Non-reconfigured (Old) 747 N194UA in service (until 6 Jan 2011)
Jun 20, 2010, 8:36 pm
#47
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On a route like ORD-SFO, as 1P, I prefer the old config. I know it's not as comfortable as the IPTE seats, but having 20+ more biz seats, and 50 less seats in United Economy makes an upgrade for me actually a possibility. Last time I flew 973 the upgrade list was absolutely crazy, and I'm pretty sure not a single 1P cleared.
"hot spare" - that's a term for a spare aircraft ready to be used.
"going tech" means an aircraft breaking down due to technical problems. So if we used N194UA as a hot spare because N107UA went tech, it means N194UA, ready to go, was swapped in because N107UA broke down.
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"hot spare" - that's a term for a spare aircraft ready to be used.
"going tech" means an aircraft breaking down due to technical problems. So if we used N194UA as a hot spare because N107UA went tech, it means N194UA, ready to go, was swapped in because N107UA broke down.
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Jun 20, 2010, 8:49 pm
#48
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I was at SFO last night when 973 arrived at Gate 84. That is one tired-looking bird!
Jun 21, 2010, 11:52 am
#49
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You can now track the movements of United aircraft by tail number on FlightAware: http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N194UA
Jun 21, 2010, 2:59 pm
#50
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The old bird
I was on 973 last night and my video was inop. Although "tired", it was nice not having to do the first class harness!
Jun 21, 2010, 3:11 pm
#51
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I am on SFO-ORD tomorrow (22nd) and it won't let me do on-line check-in. Wonder if there is a problem.
Jun 21, 2010, 3:13 pm
#52
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Can I suggest:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...0-edition.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...0-edition.html
Jun 21, 2010, 3:38 pm
#53
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Maybe an equipment swap back to the IPTE 747? Who knows..
Love the new flightaware feature!
Love the new flightaware feature!
Jun 21, 2010, 7:14 pm
#54
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According to flightaware, N194UA did not go back to SFO today, rather N127UA picked up the trip.
Jun 21, 2010, 7:20 pm
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As strange as this may sound (including to me), right now I'm slated to be on that old 747 on an ORD-SFO hop next week, and am feeling kind of nostalgic and looking forward to it. Will be in my favorite seat on the old C 747, 15H upstairs. All things considered, I'd rather be in new C, but this should bring back some memories.
Of course, if they swap to a new C and I lose my upgraded seat, I'll be singing a very different tune.
Of course, if they swap to a new C and I lose my upgraded seat, I'll be singing a very different tune.
Jun 21, 2010, 10:07 pm
#57
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Does anyone know if United has a history of flying this big jet on the ORD-SFO run? Does it ever fly the reverse route?
Jun 21, 2010, 11:40 pm
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Jun 22, 2010, 2:30 am
#59
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Online check-in has finally opened up for me and it's a new C 747 making the run to Chicago.^
Jun 22, 2010, 1:43 pm
#60
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i'll check tomorrow to see what bird i get. i'm on UA973 tomorrow.