Another Fauxlaris vs Polaris question
Jul 13, 2021, 2:57 pm
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A long trip in the front end of planes isn't enhanced by a/c downguages along the way. I flew Delta IAH-Nagoya 6 times/year for 3 years a while back. 3-segment outbound was tolerable - often regional jet to 757 to MD-11. Coming back was reverse, often MD-11 to 757 to RJ. I'd rather end a trip if I can on a big, comfortable plane, not a smaller one (even in domestic F).
Jul 13, 2021, 7:53 pm
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Hard pass on an ORD detour. Take one of the Diamond center seats, especially a bulkhead and enjoy better foot space and aisle access. Food service is awful right now, so plan accordingly.
Jul 13, 2021, 8:02 pm
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Interesting, I'm booked on and IAH-AMS flight in October. How far out are they rescheduling? Do we know when that route will be active?
Jul 14, 2021, 4:42 am
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Just flew Polaris ATH-EWR two days ago. I was shocked at how poor the food quality was. It is below an average domestic FC meal. UA needs to do WAY better on this.
Jul 14, 2021, 6:49 am
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Jul 14, 2021, 7:29 am
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you’ll likely get rebooked via ORD or EWR if United doesn’t restart IAH-AMS (which is IMO unlikely…)
Bait & switch, selling a flight (to my knowledge) that United hasn’t flown in over a year…
Jul 14, 2021, 9:03 am
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I have an upcoming EWR-BRU flight on a 787-10 Dreamliner, the seat map shows 1-2-1. I assumed these were the real Polaris seats (?), but how can you tell if it's not the new seats? Regardless, I'm bound to this flight whether it's faux or real. Thanks
Jul 14, 2021, 9:04 am
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787-10 is only in one configuration (1-2-1 up front).
Jul 14, 2021, 9:28 am
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KLM are flying that route. I’d expect a notification (if you booked direct with United) of any changes up to 6/7 weeks out. If you booked third party you’ll have to check your itinerary on United to see if there have been any changes.
you’ll likely get rebooked via ORD or EWR if United doesn’t restart IAH-AMS (which is IMO unlikely…)
Bait & switch, selling a flight (to my knowledge) that United hasn’t flown in over a year…
you’ll likely get rebooked via ORD or EWR if United doesn’t restart IAH-AMS (which is IMO unlikely…)
Bait & switch, selling a flight (to my knowledge) that United hasn’t flown in over a year…
Jul 14, 2021, 10:31 am
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Jul 14, 2021, 10:38 am
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Okay, thanks for the confirmation on real Polaris seats for my upcoming flight, although not sure what you mean by the 789 updates. I checked the aircraft type on my itinerary and it says Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner.
Jul 14, 2021, 1:13 pm
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Fauxlaris is funny, but the old seats aren't bad. For me, sleeping was more comfortable in old config as I could keep my knees up if I wanted. Also, when traveling solo I always chose bulkhead, usually 8E on the PMCO 777 or, even better, 5E which was next to the crew rest seat of of 5D (usually empty). 6'3" so now I bang my knees on the tray table when it sleeping as it is stowed under the tv area, reducing height in the footwell. Love the new polaris but it's not all positives.
Jul 14, 2021, 3:10 pm
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Jul 14, 2021, 6:21 pm
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Dyce had the crystal ball in Your Itinerary Gets Fauxkd game of phantom scheduling. I was about to ask what an IAH schedule placeholder was, until United notified me today I'm now flying via ORD with a 5 hour layover. SMH. With regard to my original post, I am no longer Faux, just real Po.
Last edited by etna9726b; Jul 14, 2021 at 7:06 pm