United begins Orange County - Honolulu May 6, variable frequency
Feb 21, 2021, 1:52 pm
#46
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Technically, SNA has two runways, at least according to Wikipedia, although the much smaller one (2R) is used for general aviation:
Runways
John Wayne Airport covers 504 acres (2.04 km2).[1] The airport has multiple general aviation facilities, an airline concourse building split into three terminal areas, and 2 paved runways.- Runway 2L/20R: 5,701 by 150 feet (1,738 m × 46 m), used by commercial aircraft and general aviation serving most incoming and departing traffic to the west of the airport. This runway is ILS equipped.
- Runway 2R/20L: 2,887 by 75 feet (880 m × 23 m), used by smaller general aviation aircraft and light aircraft.
Feb 21, 2021, 11:23 pm
#47
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I have definitely taken off of 2R in regional aircraft such as the ERJ175, so it is used for commercial aviation; however, you are correct that a 737-X would only be able to operate the planned HI route using the main runway, 2L.
Feb 21, 2021, 11:46 pm
#48
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I only flew it once. It was like HKG-LAX-SNA. Weather was terrible. Multi hour delay. Definitely could have driven much faster. And the premium for that booking was $400 versus stopping at LAX. ouch!
Feb 22, 2021, 7:20 am
#49
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Runway 20L/2R at SNA is only 2,887' long and 75' wide. None of the airline aircraft could use that runway. Maybe an old Twin-Otter but I'm not even sure about that.
Feb 22, 2021, 10:21 am
#50
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Agree. Runway 2/20 is 3,000 ft x 100 at Kapalua (JHM), and that feels pretty short when landing. I don't think I've ever seen a commercial jet in and out of there, only props.
May 6, 2021, 9:10 am
#51
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Inagural
Sorry for the bad lighting on the pictures. Just initial reports. SNA has Hawaii preclear, like other UA flights
Had a Hawaiian band and some UA employees kick off. All passengers got a Lei made from shells and a gift bag
Pretty normal flight from Y perspective, snacks were sold. Had about 10 UA staff welcome us in HNL with some live music
1 HNL based FA, 2 IAH, captain was excellent with communication, LAX based. Half way to Hawaii was played with 2 winners receiving Polaris gel pillows
Post arrival POG juice and Mac nut bar
Had a Hawaiian band and some UA employees kick off. All passengers got a Lei made from shells and a gift bag
Pretty normal flight from Y perspective, snacks were sold. Had about 10 UA staff welcome us in HNL with some live music
1 HNL based FA, 2 IAH, captain was excellent with communication, LAX based. Half way to Hawaii was played with 2 winners receiving Polaris gel pillows
Post arrival POG juice and Mac nut bar
Last edited by thejaredhuang; May 6, 2021 at 3:51 pm
May 6, 2021, 10:59 am
#53
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May 6, 2021, 11:18 am
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May 10, 2021, 12:30 am
#57
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About 40% full on the way back tonight, hoping it performs well in the future too.
Dinner in F tonight
Grilled chicken with some sort of sweet stir fry sauce, couldn't quite catch what the IAD based crew was saying
Dinner in F tonight
Grilled chicken with some sort of sweet stir fry sauce, couldn't quite catch what the IAD based crew was saying
May 23, 2021, 9:36 pm
#58
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Flying SNA to HNL in Y next week. Has anyone flown in economy? Were there any snacks at all on this 6 hour flight and are there plugs for my laptop? I'm gold on American and don't have status on United... I have forgotten what it's like to fly without status. It looks like I cannot even select a seat unless I pay.
May 23, 2021, 9:58 pm
#59
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Where to Sit on a United 737-700 - FlyerTalk Forums
Seats Row 23 and forward have AC power (between seats -- so 2 outlets per 3 seat group) -- Rows that are extra cost for non-elites.
Suggest bring a personal stash.
Things will improve https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...alcohol-y.html
The free seats are probably long gone (last 8 rows)