United to Hawaii in First Class - What to Expect? (Archive)
May 8, 2016, 8:28 am
#32
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Have there been any enhancements to the Hawaii meal service since United announced changes to domestic first?
What would I expect on an EWR-HNL ?
What would I expect on an EWR-HNL ?
May 8, 2016, 9:08 am
#33
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The seat of course is the primary reason for taking this flight.
May 8, 2016, 9:29 am
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May 8, 2016, 10:15 am
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I fly several UA routes to Hawaii throughout the year and really there is no difference anymore between these routes and mainland routes. The largest difference is that the FA's seem to be allowed to wear quite a bit more 'flair' on their uniforms.
Other than that, there is sparkling wine available in all classes which is different and you can still get a mai tai.
Other than that, there is sparkling wine available in all classes which is different and you can still get a mai tai.
Jul 8, 2016, 4:32 pm
#36
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Lie Flats to Hawaii
Looking to go to OGG in November. I could also go through HNL if it gives me more options.
What cities does UA have Lie Flat service in F?
I'm originating in ORD but would prefer to stop en route.
What cities does UA have Lie Flat service in F?
I'm originating in ORD but would prefer to stop en route.
Jul 8, 2016, 4:52 pm
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EWR/IAD-HNL have flat bed seats. DEN-HNL/OGG have them occasionally LAX/SFO occasionally.
Jul 8, 2016, 4:55 pm
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I would shoot for the ORD-DEN-OGG if operated on the INTL 752 still. I certainly would not go for a two stop itinerary just to get on UA lieflat metal, but ya'll here are crazy about your lie flats so maybe that is appealing.
last time i flew one of these, pillows and blankets were not of international quality, so you might wanna pack your own...
Jul 8, 2016, 5:32 pm
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Jul 8, 2016, 5:47 pm
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Jul 8, 2016, 5:49 pm
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I like the barcaloungers, too . . . but they are not lie-flats. Those left when they pulled the 764.
Jul 8, 2016, 6:22 pm
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Westbound out of ORD, I don't see the point of lie-flats if it involves changing planes/layovers etc just to catch one. It's a daytime flight.
Jul 8, 2016, 7:32 pm
#43
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Sadly, never out of LAX
Jul 8, 2016, 7:37 pm
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Used an RPU for barcalounger on HNL-IAH and a last minute swap got me lie flat on 764 a few years ago
Not sure if they still sub them in, as I don't recall seeing posts about that in the last year.
Not sure if they still sub them in, as I don't recall seeing posts about that in the last year.
Jul 8, 2016, 10:11 pm
#45
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I got lucky last year and had an INTL 772 with lie flats on IAH-HNL and back a week later. I'm sure it happens once a week or so, but I wouldn't go out of my way to bet on that equipment switch.