Apr 22, 2018, 11:57 am
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Wiki note about the forum’s several, active “Channel 9” threads.
[For reference, the 2013 Channel 9 Availability thread is here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1424575-availability-atc-communications-channel-9-thread-2013-flights.html ]
Offering live ATC communications on UA flights on Channel 9 of the audio entertainment system (“Channel 9”) is exclusive to United and offered at the Captain’s discretion. This forum has four prime, active threads about Channel 9. This note will guide you to the right thread for your post, or to where you would look for those channel 9 posts you’re interested in.
1) This thread – intended as a basic status thread only to list the specific channel 9-equipped flights offering or not offering Channel 9. The thumbs-up/down codes used in the thread are:
^ Channel 9 offered on this flight but no announcement made about it.
^^ Channel 9 offered and crew announced or promoted its availability.
Channel 9 not offered on this flight.
2) A discussion thread to pursue issues about Channel 9 availability:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
3) A thread, to discuss interesting things heard on Channel 9, such as interesting exchanges between pilots and controllers or asking about pilot-controller phraseology. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
4) A thread to discuss United’s progress in converting legacy Continental aircraft to offer Channel 9.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...craft-yet.html
The Moderators may move misplaced posts to conform to these thread aims.
Wiki note about the forum’s several, active “Channel 9” threads.
Offering live ATC communications on UA flights on Channel 9 of the audio entertainment system (“Channel 9”) is exclusive to United and offered at the Captain’s discretion. This forum has four prime, active threads about Channel 9. This note will guide you to the right thread for your post, or to where you would look for those channel 9 posts you’re interested in.
[For reference, the 2014 Channel 9 Availability thread is here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1536853-availability-atc-communications-channel-9-thread-2014-flights.html ]
1) This thread – intended as a basic status thread only to list the specific channel 9-equipped flights offering or not offering Channel 9. The thumbs-up/down codes used in the thread are:
^ Channel 9 offered on this flight but no announcement made about it.
^^ Channel 9 offered and crew announced or promoted its availability.
Channel 9 not offered on this flight.
2) A discussion thread to pursue issues about Channel 9 availability:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
3) A thread, to discuss interesting things heard on Channel 9, such as interesting exchanges between pilots and controllers or asking about pilot-controller phraseology. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
4) A thread to discuss United’s progress in converting legacy Continental aircraft to offer Channel 9.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...craft-yet.html
The Moderators may move misplaced posts to conform to these thread aims.
Wiki note about the forum’s several, active “Channel 9” threads.
[For reference, the 2014 Channel 9 Availability thread is here: Availability of ATC Communications on Channel 9 thread [2013-2014] Flights ]
Offering live ATC communications on UA flights on Channel 9 of the audio entertainment system (“Channel 9”) is exclusive to United and offered at the Captain’s discretion. This forum has four prime, active threads about Channel 9. This note will guide you to the right thread for your post, or to where you would look for those channel 9 posts you’re interested in.
1) This thread – intended as a basic status thread only to list the specific channel 9-equipped flights offering or not offering Channel 9. The thumbs-up/down codes used in the thread are:
^ Channel 9 offered on this flight but no announcement made about it.
^^ Channel 9 offered and crew announced or promoted its availability.
Channel 9 not offered on this flight.
2) A discussion thread to pursue issues about Channel 9 availability:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
3) A thread, to discuss interesting things heard on Channel 9, such as interesting exchanges between pilots and controllers or asking about pilot-controller phraseology. The Consolidated "Interesting Things Heard on Channel 9" Thread [Merged]
4) A thread to discuss United’s progress in converting legacy Continental aircraft to offer Channel 9.
Anyone get channel 9 on a reconfigured CO aircraft yet?
The following mainline aircraft types allow passengers to listen to ATC. The legacy nomenclature is "Channel 9," but on many types it is accessed by selecting "From the Flight Deck" on the "Audio" menu of the seat-back entertainment, then pushing "Listen." Legacy pmCO FAs may not know what "Channel 9" is, as none of their a/c had it prior to the merger.
A319 - removed
A320 - removed
B737 - no
B747 - yes
B757 - only pmUA 757-200s operating p.s. flights (i.e. 28J seats)
B767 - yes, both pmUA 767-300s and pmCO 767-400s
B777 - yes, both pmUA and pmCO, except the new Hawaiian and domestic high-density configuration aircraft
B787 - no
UA management has said they are "studying" ways it can be made available over the streaming content-equipped planes (i.e. A319, A320, 737), but no schedule has been announced for a decision or implementation.
The Moderators may move misplaced posts to conform to these thread aims.
[For reference, the 2013 Channel 9 Availability thread is here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1424575-availability-atc-communications-channel-9-thread-2013-flights.html ]
Offering live ATC communications on UA flights on Channel 9 of the audio entertainment system (“Channel 9”) is exclusive to United and offered at the Captain’s discretion. This forum has four prime, active threads about Channel 9. This note will guide you to the right thread for your post, or to where you would look for those channel 9 posts you’re interested in.
1) This thread – intended as a basic status thread only to list the specific channel 9-equipped flights offering or not offering Channel 9. The thumbs-up/down codes used in the thread are:
^ Channel 9 offered on this flight but no announcement made about it.
^^ Channel 9 offered and crew announced or promoted its availability.
Channel 9 not offered on this flight.2) A discussion thread to pursue issues about Channel 9 availability:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
3) A thread, to discuss interesting things heard on Channel 9, such as interesting exchanges between pilots and controllers or asking about pilot-controller phraseology. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
4) A thread to discuss United’s progress in converting legacy Continental aircraft to offer Channel 9.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...craft-yet.html
The Moderators may move misplaced posts to conform to these thread aims.
Wiki note about the forum’s several, active “Channel 9” threads.
Offering live ATC communications on UA flights on Channel 9 of the audio entertainment system (“Channel 9”) is exclusive to United and offered at the Captain’s discretion. This forum has four prime, active threads about Channel 9. This note will guide you to the right thread for your post, or to where you would look for those channel 9 posts you’re interested in.
[For reference, the 2014 Channel 9 Availability thread is here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1536853-availability-atc-communications-channel-9-thread-2014-flights.html ]
1) This thread – intended as a basic status thread only to list the specific channel 9-equipped flights offering or not offering Channel 9. The thumbs-up/down codes used in the thread are:
^ Channel 9 offered on this flight but no announcement made about it.
^^ Channel 9 offered and crew announced or promoted its availability.
Channel 9 not offered on this flight.2) A discussion thread to pursue issues about Channel 9 availability:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
3) A thread, to discuss interesting things heard on Channel 9, such as interesting exchanges between pilots and controllers or asking about pilot-controller phraseology. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
4) A thread to discuss United’s progress in converting legacy Continental aircraft to offer Channel 9.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...craft-yet.html
The Moderators may move misplaced posts to conform to these thread aims.
Wiki note about the forum’s several, active “Channel 9” threads.
[For reference, the 2014 Channel 9 Availability thread is here: Availability of ATC Communications on Channel 9 thread [2013-2014] Flights ]
Offering live ATC communications on UA flights on Channel 9 of the audio entertainment system (“Channel 9”) is exclusive to United and offered at the Captain’s discretion. This forum has four prime, active threads about Channel 9. This note will guide you to the right thread for your post, or to where you would look for those channel 9 posts you’re interested in.
1) This thread – intended as a basic status thread only to list the specific channel 9-equipped flights offering or not offering Channel 9. The thumbs-up/down codes used in the thread are:
^ Channel 9 offered on this flight but no announcement made about it.
^^ Channel 9 offered and crew announced or promoted its availability.
Channel 9 not offered on this flight.2) A discussion thread to pursue issues about Channel 9 availability:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
3) A thread, to discuss interesting things heard on Channel 9, such as interesting exchanges between pilots and controllers or asking about pilot-controller phraseology. The Consolidated "Interesting Things Heard on Channel 9" Thread [Merged]
4) A thread to discuss United’s progress in converting legacy Continental aircraft to offer Channel 9.
Anyone get channel 9 on a reconfigured CO aircraft yet?
The following mainline aircraft types allow passengers to listen to ATC. The legacy nomenclature is "Channel 9," but on many types it is accessed by selecting "From the Flight Deck" on the "Audio" menu of the seat-back entertainment, then pushing "Listen." Legacy pmCO FAs may not know what "Channel 9" is, as none of their a/c had it prior to the merger.
A319 - removed
A320 - removed
B737 - no
B747 - yes
B757 - only pmUA 757-200s operating p.s. flights (i.e. 28J seats)
B767 - yes, both pmUA 767-300s and pmCO 767-400s
B777 - yes, both pmUA and pmCO, except the new Hawaiian and domestic high-density configuration aircraft
B787 - no
UA management has said they are "studying" ways it can be made available over the streaming content-equipped planes (i.e. A319, A320, 737), but no schedule has been announced for a decision or implementation.
The Moderators may move misplaced posts to conform to these thread aims.
Consolidated "Channel 9 Availability" Discussion Thread [ARCHIVE]
Jul 7, 2015, 8:14 am
#1501
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: NJ
Posts: 107
I'm not entirely clear on the status of Ch 9 on the current fleet. The last plane I was able to listen on was IAD-EWR on an old domestic 752 back in January. All other flights this year have been on domestic 737's, which don't seem to have it 
Jul 7, 2015, 11:54 am
#1502
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1k, SPG Plat 100
Posts: 619
The only narrowbodies with Ch 9 are sUA 752s. Since the dom F config ones are on their way out, that will leave the 15 p.s. 752s as the only narrowbodies in the fleet w/ Ch 9.
Jul 7, 2015, 3:21 pm
#1503
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The sCO 767-400ERs and 777s have it under "Audio" then "From the Flight Deck" on the entertainment system. For what it's worth, this feature has been added since the merger.
Jul 7, 2015, 3:59 pm
#1504
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Denver
Programs: Hilton Gold, Member of Everything
Posts: 3
I was shockingly on 3 planes recently that had channel 9, but went 0/3 on availability.
6/16 SFO-DEN (752)
6/16 SFO-SYD (777)
7/6 SYD-SFO (777)
6/16 SFO-DEN (752)
6/16 SFO-SYD (777)
7/6 SYD-SFO (777)
Jul 10, 2015, 3:47 pm
#1505
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: SFO, HKG
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 91
On United 869 (Boeing 747) on 7/9 from SFO to HKG - ^^
Pilot announced Channel 9 being available prior to aircraft push back!!
Pilot announced Channel 9 being available prior to aircraft push back!!
Jul 10, 2015, 3:48 pm
#1506
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7/9 UA 734 SFO to ORD (B752)
Jul 19, 2015, 12:10 am
#1507
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX/LAS
Programs: UA 1MM
Posts: 171
7/18 UA 443 JFK to LAX and ^
Let me explain... this has never happened to me. We pushed back 5 minutes early, but no channel 9. There was a line of weather heading towards JFK. We taxied out to 13L taxiway (the first time I've ever taken off from 13L) and promptly shut down the engines and waited for the storm to pass. 13R was soon open for departures, but as they were also landing on 13L, we just sat there until the flight deck crew timed out - so back we went to the gate 2 hours after push back. Deplaned and then replaned with new flight deck crew who decided we should have channel 9 access!
And it was very interesting especially as southern California was full of weather and we had lots of reroutings to hear. Made arriving 4 hours late not quite so bad for me.
and ^Let me explain... this has never happened to me. We pushed back 5 minutes early, but no channel 9. There was a line of weather heading towards JFK. We taxied out to 13L taxiway (the first time I've ever taken off from 13L) and promptly shut down the engines and waited for the storm to pass. 13R was soon open for departures, but as they were also landing on 13L, we just sat there until the flight deck crew timed out - so back we went to the gate 2 hours after push back. Deplaned and then replaned with new flight deck crew who decided we should have channel 9 access!
And it was very interesting especially as southern California was full of weather and we had lots of reroutings to hear. Made arriving 4 hours late not quite so bad for me.
Jul 19, 2015, 10:26 am
#1509
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX/LAS
Programs: UA 1MM
Posts: 171
Not 100% true. There are now other airlines that offer the ability to listen to the cockpit so it is no longer exclusive and unique to just UA. In addition, most of the time I have noticed this feature isn't on now with UA and in some situations has been completely removed (A320s).
Jul 19, 2015, 10:47 am
#1510
Join Date: Aug 2006
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 81
UA 882 NRT-ORD 16-Jul ^
Saw captain walking through upper deck and asked him to turn it on. He said "yes," and was very nice about it. After I thanked him, he shook my hand and said no problem.
Saw captain walking through upper deck and asked him to turn it on. He said "yes," and was very nice about it. After I thanked him, he shook my hand and said no problem.
Jul 19, 2015, 12:02 pm
#1511
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Late 70s on AA for sure, including camera views on the movie screens for takeoff and landing. Discontinued after the AA191 crash in Chicago in 1979.
Jul 19, 2015, 12:53 pm
#1512
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7/2 UA 950 IAD-BRU 777-200: ^
7/5 UA 125 TXL-EWR 767-400:
Sad that so many of my UA mainline flights this year no longer have the ability to play it
7/5 UA 125 TXL-EWR 767-400:
Sad that so many of my UA mainline flights this year no longer have the ability to play it
Jul 19, 2015, 2:49 pm
#1513
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/jetbl...c-channel.html
Jul 20, 2015, 10:10 am
#1514
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7/12 NRT-SIN
7/18 SIN-NRT
1/7 on equipped flights this year (all 747/777 intl, my domestic all unequipped)
7/18 SIN-NRT
1/7 on equipped flights this year (all 747/777 intl, my domestic all unequipped)
Jul 20, 2015, 1:29 pm
#1515
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Don't know anything about any comeback, but Channel 9 was turned on for UA845, ORD-GRU, a 777 on July 15.