UA to Launch LAX-SIN!
Jun 1, 2017, 9:02 am
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Jun 1, 2017, 9:02 am
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I too would have rather have seen LAX-HKG. But as a frequent HKG visitor, the only thing I like about this announcement is that it will probably make US-HKG-US flights SLIGHTLY easier to upgrade since no one will be flying the HKG-SIN tag anymore--probably a half-dozen or so people per flight in J heading onward to SIN?!?!?! (Dunno, just speculating).
Jun 1, 2017, 9:05 am
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I too would have rather have seen LAX-HKG. But as a frequent HKG visitor, the only thing I like about this announcement is that it will probably make US-HKG-US flights SLIGHTLY easier to upgrade since no one will be flying the HKG-SIN tag anymore--probably a half-dozen or so people per flight in J heading onward to SIN?!?!?! (Dunno, just speculating).
Jun 1, 2017, 9:06 am
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I definitely did not see this one coming. SFO-SIN must be doing very well. But I am confused about the economics of this flight. SQ has been waiting for the A359-ULRs to launch this (as well as NYC-SIN). I am assuming SQ had decided they didn't want to do this with their current A350s. I was under the impression that the 789 was already a stretch for SFO-SIN. Will we see lots of blocked seats and limited cargo on this new flight?
My thought is just with SFO-SIN, SQ will be forced to respond sooner than they bargained for. UA should codeshare with SQ!
My thought is just with SFO-SIN, SQ will be forced to respond sooner than they bargained for. UA should codeshare with SQ!
Jun 1, 2017, 9:07 am
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Tough for the East Coast crowd, but I guess I have another choice when figuring out how to get to SIN next year via the West Coast. I wouldn't want to be stuck in the back, though...and even up front, that is a LONG haul.
Jun 1, 2017, 9:13 am
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The flight isn't super relevant to me, and there's a really good chance I never take it. BUT...I always like to see an airline that is relevant to me adding routes on my side of the continent.
Jun 1, 2017, 9:19 am
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I too would have rather have seen LAX-HKG. But as a frequent HKG visitor, the only thing I like about this announcement is that it will probably make US-HKG-US flights SLIGHTLY easier to upgrade since no one will be flying the HKG-SIN tag anymore--probably a half-dozen or so people per flight in J heading onward to SIN?!?!?! (Dunno, just speculating).
I wonder what front cabin upgrades will look like on LAX-SIN; hopefully not as hard as SFO-SIN
Jun 1, 2017, 9:23 am
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It seems like the big winner here is Boeing / 789. Another strong data point for them to show to customers seeking ULH planes (alongside SFO - SIN).
Jun 1, 2017, 9:24 am
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I agree!! I am on a 787 flight right now from Europe and the service is poor in economy!! Hopefully they improve it for such a long flight and increase meal portion size and snack options!
Jun 1, 2017, 9:26 am
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My guess is that they have demand from corporate accounts ex-LA (mostly media/advertising/creative) but are losing enough of it via SFO to SQ's better product, and as a result, since they have spare aircraft, decided to just accept blocking seats to be able to try to secure that LAX premium traffic.
It will be interesting to see if SQ just matches them, and is willing to run the A359 weight restricted, until they get the ULH version.
Jun 1, 2017, 9:31 am
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I think a move like this proves non of us on the this forum or other .net airliner forum truly know what UA is ever thinking. I hope this also puts an end to all the "Is UA going to take delivery of the A350s"...none of us will know until UA makes an announcement, so any speculation is totally pointless.
Last edited by TurboFan779; Jun 1, 2017 at 9:45 am