United 2019 Domestic Network Changes -- 22 new routes, some reductions/deletions
. Kept wondering why people were bringing up Berlin as a non sequitur...
Oct 16, 2018, 7:01 am
#47
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Interesting, they chose times that are very different than SFO-CVG. Guess this helps prevent cannibalization and give people more options in Southern Ohio. Travel to DAY a lot from SFO and I would probably take the redeye to CMH and then the evening return from CVG.
Also, if you are flying TPAC, can fly to Asia from CMH and then when returning, go through CVG.
Also, if you are flying TPAC, can fly to Asia from CMH and then when returning, go through CVG.
But yes, the return does not line up well.
Open Jaw (CVG/CMH) with SFO would be a challenge for most Ohio residents, as it would involved rental cars or something. For SFO residents, could work.
Oct 16, 2018, 7:23 am
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The IAD-PHL cut is annoying. Especially with the limited frequencies on PHL-ORD/IAH. In my experience, they offered more PHL-IAD connections than ORD/IAH. Flights like PHL-AUS/SAT/DFW/MCI/LAX all had a number of options over the other hubs. Likely what led to the downfall of the route because it was 99% cheap connections. Would like to see a flight or two added to one of the other hubs.
It's worth noting that AA does not compete directly on PHL-IAD and AA is down to 2-4 daily on PHL-DCA.
It's worth noting that AA does not compete directly on PHL-IAD and AA is down to 2-4 daily on PHL-DCA.
Oct 16, 2018, 7:27 am
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Oct 16, 2018, 8:31 am
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The longer HHH runway just went into operation in July, by some media accounts.
Oct 16, 2018, 9:48 am
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The IAD-PHL cut is annoying. Especially with the limited frequencies on PHL-ORD/IAH. In my experience, they offered more PHL-IAD connections than ORD/IAH. Flights like PHL-AUS/SAT/DFW/MCI/LAX all had a number of options over the other hubs. Likely what led to the downfall of the route because it was 99% cheap connections. Would like to see a flight or two added to one of the other hubs.
It's worth noting that AA does not compete directly on PHL-IAD and AA is down to 2-4 daily on PHL-DCA.
It's worth noting that AA does not compete directly on PHL-IAD and AA is down to 2-4 daily on PHL-DCA.
Oct 16, 2018, 10:21 am
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Not only can this be heavily discounted; it is quite convenient and works pretty well. I was positively impressed when I did this (in the other direction, ZFV-EWR) earlier this year.
Oct 16, 2018, 11:44 am
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EWR-MHT is still operating. It is IAD-MHT that was cancelled. I actually didn't notice they'd added IAD-MHT. There used to be ORD-MHT also; not sure when that went away.
And in the theme of things I hadn't noticed, I am also sort of surprised IAD-ELM was ever added. I would have thought there was barely enough traffic to justify EWR-ELM.
And in the theme of things I hadn't noticed, I am also sort of surprised IAD-ELM was ever added. I would have thought there was barely enough traffic to justify EWR-ELM.
Both MHT and ELM-EWR are getting replaced by IAD. That’s the point.
Oct 16, 2018, 12:18 pm
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My problem isn't "how will I get to New York," I'm not starving for options. My problem is the lack of air access to connections to the northeast that aren't as available at ORD, or connections elsewhere that aren't as efficient at ORD. I get that WN is always an option and that I could quit my bellyaching and go to IAD but, uh, I'd rather not.
Oct 16, 2018, 1:26 pm
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I guess UA's presence at PHL is shrinking. I typically go through IAD when flying to the southeast. The only time I connect INTL was back when they still went to DXB. Anyways, I am going to miss running over to the TK lounge at IAD. I don't think I'll be going to IAD again anytime soon.
Oct 16, 2018, 3:22 pm
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I guess UA's presence at PHL is shrinking. I typically go through IAD when flying to the southeast. The only time I connect INTL was back when they still went to DXB. Anyways, I am going to miss running over to the TK lounge at IAD. I don't think I'll be going to IAD again anytime soon.