787-10 LAX-EWR today, 20 Dec. 2018
Dec 20, 2018, 9:42 am
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787-10 LAX-EWR today, 20 Dec. 2018
I awoke early today for my flight from LAX-EWR and looked to see if I could get on an earlier flight. To my surprise, UA25 at 8:15am was showing as a 787-10. I was able to switch and snag a premium plus seat.
Awaiting take-off ( a few minutes late since maintenance is checking some of the new equipment). Seems nice so far.
Awaiting take-off ( a few minutes late since maintenance is checking some of the new equipment). Seems nice so far.
Dec 20, 2018, 10:29 am
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I awoke early today for my flight from LAX-EWR and looked to see if I could get on an earlier flight. To my surprise, UA25 at 8:15am was showing as a 787-10. I was able to switch and snag a premium plus seat.
Awaiting take-off ( a few minutes late since maintenance is checking some of the new equipment). Seems nice so far.
Awaiting take-off ( a few minutes late since maintenance is checking some of the new equipment). Seems nice so far.
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Dec 20, 2018, 3:09 pm
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Dec 20, 2018, 3:12 pm
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I transferred to the flight last minute. Since I was in premium plus, I wanted to try it out and didn't try to upgrade. However, when I looked at the list it appeared that there were a pretty large number of upgrades, more than typical for this route.
The flight ended up leaving 1hr 45min late due to maintenance issues. The potable water system wasn't working and it had to be formally decommissioned. Since the aircraft is new, it took the maintenance crew a long time to figure out how to follow the procedures. So, no water in sinks in the bathrooms (they furnished anti-microbial wipes). Also, power outlets weren't working. Still glad to be on the flight. Premium Economy is no substitute for business class, but a material improvement above E+.
The flight ended up leaving 1hr 45min late due to maintenance issues. The potable water system wasn't working and it had to be formally decommissioned. Since the aircraft is new, it took the maintenance crew a long time to figure out how to follow the procedures. So, no water in sinks in the bathrooms (they furnished anti-microbial wipes). Also, power outlets weren't working. Still glad to be on the flight. Premium Economy is no substitute for business class, but a material improvement above E+.
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Dec 20, 2018, 3:19 pm
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That makes sense, if it's replacing what was going to be a 787-8. Many more business seats than they planned on.
Dec 20, 2018, 3:40 pm
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Dec 20, 2018, 9:43 pm
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Dec 20, 2018, 10:24 pm
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The flight ended up leaving 1hr 45min late due to maintenance issues. The potable water system wasn't working and it had to be formally decommissioned. Since the aircraft is new, it took the maintenance crew a long time to figure out how to follow the procedures. So, no water in sinks in the bathrooms (they furnished anti-microbial wipes). Also, power outlets weren't working. Still glad to be on the flight. Premium Economy is no substitute for business class, but a material improvement above E+.
Dec 21, 2018, 12:56 am
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Fairly normal for a brand new airplane to have "squawks" with various systems early on. It takes a little breaking in, and as seen here, maintenance needs some time to get familiar with a new type.