Non-reconfigured (Old) 747 N194UA in service (until 6 Jan 2011)
Oct 9, 2010, 7:43 am
#376
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I'm on the same 973 flight on Monday and I'm also following which A/C it may be... Never flew on a 747 yet, looking forward to the experience.
Last time I was on that flight, it was swapped for the 777 and resulted in my volunteering for the extra flight later and a voucher. Not a bad deal, still. :-)
Now I still have to figure out the best seat strategy based on what the flight is, what it could be and what it will finally be...
Last time I was on that flight, it was swapped for the 777 and resulted in my volunteering for the extra flight later and a voucher. Not a bad deal, still. :-)
Now I still have to figure out the best seat strategy based on what the flight is, what it could be and what it will finally be...
Oct 9, 2010, 7:59 am
#377
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Originally Posted by TWA Guy;
Still showing N194UA, see you at ORD!
Oct 9, 2010, 7:25 pm
#378
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I was on that plane, last week, from SFO to PVG, flying with fellow FT'er "swixo".
He was in the first cabin, I was in business, upstairs. (Somebody, I hope not a FT'er, tried to take my seat so he could sit next to his wife using the squatting method.)
Anyway, unsolocited, the FA handed out PAOA cards to everyone in business (because of no layflats) and first (because of no on-demand video). So they must have known that they can't get away with advertising a service and not delivering it.
At least the seatpower worked. If only the guy behind me didn't snore.
(In shanghai right now!)
He was in the first cabin, I was in business, upstairs. (Somebody, I hope not a FT'er, tried to take my seat so he could sit next to his wife using the squatting method.)
Anyway, unsolocited, the FA handed out PAOA cards to everyone in business (because of no layflats) and first (because of no on-demand video). So they must have known that they can't get away with advertising a service and not delivering it.
At least the seatpower worked. If only the guy behind me didn't snore.
(In shanghai right now!)
Oct 9, 2010, 10:42 pm
#379
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And it will be a nice Monday if the B747 sticks to your route; I thoroughly enjoyed my first upper-deck experience on 973. Even the old seats are great for a midday nap.
(It may be even nicer if you're subbed to a 74C and your upgrade sticks! To be on the safe side, pick a seat assignment that exists--and that you can live with--in both configs.)
Oct 10, 2010, 7:08 am
#380
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N194UA was sitting in the maintenance area when we landed. Looks like they are using her today for 664/973. N118UA is currently on it's way to SYD.
-Ualisthebst
Oct 10, 2010, 8:16 am
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(changed from 46A to 20F, then a 1K upgraded finally move to 20G, can't believe it was so pack yesterday)Btw, yesterday's crew was kinda lousy (in my opinion in Y). Asked the FA about ch.9, she said they would make an announcement instead of ask someone about it, indeed ch.9 was playing music instead, official no from the cockpit, tried to take some photos was questioned by a FA, then met by the aft. purser. No usual second drink run prior to landing.
Last edited by ORDnHKG; Oct 10, 2010 at 8:27 am
Oct 10, 2010, 8:37 am
#382
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Is PAOA equivalent to skykit? What was your compensation amount if so? I was on the same bird PVG-SFO on 10/5 but didn't get anything from FAs.
Oct 12, 2010, 10:32 pm
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And on a brighter note, WELCOME BACK TO 664/973, N194UA!! Looks like it's reliably locked onto its regular turn. Why not stick around for a while? Say, 'til mid-November or later?
Oct 12, 2010, 10:56 pm
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I believe that PAOA == skykit. If you were in C or F, it couldn't hurt to send a note to UA requesting some amount of compensation that you find appropriate.
And on a brighter note, WELCOME BACK TO 664/973, N194UA!! Looks like it's reliably locked onto its regular turn. Why not stick around for a while? Say, 'til mid-November or later?
And on a brighter note, WELCOME BACK TO 664/973, N194UA!! Looks like it's reliably locked onto its regular turn. Why not stick around for a while? Say, 'til mid-November or later?
Oct 13, 2010, 12:30 am
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Don't expect it for too long - the merger fleet plan calls for the 747 fleet to be -1 between October and December, so my guess is N194UA will be returned to the desert before year-end.
Oct 13, 2010, 12:32 am
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Oct 13, 2010, 7:14 am
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I believe he meant "down one" when he said "-1"...i.e, one 747 will be put out to the sandy pasture of SoCal/AZ/NM...likely N194UA.
Oct 13, 2010, 7:29 am
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Oct 13, 2010, 11:21 am
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I hope that UA got their money's worth on the heavy check. They pulled N194UA out of the desert earlier this year, sent it to Pusan for a heavy check, then put it into service for just a few months.
Oct 13, 2010, 11:29 am
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Did you already submit the PAOA? What was the compensation offered?