Travel Waiver: Middle East Unrest (May 11, 2021 May 25, 2021)
May 11, 2021, 4:26 pm
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Travel Waiver: Middle East Unrest (May 11, 2021 May 25, 2021)
Airport:
Original ticket must have been purchased by: May 10, 2021
Rebook language:
Jetstream Waiver (not posted / Jetstream page is down): https://jetstream.united.com/#/all-travel-waiver
Waiver Parameter Code (not posted): 1+ (?)
David
- Tel Aviv, IL (TLV)
Rebook language:
- The change fee and any difference in fare will be waived for new United flights departing between May 11, 2021 June 15, 2021, as long as travel is rescheduled in the originally ticketed cabin (any fare class) and between the same cities as originally ticketed.
- For wholly rescheduled travel departing after June 15, 2021, or for a change in departure or destination city, the change fee will be waived, but a difference in fare may apply. Rescheduled travel must be completed within one year from the date when the ticket was issued.
- View your reservation and select Change Flight to search for alternate flights.
Jetstream Waiver (not posted / Jetstream page is down): https://jetstream.united.com/#/all-travel-waiver
Waiver Parameter Code (not posted): 1+ (?)
David
May 12, 2021, 12:49 am
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Hi. Can someone tell what happened to flight 85 today (May 12)? I switched to it because my flight to ORD was canceled and then switched again and was curious if that was mistake so checked on it again and it seems to be going to Frankfurt?
May 12, 2021, 4:37 am
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Looks like it is making a stop at FRA for a few hours, then back en route to EWR.
May 12, 2021, 2:28 pm
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I flew on Flight 84 from EWR to TLV. that left yesterday 5/11. When we took off the pilot said that he loaded enough fuel to fly back to FRA if needed.
The same crew probably took the plane out as soon as the passengers were off, as not to have to stay in Israel due to the current situation.
The same crew probably took the plane out as soon as the passengers were off, as not to have to stay in Israel due to the current situation.
May 12, 2021, 2:58 pm
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I flew on Flight 84 from EWR to TLV. that left yesterday 5/11. When we took off the pilot said that he loaded enough fuel to fly back to FRA if needed.
The same crew probably took the plane out as soon as the passengers were off, as not to have to stay in Israel due to the current situation.
The same crew probably took the plane out as soon as the passengers were off, as not to have to stay in Israel due to the current situation.
Why wouldn't they be able to refuel?
May 12, 2021, 3:48 pm
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Perhaps the pilot was covering the situation, just in case, they were unable to land or decided against landing.
May 12, 2021, 4:08 pm
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"All we got told was that the flight crew is going to change there, and thats what happened though it took a long time.
UA 85: On the way to Newark, your United flight will be making a brief stop in Frankfurt to assign new crew members for the remainder of the journey. During this time, you will remain on board while your new crew prepares for departure and our ground team refuels your plane. We expect to arrive in Newark at 7:13 pm. Thank you for your understanding we look forward to welcoming you on board."
May 12, 2021, 5:11 pm
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Jetstream Waiver (posted): https://jetstream.united.com/#/all-travel-waiver
Waiver Parameter Code (posted): 2
Jetstream waiver Parameter Code 2:
David
Waiver Parameter Code (posted): 2
Jetstream waiver Parameter Code 2:
David
May 12, 2021, 5:20 pm
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A passenger on the diverted flight just left this comment on my blog,
"All we got told was that the flight crew is going to change there, and thats what happened though it took a long time.
UA 85: On the way to Newark, your United flight will be making a brief stop in Frankfurt to assign new crew members for the remainder of the journey. During this time, you will remain on board while your new crew prepares for departure and our ground team refuels your plane. We expect to arrive in Newark at 7:13 pm. Thank you for your understanding we look forward to welcoming you on board."
"All we got told was that the flight crew is going to change there, and thats what happened though it took a long time.
UA 85: On the way to Newark, your United flight will be making a brief stop in Frankfurt to assign new crew members for the remainder of the journey. During this time, you will remain on board while your new crew prepares for departure and our ground team refuels your plane. We expect to arrive in Newark at 7:13 pm. Thank you for your understanding we look forward to welcoming you on board."
Meanwhile, I've got to find a way home. Wish me luck!
May 12, 2021, 6:02 pm
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I'm in Tel Aviv at the moment, here's what I believe happened: With the current unrest UA probably didn't have a crew available (last couple of days were canceled) and could have even sent another crew home early on another carrier. That would make sense of the whole scheduled diversion.
Meanwhile, I've got to find a way home. Wish me luck!
Meanwhile, I've got to find a way home. Wish me luck!
Who knows when the US carriers will restart.
May 12, 2021, 7:23 pm
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I am in the same boat but trying to get to SF. I was just booked on UA via EWR on Sunday. Perhaps I should have taken that flight yesterday...even if it would have meant a FRA stop and an overnight in EWR.
May 12, 2021, 8:05 pm
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El Al is the only airline that's going to be flying between the US and TLV anytime soon, which is why all of their flights are getting booked up.
May 13, 2021, 12:12 am
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Amid Gaza rocket fire, officials close Ben Gurion to incoming flights
To spread civilian air travel across larger area, incoming flights to land at Ramon Airport in south, let off passengers, then fly to Ben Gurion Airport to pick up new ones https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-may-13-2021/
To spread civilian air travel across larger area, incoming flights to land at Ramon Airport in south, let off passengers, then fly to Ben Gurion Airport to pick up new ones https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-may-13-2021/
Last edited by WineCountryUA; May 13, 2021 at 12:19 am Reason: formating