Apr 16, 2019, 4:16 pm
Last edit by: tarheelnj
*** Email 7/30/19 - EWR-DEL/BOM nonstops resume September 6th.***
Posted 16 Juky 2019
Posted 15 July 2019
Posted 21 June 2019
Older Updates -- DEL "Cancellations" extended thru end of July 2019 (although Travel Alerts still refers to July 2)
Was "announced" in the Q1 earnings conference call today this would be extended to 2 July 2019, the data in "Travel waivers" has not been updated.
related thread -]UA 48/49 EWR BOM suspended due to "current events in Iran" 20 June 2019 until 1 Sept?
Posted 16 Juky 2019
Posted 15 July 2019
Posted 21 June 2019
Older Updates -- DEL "Cancellations" extended thru end of July 2019 (although Travel Alerts still refers to July 2)
Was "announced" in the Q1 earnings conference call today this would be extended to 2 July 2019, the data in "Travel waivers" has not been updated.
DEL service suspended until July
Due to seasonal winds and the continued closure of Pakistani airspace, we’re currently unable to operate our flights between New York/Newark (EWR) and New Delhi (DEL) while meeting crew flying time requirements. Beginning April 5, in order to minimize the inconveniences for our customers, we will suspend the service until July 2 for eastbound flights and July 3 for westbound flights. We’ll continue to closely monitor this situation and remain in contact with U.S. government authorities and our international partners. We’re also reaching out directly to our customers booked on these flights to provide alternative travel options, including rebooking on other airlines or offering full refunds. We will continue to operate our nonstop flights from New York/Newark to Mumbai (BOM).
Due to seasonal winds and the continued closure of Pakistani airspace, we’re currently unable to operate our flights between New York/Newark (EWR) and New Delhi (DEL) while meeting crew flying time requirements. Beginning April 5, in order to minimize the inconveniences for our customers, we will suspend the service until July 2 for eastbound flights and July 3 for westbound flights. We’ll continue to closely monitor this situation and remain in contact with U.S. government authorities and our international partners. We’re also reaching out directly to our customers booked on these flights to provide alternative travel options, including rebooking on other airlines or offering full refunds. We will continue to operate our nonstop flights from New York/Newark to Mumbai (BOM).
related thread -]UA 48/49 EWR BOM suspended due to "current events in Iran" 20 June 2019 until 1 Sept?
India/Pakistan 2019 conflict impacts UA to India,DEL suspended 5 Apr 19 until 5 Sept?
Mar 2, 2019, 3:03 pm
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Pretty clear they'd prefer BGR but it seems like the frame can't quite make it there from DEL due to the much longer routing.
Mar 12, 2019, 12:24 pm
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Diversion to MUC
I'm on BOM-EWR this week and apparently all flights this week including mine are routing via MUC. My email says I will land in EWR at 1120am, too late to get any of the morning connections to BNA. Do I have any options if I don't want to get to BNA at 4:00 p.m.?
Mar 13, 2019, 6:13 am
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I am surprised UA hasn’t put up a Travel Advisory on this. Latest news is that this closure will continue through end of April (per Air India).
Both DEL and BOM - EWR flights will continue to stop in Germany. Why they chose Germany is beyond me. The flights have to leave India a couple hours behind their original schedule in order not to arrive before the morning curfew in Germany. So this further adds to the arrival delay. I would think KEF would be better.
Also not sure why they don’t weight restrict BOM and go nonstop like Air India will. Or rotate a 787-9 onto the route (though I realize there isn’t a 787 base in EWR yet).
The way UA has been handling this is not good, in my opinion. I just cancelled my DEL-USA return in J yesterday and rebooked via another airline to get home faster.
Both DEL and BOM - EWR flights will continue to stop in Germany. Why they chose Germany is beyond me. The flights have to leave India a couple hours behind their original schedule in order not to arrive before the morning curfew in Germany. So this further adds to the arrival delay. I would think KEF would be better.
Also not sure why they don’t weight restrict BOM and go nonstop like Air India will. Or rotate a 787-9 onto the route (though I realize there isn’t a 787 base in EWR yet).
The way UA has been handling this is not good, in my opinion. I just cancelled my DEL-USA return in J yesterday and rebooked via another airline to get home faster.
Mar 13, 2019, 7:46 pm
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Saturday’s UA49 at 11:10pm is already delayed... Thursday morning?
Anyone know what is going on with Saturday’s UA49? I just got a text message I first assumed as in error. Today (Thursday morning at 5:25amIST) I got a notification that my flight UA49 on Saturday is already delayed due to “resolving an unexpected operational issue.” This has got to be the earliest I’ve ever had a flight delay notification.
Anyone know what is going on? Should I start preemptively looking into rebooking options?
Anyone know what is going on? Should I start preemptively looking into rebooking options?
Mar 13, 2019, 7:52 pm
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Mar 13, 2019, 7:52 pm
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Mar 13, 2019, 7:54 pm
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Mar 13, 2019, 10:10 pm
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UA's India flights stopping in Europe due to Pakistani airspace closure. Because they can't fly through Pakistan and US flagged birds won't fly over Iran the routing is outside the aircrafts' range. AC can still make it into India nonstop as they are able to route over Iran, so swapping to AC via YYZ might be an option if you're concerned. See below for full discussion.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...s-del-bom.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...s-del-bom.html
Mar 13, 2019, 10:22 pm
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Did they make you deplane in MUC or are passengers allowed to stay on the plane during the refuel/recrew?
Mar 13, 2019, 10:51 pm
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Because they have extensive operations already in MUC and FRA.
Mar 14, 2019, 1:14 am
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UA's India flights stopping in Europe due to Pakistani airspace closure. Because they can't fly through Pakistan and US flagged birds won't fly over Iran the routing is outside the aircrafts' range. AC can still make it into India nonstop as they are able to route over Iran, so swapping to AC via YYZ might be an option if you're concerned.
Mar 14, 2019, 6:43 am
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UA is able to post this in advance because it amounts to a scheduled delay. Put simply, UA knows that the aircraft will make a planned technical stop at MUC, switch crews and fly onwards. It likely already has slots scheduled and is thus able to post all of this now.
Changing your ticket won't appreciably affect the result, e.g., the need for refueling and likely crew swap in some location.
Changing your ticket won't appreciably affect the result, e.g., the need for refueling and likely crew swap in some location.