BusinessFirst class service between EWR and HNL downgraded?
Mar 12, 2012, 8:20 am
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BusinessFirst class service between EWR and HNL downgraded?
My flights in Aug from EWR-HNL-EWR in BF used to show BF before the website conversion but now saw United First which in terms of service labels is a downgrade. Are they cutting things like out like lounge access, multiple course, etc that they used to do on Hawaii flights?
Mar 12, 2012, 8:37 am
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My flights in Aug from EWR-HNL-EWR in BF used to show BF before the website conversion but now saw United First which in terms of service labels is a downgrade. Are they cutting things like out like lounge access, multiple course, etc that they used to do on Hawaii flights?
I am flying IAD-HNL in July so we'll see how the service is and report back. I think there is a debate elsehwere here on FlyerTalk about service to Hawaii. EWR/IAH/IAD with the PMCO 767 aircraft have much more space and, at least, some recline!
Mar 12, 2012, 9:47 am
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It's an old BF seat with I believe the new domestic F catering and lounge (i.e. none).
I doubt they could get enough of a revenue premium for it like they can on other flights of similar stage length. Unrestricted F was averaging (median) $1300 OW, which is a rock bottom Z fare for most 10h markets.
I doubt they could get enough of a revenue premium for it like they can on other flights of similar stage length. Unrestricted F was averaging (median) $1300 OW, which is a rock bottom Z fare for most 10h markets.