United Plans World's Longest Boeing 787 Non-Stop Routes
Apr 7, 2014, 10:17 pm
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Boeing states max range of 787-9 as 8185 nautical miles. 787-9prod.page
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Apr 7, 2014, 11:13 pm
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Apr 7, 2014, 11:18 pm
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Apr 7, 2014, 11:25 pm
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The reports I saw said fuel costs. And that Airbus agreed to take them back as part of SQ's agreement to buy 380s and 350s. For example: economist.com/blogs/gulliver/2013/11/singapore-airlines This was also the generally accepted explanation in the SQ forum. singapore-airlines-krisflyer/1400532-sq-cease-non-stop-flights-between-sin-ewr-lax
But I don't claim to have any inside scoop here.
But I don't claim to have any inside scoop here.
I miss that flight - and the service...
Apr 7, 2014, 11:39 pm
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This is true - the route was simply no longer profitable. Many will debate the way SQ operated it was the issue (all business class) but in the end no one filled the void - just not enough demand or a more efficicient aircraft to fly the route to make the economics work.
I miss that flight - and the service...
I miss that flight - and the service...
Apr 8, 2014, 10:30 am
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Apr 8, 2014, 4:14 pm
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For example, they could, in theory send 77Ws / A380s or any plane for that matter to the remaining cities in the US that EK does not fly to
Denver
Miami
Atlanta
non stop DAILY to DXB
I don't think any of those airports are A380 compliant.
Not sure about Qatar, but I am sure there is an open skies agreement also, thus UA can operate the tag along DXB-DOH flights, while QR and EK send A380s to just about every city in the US. Who said life was fair? LOL
May 3, 2014, 12:21 pm
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I have a friend that claims to know a pilot whom told him after they get a few more of the new 787's next year that UA is planning a SFO-BKK non stop.
As I go BKK a few times a year, that would be great.
Anyone else heard anything similar?
As I go BKK a few times a year, that would be great.
Anyone else heard anything similar?
May 3, 2014, 2:55 pm
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May 3, 2014, 3:17 pm
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May 3, 2014, 6:16 pm
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May 3, 2014, 6:32 pm
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Boeing states max range of 787-9 as 8185 nautical miles. 787-9prod.page
Bring your snorkel and fins.
Bring your snorkel and fins.