EWR-FRA loads
Jul 21, 2020, 3:21 pm
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EWR-FRA loads
Looks like LH and UA are tag teaming this route for the time being. Does anyone know what loads are like these days in PE and C on either airline? My priority would be space over amenities. Had a very good TA experience on LH business (747 upper deck) earlier this year pre-pandemic. LH uses 330, UA uses 787. I like to go PE eastbound, C westbound so contemplating LH PE eastbound, UA C westbound. My rationale is UA C on the westbound for distancing in the single window seat vs. LH‘s 2-2-2. Though I have no doubt the LH soft product is superior, I’d be fine just grabbing a few sandwiches in FRA for the journey.
Any insights/suggestions appreciated. Thanks!
Any insights/suggestions appreciated. Thanks!
Last edited by lt1GM; Jul 21, 2020 at 3:26 pm Reason: Clarification
Jul 21, 2020, 5:32 pm
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I think the EWR flights are pretty full compared to other routes but that’s just a hunch. My girlfriend was on LH in C out of EWR 10 days ago, every seat taken.
I was on LH out of ORD 4 weeks ago, C was maybe 20% full, at the most. Coming back to IAD on UA, 20% in C as well. Had one of the single true window seats. Didn’t expect much in terms of service, and didn’t care too much, but LH was significantly better than UA for sure.
I was on LH out of ORD 4 weeks ago, C was maybe 20% full, at the most. Coming back to IAD on UA, 20% in C as well. Had one of the single true window seats. Didn’t expect much in terms of service, and didn’t care too much, but LH was significantly better than UA for sure.
Jul 22, 2020, 2:36 am
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I’m hearing that westbound flights are almost empty, or at least not too busy, but eastbound flights are full to the brim.
Apparently many Europeans who have lost their jobs (or are working from home) due to Coronavirus in the US are taking these flights back to the EU at the moment.
I’ve spoken to FAs who have worked these eastbound TATL flights and they were quite uncomfortable about how full they are. Same with LX.
Apparently many Europeans who have lost their jobs (or are working from home) due to Coronavirus in the US are taking these flights back to the EU at the moment.
I’ve spoken to FAs who have worked these eastbound TATL flights and they were quite uncomfortable about how full they are. Same with LX.
Jul 22, 2020, 7:30 am
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I’m hearing that westbound flights are almost empty, or at least not too busy, but eastbound flights are full to the brim.
Apparently many Europeans who have lost their jobs (or are working from home) due to Coronavirus in the US are taking these flights back to the EU at the moment.
I’ve spoken to FAs who have worked these eastbound TATL flights and they were quite uncomfortable about how full they are. Same with LX.
Apparently many Europeans who have lost their jobs (or are working from home) due to Coronavirus in the US are taking these flights back to the EU at the moment.
I’ve spoken to FAs who have worked these eastbound TATL flights and they were quite uncomfortable about how full they are. Same with LX.
Jul 22, 2020, 10:29 am
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OP - you shouldn't cross post EWR-FRA loads
I would take UA for the single seat window privacy, both directions (on the 787) if you can.
I would take UA for the single seat window privacy, both directions (on the 787) if you can.
Jul 24, 2020, 1:21 am
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OP - you shouldn't cross post EWR-FRA loads
I would take UA for the single seat window privacy, both directions (on the 787) if you can.
I would take UA for the single seat window privacy, both directions (on the 787) if you can.