Its official and ugly, new UA livery, first a/c painted
Sep 29, 2010, 6:00 pm
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One: We're just not used to seeing this. It's unfamiliar to see United dressed up as Continental. It will be for some time.
Two: Some of us really find it to be less attractive than United's pre-merger look. A globe can have style --check out the Pan Am logo --but this one does not. I really think they could just have put up the equation of a sphere on the tail and that would be more interesting, because that's all I see.
Two: Some of us really find it to be less attractive than United's pre-merger look. A globe can have style --check out the Pan Am logo --but this one does not. I really think they could just have put up the equation of a sphere on the tail and that would be more interesting, because that's all I see.
http://www.guilfordrail.com/
Sep 29, 2010, 6:11 pm
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Pan Am globe isn't so hot. Look at it here, looks like it was done in MS Paint.
http://www.guilfordrail.com/
http://www.guilfordrail.com/
Pan Am's logo is an icon. Thats probably why that railroad bought it. I doubt any company would shell out cash for CO's powerpoint clip art.
Sep 29, 2010, 6:13 pm
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i think most people will disagree with that. I've seen the pan am logo worn as a fashion accessory! You'll never see anyone wear the sphere.
Pan am's logo is an icon. Thats probably why that railroad bought it. I doubt any company would shell out cash for co's powerpoint clip art.
Pan am's logo is an icon. Thats probably why that railroad bought it. I doubt any company would shell out cash for co's powerpoint clip art.
Sep 29, 2010, 6:17 pm
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Pan Am globe isn't so hot. Look at it here, looks like it was done in MS Paint.
http://www.guilfordrail.com/
http://www.guilfordrail.com/
Sep 29, 2010, 6:18 pm
#126
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Has anyone thought that since all Continental aircraft is already painted and many UA planes are not painted (still the old tired blue and grey colors) that this is more cost economical to paint the UA planes in the CO format with United script? It takes less paint to paint 1/2 the planes (more of less) than all the planes and the other half just needs a small amount of paint (to paint over Continental to United). If people want UA to survive and be able to offer the benefits we have come to expect then maybe this is a good thing. Personally I have no problem with the new scheme and do not mind the Continental Globe in the tail fin. I don't care for the United script though. Maybe letter outlines would help or italic print.
3 years ago when I started flying a ton for business, I didn't choose my airline on looks. I chose United b/c it has the best FF program, the most perks, and the best route network to fit my needs, and they were cheaper than SQ. Hopefully all of that stays true or I'll have to look to the dAArkside! Yikes. Please, no. I don't think anyone over there is hAApy.
Sep 29, 2010, 6:29 pm
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While I don't like the globe, I think the plane as a whole looks pretty good!
Yes I said it
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Sep 29, 2010, 6:34 pm
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better looking then the old TEDs. Did I just say that?
Sep 29, 2010, 7:08 pm
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Sep 29, 2010, 7:11 pm
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UA? Where? All I saw in that pic was CO. Oh, wait! I do see "United", but that's it! It's more like "Goodbye United" to me.
Count me in the camp who doesn't like the new livery, but as long as E+ stays, I can certainly cope with essentially CO's livery.
LAX
Count me in the camp who doesn't like the new livery, but as long as E+ stays, I can certainly cope with essentially CO's livery.
LAX
Sep 29, 2010, 7:15 pm
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Has anyone thought that since all Continental aircraft is already painted and many UA planes are not painted (still the old tired blue and grey colors) that this is more cost economical to paint the UA planes in the CO format with United script? It takes less paint to paint 1/2 the planes (more of less) than all the planes and the other half just needs a small amount of paint (to paint over Continental to United). If people want UA to survive and be able to offer the benefits we have come to expect then maybe this is a good thing. Personally I have no problem with the new scheme and do not mind the Continental Globe in the tail fin. I don't care for the United script though. Maybe letter outlines would help or italic print.
Sep 29, 2010, 7:20 pm
#132
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The fact is, all the people crying about a corporate logo would be crying just the same if the merged carrier was to be called "Continental" but keep the tulip on the tail. Then you'd all be lamenting the loss of your name.
Go over to the CO forum and you'll see a number of posts along those lines.
It's OK to be opposed to the merger, but to oppose it because the planes will have a globe instead of a tulip is ridiculous, IMO.
Sep 29, 2010, 7:27 pm
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I don't have painting expertise, but would suspect that even the CO planes needs more than just an erasing of the "Continental" and replacing with "United." Wouldn't all of the CO planes need a full new coat of paint (or however many coats is needed), just as much as the grey and newer UA birds will also need a full new coat(s).
Sep 29, 2010, 7:30 pm
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I'm a fan of the current white and blue logo, but the new one will be fine.
