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https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N36272

Star Wars and United tie in? UA Star Wars livery - 738 N36272 (now in service)

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Nov 8, 2019, 10:34 am

#61

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Originally Posted by venomtrilogy

I really like that it shows up as an X-wing on flightaware.

Ah, indeed, I hadn't checked when I made my earlier comment. FR24 still shows a regular plane though at least in the app

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Nov 8, 2019, 11:00 am

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I was on the new livery MCO to IAH last night. As a Star Wars fan it was pretty cool, I got to the gate late so I didn't even see the outside of the plane until I was walking through the door. Economy seat covers are dark and light side corresponding to the sides of the plane as well. First class was unchanged (old seats with the Direct TV monitors and plugs that dont work).

The movie selection for the TV monitors was ALL of the 8 primary Star Wars movies to date.

It was also cool pulling up to the gate and seeing people in the terminal and ramp workers taking pics as we parked!

Only gripe was they had the same Star Wars theme on a tight audio loop for the whole boarding process, probably could have gotten a bit more creative there.

Nov 8, 2019, 11:06 am

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Originally Posted by scracer14

Only gripe was they had the same Star Wars theme on a tight audio loop for the whole boarding process, probably could have gotten a bit more creative there.

Like the Family Guy parody of the cantina band?

"Any requests? Shout them out! (play the same song!) Ok, same song, here we go!"

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Nov 8, 2019, 11:47 am

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Originally Posted by cricketer

Looks like I'll get to see this in SEA tomorrow. Quite like the look of it in the video, so will be nice to get an up close and personal viewing.

Sorry, no more SEA visit, instead its going to TPA and then sleep at IAD! Edit: TPA flight got delayed, and they replaced the plane.

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Originally Posted by LASUA1K

I’m flying on this tomorrow SEA-ORD. Looks pretty cool! Any goodies being passed today?

Very very sorry, but thats not going to happen!

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Nov 8, 2019, 11:52 am

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Originally Posted by seanp7

Both sides of the force on (and inside) one plane is more representative of the inner struggle the series depicts for Anakin/Kyro Ren/Rey, don't you think?

Wow that just happened. The rage and hatred is building up here in 1E.

Nov 8, 2019, 12:18 pm

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Both sides of the force on (and inside) one plane is more representative of the inner struggle the series depicts for Anakin/Kyro Ren/Rey, don't you think?

And Luke. Don't forget Luke.

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Nov 8, 2019, 12:20 pm

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At least swap in those little Death Star salt and pepper shakers from Polaris for F...

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Nov 8, 2019, 2:14 pm

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Nov 9, 2019, 10:47 am

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How about a press pic on the other side? The best installment after all was the one where the dark side notches a win.

Nov 9, 2019, 10:54 am

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How about a press pic on the other side? The best installment after all was the one where the dark side notches a win.

Use the force, Luke (or Google).

Nov 10, 2019, 7:30 am

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Storm Troopers at IAH. They probably won’t show up at Liberty Int’l because they’re scared of the EWR staff.

https://www.chron.com/travel/article...oustonhomepage

Nov 10, 2019, 10:29 am

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I would buy a model of this plane. just saying.

You can.

https://exclusives.mileageplus.com/L...nited-Airlines

Nov 10, 2019, 11:20 am

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You can.

https://exclusives.mileageplus.com/L...nited-Airlines

You can literally buy a 737-800. If you go on the Boeing tour in Everett, they'll tell you that all of their currently produced jetliners are for sale. You just need to show up with tens to hundreds of millions of dollars and place an order. And the entity taking delivery of the plane can ask Boeing to paint it however it wants, so...