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Old Aug 29, 2016, 3:42 pm
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IAD-CDG on a 787?
I booked a trip from IAD-CDG in late Nov. I had a schedule change and when I went to investigate, my updated itineraries show a 787 on the route instead of a 767. Is this a temporary change? Personally, I look forward to more 787s at IAD. Anyone else notice this?
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Old Aug 29, 2016, 3:53 pm
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Ugh, IAD used to be free of that cancer.
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Old Aug 29, 2016, 4:46 pm
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Rotating with SFO-CDG.
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Old Aug 29, 2016, 4:52 pm
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In business it seems comparable to the 767: just get a bulkhead. I have not had the pleasure in economy.
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Ugh, IAD used to be free of that cancer.
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Old Aug 29, 2016, 5:04 pm
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Originally Posted by mduell
Ugh, IAD used to be free of that cancer.
I go out of my way to fly the 787. Much nicer experience, especially on long-hauls, from my perspective: I tend to arrive much less fatigued.

Of course, as with most things, YMMV.
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Old Aug 29, 2016, 5:11 pm
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Originally Posted by ssh
I go out of my way to fly the 787. Much nicer experience, especially on long-hauls, from my perspective: I tend to arrive much less fatigued.

Of course, as with most things, YMMV.
I think mduell was referring to UA's less than stellar reputation operating the 787 reliably - especially at hubs thet aren't equipped to deal with it....
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Old Aug 29, 2016, 5:48 pm
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Originally Posted by SFO28L
In business it seems comparable to the 767: just get a bulkhead. I have not had the pleasure in economy.
Yeah, 1 A&B are the best IMHO
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Old Aug 29, 2016, 5:50 pm
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Originally Posted by ssh
I go out of my way to fly the 787. Much nicer experience, especially on long-hauls, from my perspective: I tend to arrive much less fatigued.
Sure, as long as you are in business, and not coach.
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Old Aug 29, 2016, 7:55 pm
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On this route In November there may be quite a few open seats in coach, and the narrower seats are not so much of an issue if the adjacent seat is empty.
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Old Aug 30, 2016, 2:08 am
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On this route In November there may be quite a few open seats in coach, and the narrower seats are not so much of an issue if the adjacent seat is empty.
True, but that means you're playing a game of chance that the seat next to you remains empty. Not a risk I'm willing to take on a 7+ hour flight. The more 787 and 10 wide 777s UA brings on board, the more likely I'm flying on a different airline.

UA gives you an 18" wide seat on a regional E170/175, but wants to cram you into a narrower seat for 7-14 hours long haul? No, thanks.
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Old Aug 30, 2016, 11:28 am
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Originally Posted by halls120
UA gives you an 18" wide seat on a regional E170/175, but wants to cram you into a narrower seat for 7-14 hours long haul? No, thanks.
Only because the 14.5" RJ seats didn't work out so well.
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Old Oct 18, 2016, 7:42 pm
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Dulles 787, IAD - CDG 11/15
I fly Transatlantic quite a bit and this is the first time I have seen a Dreamliner out of Dulles. Have I not been paying attention?
This seems like an odd route for the 787, no?
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Old Oct 18, 2016, 8:20 pm
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UA 787 schedule from IAD:

Code:
 flight | orig | dest | equip | departs  |    from    |     to     |  days   
--------+------+------+-------+----------+------------+------------+---------
 UA915  | IAD  | CDG  | 788   | 17:40:00 | 2016-10-30 | 2016-11-05 | MTWRFSU
 UA249  | IAD  | IAH  | 788   | 17:10:00 | 2016-11-02 | 2016-11-02 |   W    
 UA915  | IAD  | CDG  | 788   | 17:40:00 | 2016-11-06 | 2016-11-19 | MTWRFSU
 UA249  | IAD  | IAH  | 788   | 17:10:00 | 2016-11-09 | 2016-11-23 |   W    
 UA249  | IAD  | IAH  | 788   | 17:45:00 | 2016-11-20 | 2016-11-20 |       U
 UA915  | IAD  | CDG  | 788   | 17:40:00 | 2016-11-25 | 2017-01-10 | MTWRFSU
 UA249  | IAD  | IAH  | 788   | 17:10:00 | 2016-11-30 | 2016-11-30 |   W    
 UA249  | IAD  | IAH  | 788   | 17:10:00 | 2016-12-07 | 2016-12-14 |   W    
 UA249  | IAD  | IAH  | 788   | 17:10:00 | 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-21 |   W    
 UA249  | IAD  | IAH  | 788   | 17:10:00 | 2016-12-28 | 2016-12-28 |   W    
 UA249  | IAD  | IAH  | 788   | 17:10:00 | 2016-12-31 | 2016-12-31 |      S 
 UA915  | IAD  | CDG  | 788   | 17:40:00 | 2017-01-12 | 2017-01-30 | MT RFSU
 UA915  | IAD  | CDG  | 788   | 17:40:00 | 2017-02-02 | 2017-02-20 | M  RFSU
 UA915  | IAD  | CDG  | 788   | 17:40:00 | 2017-02-22 | 2017-03-11 | MTWRFSU
 UA915  | IAD  | CDG  | 788   | 17:40:00 | 2017-03-12 | 2017-03-24 | MTWRFSU
 UA915  | IAD  | CDG  | 788   | 17:25:00 | 2017-03-25 | 2017-03-25 |      S 
 UA915  | IAD  | CDG  | 788   | 17:10:00 | 2017-03-26 | 2017-04-03 | MTWRFSU
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Old Oct 18, 2016, 8:42 pm
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Originally Posted by ssh
I go out of my way to fly the 787. Much nicer experience, especially on long-hauls, from my perspective: I tend to arrive much less fatigued.

Of course, as with most things, YMMV.
Me too! Less fatigue, less dehydrated, less headaches.
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