Empty C class
Aug 28, 2002 | 12:23 am
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Empty C class
Just got off SFO-NRT and it was very empty. 6 people in the lower deck C (1 1K, 2 PEs and 3 non revs), 17 on the upper deck.
It was a great flight and the Obento was excellent!
I've never seen a UA C cabin that empty on an international flight! I even got an empty seat next to me.
Time for a shower in the RCC then SQ lounge.
[This message has been edited by Empress (edited 08-28-2002).]
It was a great flight and the Obento was excellent!
I've never seen a UA C cabin that empty on an international flight! I even got an empty seat next to me.
Time for a shower in the RCC then SQ lounge.
[This message has been edited by Empress (edited 08-28-2002).]
Aug 28, 2002 | 1:07 am
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In case anyone is around NRT reading this, I am in the SQ lounge until 5:10p or so. Drop by if you are around! Nice and quiet here. Great food and champagne too!
Aug 28, 2002 | 1:10 am
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Just curious, if you were NC, when was your upgrade confirmed?
Aug 28, 2002 | 1:16 am
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All segments confirmed at time of booking back in early July. NRT-SIN cleared in late July.
Aug 28, 2002 | 5:38 am
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This explains why earlier this week they announced the cancellation of the 3rd daily SFO-NRT. I forget the effective date but there'll soon be only two dailies SFO-NRT, one in a 747 and the other one in a 777. I guess the slot is being used with a 3rd NRT-Seoul.
Aug 28, 2002 | 8:46 am
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My flight on that route on 5 Sep STILL hasn't cleared and the C cabin is pretty wide open.
Aug 28, 2002 | 9:27 am
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..Maybe its because C is way too expensive on this route? I can fly SFO-TPE for $2200 R/T in C and then shuttle back and forth to NRT (in Y or C) for roughly 50% less.
In fact, I am getting ready to book a ticket doing just this thing today.
In fact, I am getting ready to book a ticket doing just this thing today.
Aug 28, 2002 | 9:30 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by nef0423:
This explains why earlier this week they announced the cancellation of the 3rd daily SFO-NRT. I forget the effective date but there'll soon be only two dailies SFO-NRT, one in a 747 and the other one in a 777. I guess the slot is being used with a 3rd NRT-Seoul.</font>
This explains why earlier this week they announced the cancellation of the 3rd daily SFO-NRT. I forget the effective date but there'll soon be only two dailies SFO-NRT, one in a 747 and the other one in a 777. I guess the slot is being used with a 3rd NRT-Seoul.</font>
Aug 28, 2002 | 9:55 am
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On the other hand, NRT-SIN was full in C (1 empty seat) and the all Japanese crew was wonderful!
Got into the Silver Kris lounge without a problem. Just needed to show my *G card and I was in!
As for cancelling one of the SFO-NRT flights... seems like UA is still operating 3 flights for the winter (2 747 & 1 777) but it's down to 2 flights a day for Sept 8 - Oct 27.
Got into the Silver Kris lounge without a problem. Just needed to show my *G card and I was in!
As for cancelling one of the SFO-NRT flights... seems like UA is still operating 3 flights for the winter (2 747 & 1 777) but it's down to 2 flights a day for Sept 8 - Oct 27.