> United Airlines | MileagePlus lavic https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217673-problems-using-ua-miles-flight-europe.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217633-psa-ewr-terminal-c-drinking-fountains-off-ewr-c123-uc-no-water.html Sat, 09 May 2026 12:11:34 GMT Title. Just a heads up for anyone flying today, there seems to be no drinking water in this lounge. Coffee machine still works though.

Edit: it's actually Terminal C that seems to have issues, the water outside the UC is also broken. Updated title. ]]> United Airlines | MileagePlus bob_the_d https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217633-psa-ewr-terminal-c-drinking-fountains-off-ewr-c123-uc-no-water.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217588-awards-brussels-airlines-operated-air-baltic.html Fri, 08 May 2026 12:06:48 GMT I was looking at awards from FRA to BRU and noticed that LH and SN nonstop flights price at 6K, while SN flights operated by Air Baltic are priced at 12.5K. Any reason why this difference and will calling fix the price? I was looking at awards from FRA to BRU and noticed that LH and SN nonstop flights price at 6K, while SN flights operated by Air Baltic are priced at 12.5K. Any reason why this difference and will calling fix the price? ]]> United Airlines | MileagePlus UA Fan https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217588-awards-brussels-airlines-operated-air-baltic.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217578-ultimate-rewards-transfer-united-canceled-has-happened-anyone-else.html Fri, 08 May 2026 06:18:30 GMT
I've never had this happen before. My transfers have always been fairly fast - usually within minutes. These both happened quickly.
]]> United Airlines | MileagePlus DS52 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217578-ultimate-rewards-transfer-united-canceled-has-happened-anyone-else.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217556-temporary-assignment-india-unable-fly-4-ua-segments-status.html Thu, 07 May 2026 17:21:39 GMT Hello, I have been a UA Gold or 1K over the last 15 years. In 2024 I had to move to India for family reasons and I intend to be here for at least a few more years. I traveled enough with Star Alliance within India and Asia to qualify for Star Gold... Hello,
I have been a UA Gold or 1K over the last 15 years. In 2024 I had to move to India for family reasons and I intend to be here for at least a few more years. I traveled enough with Star Alliance within India and Asia to qualify for Star Gold but since I could not complete 4 segments with United, I was bumped down to a regular member. I wrote to UA and explained the situation and I got a canned answer to basically go pound sand. Which airline would suit me best to obtain status while I am in Asia and predominantly in India. I do not particularly like flying Air India for international trips. Appreciate any pointers.

]]> United Airlines | MileagePlus kmsutra https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/2217556-temporary-assignment-india-unable-fly-4-ua-segments-status.html