New (and returning) routes! SFO-TPE, SFO-CDG, ORD-MTY, IAD-SAL, others
Jul 10, 2012, 10:36 am
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Jul 10, 2012, 10:37 am
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In reality, I think this reflects the opportunity to leverage the larger, post-merger network and fleet.
Further, you live in Chicago. Why the heck should you care about flights from IAH?
Jul 10, 2012, 10:37 am
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I've personally flown the 752 TATL a handful of times. Not as spacious, obviously, as a widebody, but it did get the job done (without a fuel stop, I might add).
Jul 10, 2012, 10:39 am
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Jul 10, 2012, 10:46 am
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Have they never flown SFO-TPE before? I'm surprised that requires govt approval.
Also, Copa flies PTY-LAX daily on a 737-800, so a 757 should have the range for a SFO-PTY run shouldn't it?
Also, Copa flies PTY-LAX daily on a 737-800, so a 757 should have the range for a SFO-PTY run shouldn't it?
Jul 10, 2012, 10:47 am
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Jul 10, 2012, 10:55 am
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Jul 10, 2012, 10:58 am
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Jul 10, 2012, 11:00 am
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"The airline will also begin daily year-round service between San Francisco and Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris on April 11, 2013, subject to government approval. The Paris flights will operate with Boeing 767-300 aircraft with 214 seats – 30 in BusinessFirst, 49 in Economy Plus and 135 in economy."
Finally! I couldn't believe United dropped that route in the first place. This will give me another/better option than flying through FRA. And, since I'm in Y just about all the time, I'll gladly trade the dreadful 747 for the 767. Anybody knows how long it typically takes to get government approval?
Finally! I couldn't believe United dropped that route in the first place. This will give me another/better option than flying through FRA. And, since I'm in Y just about all the time, I'll gladly trade the dreadful 747 for the 767. Anybody knows how long it typically takes to get government approval?
Jul 10, 2012, 11:04 am
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"The airline will also begin daily year-round service between San Francisco and Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris on April 11, 2013, subject to government approval. The Paris flights will operate with Boeing 767-300 aircraft with 214 seats – 30 in BusinessFirst, 49 in Economy Plus and 135 in economy."
Finally! I couldn't believe United dropped that route in the first place. This will give me another/better option than flying through FRA. And, since I'm in Y just about all the time, I'll gladly trade the dreadful 747 for the 767. Anybody knows how long it typically takes to get government approval?
Finally! I couldn't believe United dropped that route in the first place. This will give me another/better option than flying through FRA. And, since I'm in Y just about all the time, I'll gladly trade the dreadful 747 for the 767. Anybody knows how long it typically takes to get government approval?
Jul 10, 2012, 11:09 am
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Houston made the right decision, Smisek's crybaby antics notwithstanding
Meanwhile, I suddenly have a desire to walk along the Seine next year. Just like Our Last Summer (my wife and I not you and I)
Jul 10, 2012, 11:11 am
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Jul 10, 2012, 11:19 am
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Extremely shocked to see ORD-YQT. It's my hometown, so I'm happy to have easier access to YQT without having to fly AC through YYZ. But it's a bit curious that UA figures they can make a go of it, when DL pulled MSP-YQT a few years ago.
Then again, maybe UA figures they can scoop up US-bound YQT-based AC travelers. They'll be able to earn AC points while flying UA, and yet not have to deal with US preclearance in YYZ (which can be a zoo in the morning), and would have the tiny Canadian customs in YQT on the way home. (I think the timing wasn't very good on the MSP-YQT flight.)
Then again, maybe UA figures they can scoop up US-bound YQT-based AC travelers. They'll be able to earn AC points while flying UA, and yet not have to deal with US preclearance in YYZ (which can be a zoo in the morning), and would have the tiny Canadian customs in YQT on the way home. (I think the timing wasn't very good on the MSP-YQT flight.)