United Airlines CEO to Make Historic Route Announcement Tomorrow (12 Dec 2018)
Dec 11, 2018, 8:51 pm
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My guess, some combination of the following:
a new round the world route
multiple new routes from IAD
EWR-JNB
IAH-PVG
ORD-TLV
SFO-BOM
a new round the world route
multiple new routes from IAD
EWR-JNB
IAH-PVG
ORD-TLV
SFO-BOM
Dec 11, 2018, 8:54 pm
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Okay, here’s a really really really long shot. Highly unlikely I know.
Multiple flights to AUH and code shared connections on Etihad.
Multiple flights to AUH and code shared connections on Etihad.
Dec 11, 2018, 9:09 pm
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Something out of DEN, perhaps? They are starting a 787 pilot base in DEN, after all...
Dec 11, 2018, 9:24 pm
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I don't think they could announce a new PVG route without getting it approved by the DOT and PRC government -- and they just petitioned the DOT to take over AA's slots for a second EWR-PVG frequency. If they intended to fly IAH-PVG, they'd have asked for that instead of the second EWR flight.
ORD to PER is nearly 11,000 miles. There's no commercial plane on the market with the range.
ORD to PER is nearly 11,000 miles. There's no commercial plane on the market with the range.
Dec 11, 2018, 9:25 pm
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It's gotta be some sort of ULH flight. UA has already shown they're willing to do it (SFO-SIN, IAH-SYD, etc.), possibly more so than other US airlines. I agree with those that say it is likely going to be multiple routes. Considering the new UA 787 base in DEN, and the IAD frequencies increases, I will surmise that these will be the two focal points tomorrow (there could be more too besides those two hubs). Don't forget, tomorrow is apparently the day the MWAA will approve the construction of the Polaris lounge at IAD, maybe UA wants to add some more excitement on top of this for IAD?
I will guess:
IAD-ICN
IAD-HKG or PVG
DEN-PEK
DEN-MUC
EWR-SYD (could this be done on a 787-10?)
I am excited to see what it is!
Edit to add: I could also see IAD-JNB or CPT
I will guess:
IAD-ICN
IAD-HKG or PVG
DEN-PEK
DEN-MUC
EWR-SYD (could this be done on a 787-10?)
I am excited to see what it is!
Edit to add: I could also see IAD-JNB or CPT
Dec 11, 2018, 9:27 pm
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SIN-DEL/BOM, restore RTW with UA, that feels historical
long shot (punt intented) SFO-DEL(/BOM) ???
long shot (punt intented) SFO-DEL(/BOM) ???
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Dec 11, 2018 at 9:36 pm Reason: long shot
Dec 11, 2018, 9:28 pm
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Going US-DXB/AUH/DOH-TLV is quite a backtrack, DXB-TLV alone is 1,300mi, over 3.5h of flight time. EWR-TLV vs EWR-DXB-TLV (if ME3 flew direct to EWR) is 2,500mi extra distance. If anything, it's something for WW/DY to take a stab at, but WW is failing miserably.
I think something historical would be to bring back JFK or a 5th freedom route. Otherwise it might be SFO-India or EWR-Africa.
I think something historical would be to bring back JFK or a 5th freedom route. Otherwise it might be SFO-India or EWR-Africa.
As for TLV, I think they can have nonstop ORD-TLV by operated 777 aircraft. They won't have any problem at all. They will departed flight at 7pm instead of 10pm.
Yes, we'll see what happens. If they start ORD-TLV by operated 777 aircraft.
Yes, they already have. They do have 787 pilot base in DEN, SFO, EWR, LAX, IAH and IAD, as well.
Dec 11, 2018, 9:30 pm
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I saw somewhere someone had mentioned Oscar was at ORD, but then hours later in LAX. So, maybe something along the lines of more buildup in LAX with a MEL/BNE? But, LAX also has a draw to GUM, and that is about the only thing that I would see as truly "historical".
But, since we're all playing the guessing game and going with a potential "multiple" announcement:
LAX-MEL/BNE/GUM (not all 3, just one)
-corresponding move of making LAX a "VP" hub rather than having it run by a Managing Director
ORD-TLV
SFO-India
100% removal of all 50 seat flights from EWR
But, since we're all playing the guessing game and going with a potential "multiple" announcement:
LAX-MEL/BNE/GUM (not all 3, just one)
-corresponding move of making LAX a "VP" hub rather than having it run by a Managing Director
ORD-TLV
SFO-India
100% removal of all 50 seat flights from EWR
Dec 11, 2018, 9:31 pm
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No. The 787-10 actually has much less range than the 787-9. It's intended to be used for shorter, high-volume routes; UA has targeted them for TATL and South America flights.
EWR-SYD is 9930 miles. By comparison, LAX-SIN is 8770 miles, and EWR-SIN, which UA can't do with any equipment they currently fly, is 9534.
UA already flies LAX-MEL. It's SFO-MEL that's missing from the network.
EWR-SYD is 9930 miles. By comparison, LAX-SIN is 8770 miles, and EWR-SIN, which UA can't do with any equipment they currently fly, is 9534.
UA already flies LAX-MEL. It's SFO-MEL that's missing from the network.
Dec 11, 2018, 9:33 pm
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No. The 787-10 actually has much less range than the 787-9. It's intended to be used for shorter, high-volume routes; UA has targeted them for TATL and South America flights.
EWR-SYD is 9930 miles. By comparison, LAX-SIN is 8770 miles, and EWR-SIN, which UA can't do with any equipment they currently fly, is 9534.
EWR-SYD is 9930 miles. By comparison, LAX-SIN is 8770 miles, and EWR-SIN, which UA can't do with any equipment they currently fly, is 9534.
Dec 11, 2018, 9:35 pm
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No. The 787-10 actually has much less range than the 787-9. It's intended to be used for shorter, high-volume routes; UA has targeted them for TATL and South America flights.
EWR-SYD is 9930 miles. By comparison, LAX-SIN is 8770 miles, and EWR-SIN, which UA can't do with any equipment they currently fly, is 9534.
UA already flies LAX-MEL. It's SFO-MEL that's missing from the network.
EWR-SYD is 9930 miles. By comparison, LAX-SIN is 8770 miles, and EWR-SIN, which UA can't do with any equipment they currently fly, is 9534.
UA already flies LAX-MEL. It's SFO-MEL that's missing from the network.
Dec 11, 2018, 9:37 pm
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Dec 11, 2018, 9:38 pm
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No. The 787-10 actually has much less range than the 787-9. It's intended to be used for shorter, high-volume routes; UA has targeted them for TATL and South America flights.
EWR-SYD is 9930 miles. By comparison, LAX-SIN is 8770 miles, and EWR-SIN, which UA can't do with any equipment they currently fly, is 9534.
UA already flies LAX-MEL. It's SFO-MEL that's missing from the network.
EWR-SYD is 9930 miles. By comparison, LAX-SIN is 8770 miles, and EWR-SIN, which UA can't do with any equipment they currently fly, is 9534.
UA already flies LAX-MEL. It's SFO-MEL that's missing from the network.
Dec 11, 2018, 9:40 pm
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