744 replacing 777 on International Routes starting Spring 2010
Jan 8, 2010, 6:19 pm
#46
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Along with the new F, C and Y updates, I think a good number of the 777s are due for a heavy check and paint...a few 777s have recently been repainted, notably since the 747 was subbing on ORD-HNL and IAD-NRT-PEK.
Jan 8, 2010, 10:49 pm
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Different 777s - UA doesn't have the extra long range variety that have come out in the last couple years
Jan 9, 2010, 12:09 am
#48
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The distance was not too great to cover, if you around UA long enough, UA had used 777 to fly the even longer ORD-HKG for a short time.
DL use 777-200LR, and VA use 777-300ER, whereas UA use 777-200ER.
200LR and 300ER can do it without significant weight restrictions, but 200ER does. They are not going to use a plane type where it cannot make the most money.
Jan 9, 2010, 1:44 am
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DL never ran away from PVG -- it operates into PVG daily from both DTW and PVG; now that DL's acquired NW, it has more attractive options beyond ATL. And with Delta/Virgin Blue's proposed joint venture likely getting approved, SYD's likely to be around for awhile.
That said, I do agree that demand from US carriers for additional services into China looks to have cooled/lost its appeal for now...
That said, I do agree that demand from US carriers for additional services into China looks to have cooled/lost its appeal for now...
Jan 9, 2010, 6:41 am
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. But I agree that if you are flying Y with no chance of an upgrade to the new lie-flats, the 777 is a much better choice over 744.