Non-reconfigured (Old) 747 N194UA in service (until 6 Jan 2011)
Oct 29, 2010, 3:19 pm
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Miles or UDU
I know that it all depends on the day and other factors, but my question is in all your experiences, as a 1K is it worth it to burn miles for Y->C or would I have a good chance with UDU?
Oct 29, 2010, 3:25 pm
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Oct 29, 2010, 9:07 pm
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Seoul again, out Sunday, back Monday
Oct 29, 2010, 9:41 pm
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...on the bright side, NRT-ICN is fairly short, so no big diff...though that SFO-NRT...not so much.
Oct 29, 2010, 9:48 pm
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You're likely safe for SFO-NRT and NRT-ICN. I only recall one SFO-NRT, and that was part of a grand SFO-NRT-ORD-SFO circle that came out of nowhere.
Yes, I've spent far too much time following this thing. Maybe I do belong in the fleet tracking thread after all.
Oct 30, 2010, 6:23 am
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Oct 30, 2010, 10:03 am
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Unfortunately, this may be my last shot at 664/973 before it loses the 747. It was fun while it lasted - 4/5 upgrades, 2 old config, 2 new.
Oct 31, 2010, 6:21 am
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10/30
UA664 SFO-ORD
New config
Went mx and swapped after a 2 hour delay to another new config 47 due to damage to one of the cargo doors.
Don't know how long it will be out of service or what that will do the schedule of the "old bird" but just thought I'd share
UA664 SFO-ORD
New config
Went mx and swapped after a 2 hour delay to another new config 47 due to damage to one of the cargo doors.
Don't know how long it will be out of service or what that will do the schedule of the "old bird" but just thought I'd share
Oct 31, 2010, 11:48 am
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come on UA keep the old 747 flying see how much fun we have on FT>
Oct 31, 2010, 1:16 pm
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I hope it keeps on flying. I have flown it over 12 times in the upper deck this summer and fall. I love this plane.
Oct 31, 2010, 1:18 pm
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Oct 31, 2010, 2:53 pm
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Nov 1, 2010, 2:26 am
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Old 747 flying International again
Had a surprise when I got on board UA893 for a flight from SFO to ICN this past Sunday (31OCT). I walked into C expecting the nice, new lay flat seats, but instead I saw the well worn C of old. (Found out from the FA that they changed the aircraft due to a maintenance issue.) As an added bonus, the video system didn't work, so everyone had to entertain themselves for the flight. I forgot to check the tail when I disembarked, but I assume this was N194UA.
At least is was a smooth ride & we all arrived safely. It just would have been nice to have known about the change ahead of time.
At least is was a smooth ride & we all arrived safely. It just would have been nice to have known about the change ahead of time.
Nov 1, 2010, 8:30 am
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Is that just a coincidence?
Will be on the flight 973 this Wed and has been upgraded to C
Now it's NC0 but still has 21 empty seats (from seat map).
Is it a sign that this flight my be swapped to a new configuration 744 (the difference of C number is 21)?
Keep my finger crossed.
Now it's NC0 but still has 21 empty seats (from seat map).
Is it a sign that this flight my be swapped to a new configuration 744 (the difference of C number is 21)?
Keep my finger crossed.
Nov 1, 2010, 9:22 am
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Currently, 973 on Wed is showing a 47C (new config).