ua947 iad-lax 2/24/10: 777x3 with 8 out 10 lavs inop due to no water
Mar 4, 2010, 10:10 am
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Goalie,
Did you get tail numbers? Curious whether it's the same one.
Did you get tail numbers? Curious whether it's the same one.
Mar 4, 2010, 10:15 am
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Goalie,
I'm on 946 on Sat. Please tell me you not on it too. You're bad luck
I'm on 946 on Sat. Please tell me you not on it too. You're bad luck
Mar 4, 2010, 10:23 am
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no (my bad) but i would like to know how one can find out as i'm drafting a letter to ua and if it is the same a/c, then it is totally unacceptable
nope, done flying for a little bit so you're safe (least i hope so 
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Mar 4, 2010, 11:57 am
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So, all the marketing stories from United managers in Hemisphere about the re-committment to maintenance, along with clean, functional aircraft is not true? Shocking. 
Sarcasm aside, I'm glad the UA crew members do what they can to make customers more comfortable when the Company let's us down.
Sarcasm aside, I'm glad the UA crew members do what they can to make customers more comfortable when the Company let's us down.
Mar 4, 2010, 2:02 pm
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Goalie -
Tail number on 2/24 was N768UA.
Tail number on 2/24 was N768UA.
Mar 4, 2010, 2:59 pm
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So, all the marketing stories from United managers in Hemisphere about the re-committment to maintenance, along with clean, functional aircraft is not true? Shocking.
Sarcasm aside, I'm glad the UA crew members do what they can to make customers more comfortable when the Company let's us down.
Sarcasm aside, I'm glad the UA crew members do what they can to make customers more comfortable when the Company let's us down.
thank you ^ and how does one find this information out as i really want to know about 947 on 3/3 as if it is the same bird, my letter "aint' gonna be nice" (and for those that know me, save for the tsa
, i'm all in favor of the honey vs vinegar approach when complaining so feel free to imagine what my letter will say.....)
Mar 4, 2010, 3:28 pm
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The only way I know is when I am able to catch it before I board or after I land 
Mar 4, 2010, 4:20 pm
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Mar 4, 2010, 7:13 pm
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sounds awfully like the last round trip i took UA875 UA888 UA820 all had Mechnical failures/delays. Round trip to asia 4 legs, all except 1 did not have a mechanical problem
sounds like UA planes are falling apart
sounds like UA planes are falling apart
Mar 5, 2010, 9:13 am
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Mar 5, 2010, 8:42 pm
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I was at LAX last nite; UA44 to IAD was delayed b/c of broken compressor, no water (they announced it). They delayed boarding UA684 because they were considering swapping planes and using the 684 bird for the IAD flight.
UA.com lists flt 44 left LAX at 1:24am (vs 10:45pm scheduled)...wonder if they brought another 767 down from SFO or something....otherwise I wonder if this was all the same plane from previous posts.
Lastly, geez these UA 767's look old inside! Still the old inseat phones, small overhead bins....
UA.com lists flt 44 left LAX at 1:24am (vs 10:45pm scheduled)...wonder if they brought another 767 down from SFO or something....otherwise I wonder if this was all the same plane from previous posts.
Lastly, geez these UA 767's look old inside! Still the old inseat phones, small overhead bins....
Mar 6, 2010, 10:32 am
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I was at LAX last nite; UA44 to IAD was delayed b/c of broken compressor, no water (they announced it). They delayed boarding UA684 because they were considering swapping planes and using the 684 bird for the IAD flight.
UA.com lists flt 44 left LAX at 1:24am (vs 10:45pm scheduled)...wonder if they brought another 767 down from SFO or something....otherwise I wonder if this was all the same plane from previous posts.
Lastly, geez these UA 767's look old inside! Still the old inseat phones, small overhead bins....
UA.com lists flt 44 left LAX at 1:24am (vs 10:45pm scheduled)...wonder if they brought another 767 down from SFO or something....otherwise I wonder if this was all the same plane from previous posts.
Lastly, geez these UA 767's look old inside! Still the old inseat phones, small overhead bins....
Mar 10, 2010, 11:31 pm
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Hat trick accomplished. There was no hot water (so no coffee, tea, etc.) available on tonight's flight. Apology certificates were handed out before departure.
Mar 11, 2010, 10:02 am
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was it just hot water and did it affect all galleys or just some? how about inop lavs as well and did you by any chance get the tail number?
Mar 11, 2010, 2:25 pm
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Same flight last week in C-class: They ran out of Red Wine, right after dinner service, as I had just a single glass. Asked for some from Y, was told it was all gone too. Not the end of the world, but still somewhat surprised.
