Skyteam 747s USA to Wherever Routes?
Mar 7, 2005, 2:27 pm
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Skyteam 747s USA to Wherever Routes?
All,
I was looking to book some travel and was curious if anyone knew of routes that the airlines belonging to the Skyteam fly a 747? I know that AF and NW have some, does anyone know what routes from the US that they fly them? Anyother Skyteam airlines use them on a US route?
I found some hit and miss info by looking at timetables, but could not do a search here currently, so I thought that I would ask the experts. Thanks. MC
I was looking to book some travel and was curious if anyone knew of routes that the airlines belonging to the Skyteam fly a 747? I know that AF and NW have some, does anyone know what routes from the US that they fly them? Anyother Skyteam airlines use them on a US route?
I found some hit and miss info by looking at timetables, but could not do a search here currently, so I thought that I would ask the experts. Thanks. MC
Mar 7, 2005, 2:48 pm
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Originally Posted by emcee
All,
I was looking to book some travel and was curious if anyone knew of routes that the airlines belonging to the Skyteam fly a 747? I know that AF and NW have some, does anyone know what routes from the US that they fly them? Anyother Skyteam airlines use them on a US route?
I found some hit and miss info by looking at timetables, but could not do a search here currently, so I thought that I would ask the experts. Thanks. MC
I was looking to book some travel and was curious if anyone knew of routes that the airlines belonging to the Skyteam fly a 747? I know that AF and NW have some, does anyone know what routes from the US that they fly them? Anyother Skyteam airlines use them on a US route?
I found some hit and miss info by looking at timetables, but could not do a search here currently, so I thought that I would ask the experts. Thanks. MC
Mar 7, 2005, 3:19 pm
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Originally Posted by emcee
All,
I was looking to book some travel and was curious if anyone knew of routes that the airlines belonging to the Skyteam fly a 747? I know that AF and NW have some, does anyone know what routes from the US that they fly them? Anyother Skyteam airlines use them on a US route?
I was looking to book some travel and was curious if anyone knew of routes that the airlines belonging to the Skyteam fly a 747? I know that AF and NW have some, does anyone know what routes from the US that they fly them? Anyother Skyteam airlines use them on a US route?
However, I don't believe that any member of Skyteam currently uses a 747 on a domestic route.
A.J.
Mar 7, 2005, 5:40 pm
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Originally Posted by Bulldog King
I believe NW uses the 747 on a JFK-NRT flight that is also a Delta codeshare.
However, I don't believe that any member of Skyteam currently uses a 747 on a domestic route.
A.J.
However, I don't believe that any member of Skyteam currently uses a 747 on a domestic route.
A.J.
Mar 7, 2005, 5:52 pm
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Originally Posted by Aircfo
I don't think I've ever heard of a 747 being used on a domestic route. When I was much younger (before I first flew on one) I always wanted to fly on one (domestically) but i never saw it happen.
Mar 7, 2005, 7:13 pm
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Originally Posted by Aircfo
I don't think I've ever heard of a 747 being used on a domestic route. When I was much younger (before I first flew on one) I always wanted to fly on one (domestically) but i never saw it happen.
Mar 7, 2005, 7:50 pm
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Originally Posted by Aircfo
I don't think I've ever heard of a 747 being used on a domestic route. When I was much younger (before I first flew on one) I always wanted to fly on one (domestically) but i never saw it happen.
Thanks. MC
Mar 7, 2005, 8:11 pm
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Originally Posted by emcee
Sorry for not being clear about this, I did not think that that were any 747s being used on domestic flights. I was strictly asking if anyone knew what routes Skyteam airlines were using 747s on that originated in the US.
Thanks. MC
Thanks. MC
Mar 7, 2005, 9:20 pm
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We just flew VS (Virgin Atlantic) on a 747 on Delta miles.
We flew out of Miami to LHR. I know they also fly out of NYC (JFK), SFO and MCO. Be careful though, some flights are on an Airbus
Just a side note: many years ago in the 80s, my first flight on a 747 was from Minneapolis to Chicago on NW. All of an hour. I am sure that it was part of a longer haul.
We flew out of Miami to LHR. I know they also fly out of NYC (JFK), SFO and MCO. Be careful though, some flights are on an Airbus
Just a side note: many years ago in the 80s, my first flight on a 747 was from Minneapolis to Chicago on NW. All of an hour. I am sure that it was part of a longer haul.
Mar 7, 2005, 9:42 pm
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Originally Posted by pbiflyer
We just flew VS (Virgin Atlantic) on a 747 on Delta miles.
We flew out of Miami to LHR. I know they also fly out of NYC (JFK), SFO and MCO. Be careful though, some flights are on an Airbus
Just a side note: many years ago in the 80s, my first flight on a 747 was from Minneapolis to Chicago on NW. All of an hour. I am sure that it was part of a longer haul.
We flew out of Miami to LHR. I know they also fly out of NYC (JFK), SFO and MCO. Be careful though, some flights are on an Airbus
Just a side note: many years ago in the 80s, my first flight on a 747 was from Minneapolis to Chicago on NW. All of an hour. I am sure that it was part of a longer haul.
Mar 7, 2005, 10:03 pm
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Originally Posted by Calliegirl
Not quite on the subject, but how difficult was it getting your VS seats using Delta miles? I've been told VS is pretty stingy when using Delta. How far in advance did you book and were you in upper class? Thanks for sharing any hints on getting this booking.
Mar 7, 2005, 11:49 pm
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There were detailed threads in the NW and KL forums recently listing all the places where Skyteam 747's go. Hard to find without search, though.
NW used to fly 742 "beach" configs from the mainland to HNL, but no longer. I think LAX-NRT is the only route consistently getting 742's right now (non-beach). NW 744's are on most other routes between the US and Asia (HNL/DTW/MSP/JFK/etc.), except for a few routes like PDX-NRT which are served by the 332, and of course 742-served LAX-NRT. NW does not fly any 747's across the Atlantic.
KL often flies 747's from JFK/ORD/IAH to AMS. Maybe SFO, too. Pay attention to the schedule, though, because KL uses other equipment on these routes, too.
I think AF and KE are the only other Skyteam carriers with double-deckers in their fleets.
NW used to fly 742 "beach" configs from the mainland to HNL, but no longer. I think LAX-NRT is the only route consistently getting 742's right now (non-beach). NW 744's are on most other routes between the US and Asia (HNL/DTW/MSP/JFK/etc.), except for a few routes like PDX-NRT which are served by the 332, and of course 742-served LAX-NRT. NW does not fly any 747's across the Atlantic.
KL often flies 747's from JFK/ORD/IAH to AMS. Maybe SFO, too. Pay attention to the schedule, though, because KL uses other equipment on these routes, too.
I think AF and KE are the only other Skyteam carriers with double-deckers in their fleets.