UA900/901 (LHR-SFO) goes from 747-400 to 787-900 in April
Feb 15, 2016, 7:58 pm
#31
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UD 747 has long been a bucket list item of mine, and I have had plans for quite some time for a trip to the UK for our 25th anniversary in the summer of 2018 ... was hoping, either through hoarded miles (haven't used any since 2012) or outright cash if necessary, to fly upstairs on a 744 before they were gone for good. Wonder if there will be any options left by that time.
Feb 15, 2016, 8:24 pm
#32
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UD 747 has long been a bucket list item of mine, and I have had plans for quite some time for a trip to the UK for our 25th anniversary in the summer of 2018 ... was hoping, either through hoarded miles (haven't used any since 2012) or outright cash if necessary, to fly upstairs on a 744 before they were gone for good. Wonder if there will be any options left by that time.
As far as people talking about the reliability of a 747, I believe the 787 has an equal record of being delayed or cancelled.
Feb 15, 2016, 10:49 pm
#33
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Very strong - you're due compensation because of the GF>BF downgrade. Alternatively, you could get them to re-route you SFO-LAX-LHR, as of now, that's still a 772 with GF (I would assume the saver GF isn't available, but with a little pressure, UA should be able to force it for this reason).
Feb 15, 2016, 10:52 pm
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Meanwhile the 789 has had some real teething issues.
I liked flying the 789 in row 6 but would still take the 744 every time so long as I could score UD.
Feb 15, 2016, 11:34 pm
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Feb 15, 2016, 11:39 pm
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Feb 16, 2016, 3:28 am
#37
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I'd suspect this has something to do with GlobalFirst and LHR based passengers.
Feb 16, 2016, 3:40 am
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Feb 16, 2016, 11:52 am
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