UA applies for SFO-Xi'an, CN

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Sep 22, 2015, 6:53 am

EAA795

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UA applies for SFO-Xi'an, CN

UA applies for seasonal service to Xian, China.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/united-airlines-seeks-approval-xian-120719098.html

Sep 22, 2015, 7:08 am

kb1992

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787?

3 weekly flights (just like initial SFO-CTU route)?

Summer only?

Sep 22, 2015, 7:11 am

JHake10

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I like that United is expanding their route network. As I fly coach for business or leisure, I like to get the E+ seats at no additional charge.

Sep 22, 2015, 7:18 am

EWRMAN

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Would go to Xi'an just for their famous foods.

Sep 22, 2015, 7:20 am

EAA795

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Originally Posted by kb1992

787?

3 weekly flights (just like initial SFO-CTU route)?

Summer only?

"United said on Tuesday it intends to use Boeing Co's 787-8 Dreamliner for the three-times-a-week service, starting from May 10 to Oct. 29 next year."

http://whbl.com/news/articles/2015/s...to-xian-china/

Sep 22, 2015, 7:26 am

PsiFighter37

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Would go to Xi'an just for their famous foods.

Just go to East Village instead and save the airfare!

Sep 22, 2015, 7:28 am

Imstevek

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Originally Posted by EWRMAN

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Would go to Xi'an just for their famous foods.

or infamous, like the Xi'an Hamburger...

Sep 22, 2015, 7:30 am

EWRMAN

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Originally Posted by PsiFighter37

Just go to East Village instead and save the airfare!

Sep 22, 2015, 7:51 am

RockinRon

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This will be a nice option and make it easier for tourism into the heart of China. I have good memories of Xi'an even though it was hotter than Hades in July.

Sep 22, 2015, 8:02 am

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An interesting choice given the current economic situation in China.

Anyone know the truth about how CTU is doing? There have been anecdotal reports in both directions.

I would have preferred BKK or BOG

Sep 22, 2015, 8:13 am

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restlessinRNO

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Yes, I am surprised they are starting a new service to Xi'an after dumping BKK.

Sep 22, 2015, 8:19 am

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Dieuwer

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The "Terracotta Flight".

Sep 22, 2015, 8:34 am

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Imstevek

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I can't speak directly to the tradeoff v. BKK, however a direct to Xi'an is fantastic! The current options range somewhere between painful and torturous.

Sep 22, 2015, 8:44 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EWRMAN

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Would go to Xi'an just for their famous foods.

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Originally Posted by PsiFighter37

Just go to East Village instead and save the airfare!

The lamb burgers in NY are better. Not just saving on airfare, but actually an upgrade! Although if you compare to the dank basement in Flushing, I'd say real Xi'an is cleaner.