Go Back  FlyerTalk Forums > Miles&Points > Airlines and Mileage Programs > United Airlines | MileagePlus
Reload this Page >

UA cargo-only flights during COVID-19 era

Register
Community
Wiki Posts
Today's Posts
Search
Old May 12, 2020, 2:04 pm
FlyerTalk Forums Expert How-Tos and Guides
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
https://www.unitedcargo.com/
Widebody Schedule May 5-11-20
cargo-only flights are listed

12 May 2020
Originally Posted by EWR764
UA cargo-only service for May listed by hub with return flights mostly deleted (cargo-only sections in 27XX/28XX flight number range):

EWR-BOM 2830 77W 3x
EWR-FRA 2798 77W/787 3x
EWR-SFO 2730 77W 1x

GUM-LAX 2797 77W/787 Daily (operating PVG-LAX-GUM)
GUM-PVG 2778 77W Daily
GUM-SFO 2849 77W 3x (operating TPE-GUM-SFO)
GUM-TPE 2847 77W 3x

HKG-SIN 2861 77W/787 3x

IAD-BRU 2792 787 3x
IAD-DUB 2816 787 3x
IAD-NRT 2863 787 Daily
IAD-SJU 2810 77W 1x

IAH-AMS 2786 77W 2x
IAH-FRA 2788 77W 3x
IAH-SCL 2790 787 2x

LAX-FRA 2796 77W 3x
LAX-GUM 2765 77W Daily (operating LAX-GUM-PVG)
LAX-HKG 2852 77W Daily
LAX-HKG 2774 77W Daily
LAX-LHR 2800 787 2x
LAX-SYD 2812 787 4x

NRT-CTU 2801 787 Daily
NRT-PEK 2845 787 Daily
NRT-PEK 2822 787 Daily
NRT-PEK 2836 787 4x
NRT-PVG 2808 787 Daily
NRT-PVG 2850 787 Daily

ORD-AMS 2810 787 2x
ORD-BRU 2841 787 Daily
ORD-FRA 2776 77W 3x
ORD-HKG 2865 77W Daily
ORD-LHR 2806 787 2x
ORD-NRT 2820 787 Daily
ORD-NRT 2821 787 Daily
ORD-SFO 2853 77W 1x
ORD-ZRH 2782 787 3x

SFO-AMS 2768 77W 3x
SFO-FRA 2780 77W 2x
SFO-GUM 2846 77W 3x
SFO-HKG 2861 77W/787 3x
SFO-ICN 2832 787 3x
SFO-MEL 2854 1x
SFO-NRT 2826 787 Daily
SFO-NRT 2834 787 Daily
SFO-NRT 2835 787 4x
SFO-SYD 2812 787 3x

All 777 flights are 77W, 787s are EQV, all series, but mostly 789.

Print Wikipost

UA cargo-only flights during COVID-19 era

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 21, 2020, 10:44 am
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Programs: UA 1K MM
Posts: 136
UA cargo-only flights during COVID-19 era
Noticed this one go out last night as UA2802 ORD-FRA, empty seat maps both directions. Any clue what this bi-directional ferry was for? To pick up crew or other staff? Isn't there an easier way than sending an empty 789?
ChicagoUnited is offline  
Reply
Old Mar 21, 2020, 10:55 am
  #2  
Moderator: United Airlines
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,857
Hard to tell many individuals were on these flights (might have included other employees returning to USA besides the crew of a recent flight) but narrowbodies can not make this flight without multiple stops which could be problematic with the number of border closures.
WineCountryUA is offline  
Reply
Old Mar 21, 2020, 11:02 am
  #3  
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: KEWR
Programs: Marriott Platinum
Posts: 794
No F/As on board. May be one of those cargo only flights.
clubord is offline  
Reply
Old Mar 21, 2020, 2:02 pm
  #4  
 
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 4,772
Cargo section.
worldtrav is offline  
Reply
Old Mar 21, 2020, 2:48 pm
  #5  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Oct 1999
Posts: 11,468
Originally Posted by worldtrav
Cargo section.
Due to very limited cargo space cargo rates have been spiking hugely.
A friend in freight forwarding mentioned a five-fold increase - and that was earlier this week.
Given that, UA might run some "empty" overseas flights here and there.
cesco.g is offline  
Reply
Old Mar 21, 2020, 2:56 pm
  #6  
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: BDL/NYC/BOS
Programs: UA/*A Gold, Global Entry, Marriott Plat, Hilton+IHG Gold, Hertz PC, DL
Posts: 1,752
Per UA pilot clubord in another thread, the pilots have been notified that more cargo-only flights will be flown.

The pax 777 is a cargo beast, especially the GE variants.
riphamilton is offline  
Reply
Old Mar 21, 2020, 3:05 pm
  #7  
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 208
This one was a cargo section for USPS.

Some various others to FRA, LHR, and AMS.
runner450 is online now  
Reply
Old Mar 22, 2020, 9:36 am
  #8  
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: 42mi from AMS
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott LT Au, Hilton C, IHG PtA
Posts: 576
Originally Posted by runner450
Some various others to FRA, LHR, and AMS.
Dutch aviation website reported United folks saying at least twice weekly 777 freight flights to AMS for the foreseeable future...
jupper is offline  
Reply
Old Mar 22, 2020, 4:19 pm
  #9  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: London & Sonoma CA
Programs: UA 1K, MM *G for life, BAEC Gold
Posts: 10,227
I wonder how long it would take and how much it would cost to remove the economy section and make at least part of the main deck suitable for cargo.
lhrsfo is offline  
Reply
Old Mar 22, 2020, 4:37 pm
  #10  
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 129
Originally Posted by lhrsfo
I wonder how long it would take and how much it would cost to remove the economy section and make at least part of the main deck suitable for cargo.
How long would it take to cut in a door large enough to load pallets?
Meola10 is offline  
Reply
Old Mar 22, 2020, 5:51 pm
  #11  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: 4éme
Posts: 12,043
Originally Posted by Meola10
How long would it take to cut in a door large enough to load pallets?
Strap the cargo into seats.
TomMM is offline  
Reply
Old Mar 22, 2020, 6:57 pm
  #12  
Moderator: Smoking Lounge; FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: SFO
Programs: Lifetime (for now) Gold MM, HH Gold, Giving Tootsie Pops to UA employees, & a retired hockey goalie
Posts: 28,878
Originally Posted by TomMM
Strap the cargo into seats.
Which cargo would get E+
Gar1P likes this.
goalie is offline  
Reply
Old Mar 22, 2020, 7:37 pm
  #13  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: 4éme
Posts: 12,043
Originally Posted by goalie
Which cargo would get E+
Preboarders
TomMM is offline  
Reply
Old Mar 22, 2020, 9:00 pm
  #14  
Moderator: Smoking Lounge; FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: SFO
Programs: Lifetime (for now) Gold MM, HH Gold, Giving Tootsie Pops to UA employees, & a retired hockey goalie
Posts: 28,878
Originally Posted by TomMM
Preboarders
Welcome to Instant Rimshot
goalie is offline  
Reply
Old Mar 22, 2020, 10:46 pm
  #15  
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: UA MP
Posts: 1,659
Originally Posted by TomMM
Strap the cargo into seats.
But not exit row - I don't think the cargo can verbally respond to the crew that they understand the obligations that come with sitting in the exit row.
acregal is offline  
Reply



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.