LAX DFW non stops downgraded to RJ's
Jul 29, 07, 10:29 pm
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LAX DFW non stops downgraded to RJ's
Flying back from DFW on Sunday, I asked the gate agent if there were plans to bring back the 2nd daily non-stop flight to LAX. With a very sad face, she said that DFW was being downsized... yes, the 2nd non-stop is coming back in September, but both daily flights will be downgraded to a CR7.
She said the DFW personnel were very disappointed... I agree.
She said the DFW personnel were very disappointed... I agree.
Jul 29, 07, 10:31 pm
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At least you get CR-7s. OAK-LAX is all CRJs.
Jul 29, 07, 10:35 pm
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Oh no, CR7s! Will fly as last, only resort.
Jul 29, 07, 10:39 pm
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Still a 757 loaded in schedule for September DEN-DFW
Jul 29, 07, 11:17 pm
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SFO-SAT goes mainline (A319) if that's any consolation. 
Jul 29, 07, 11:26 pm
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Well, I guess we know where the planes are coming from
Jul 29, 07, 11:41 pm
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Bummer. I suppose it is only a matter of time for DFW-SFO.
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Jul 29, 07, 11:46 pm
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I'd settle for the CRJ if it meant that United would fly LAX-DAL rather than into DFW. (I haven't carefully followed the Love Field changes recently, but I think the 50-seat limit to California still applies?) But I am probably in the minority on that.
Jul 30, 07, 1:20 am
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Originally Posted by RJ
Flying back from DFW on Sunday, I asked the gate agent if there were plans to bring back the 2nd daily non-stop flight to LAX. With a very sad face, she said that DFW was being downsized... yes, the 2nd non-stop is coming back in September, but both daily flights will be downgraded to a CR7.
She said the DFW personnel were very disappointed... I agree.
She said the DFW personnel were very disappointed... I agree.
That's a loong flight in a smaaall plane.
Jul 30, 07, 1:57 am
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Originally Posted by TonySCV
That's a loong flight in a smaaall plane.
Jul 30, 07, 6:29 am
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Originally Posted by sam123
Wow, that's even worse by 36 miles than the ATL-DEN which I've suffered through a couple of times this year.
Jul 30, 07, 8:32 am
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Originally Posted by twoaisleplane
I'd settle for the CRJ if it meant that United would fly LAX-DAL rather than into DFW. (I haven't carefully followed the Love Field changes recently, but I think the 50-seat limit to California still applies?) But I am probably in the minority on that.
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Jul 30, 07, 9:03 am
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Argh, DFW is my hub! 
Does anyone have more information on UA's "downsizing" of DFW?
Does anyone have more information on UA's "downsizing" of DFW?
Jul 30, 07, 11:30 am
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Originally Posted by RJ
Flying back from DFW on Sunday, I asked the gate agent if there were plans to bring back the 2nd daily non-stop flight to LAX. With a very sad face, she said that DFW was being downsized... yes, the 2nd non-stop is coming back in September, but both daily flights will be downgraded to a CR7.
She said the DFW personnel were very disappointed... I agree.
She said the DFW personnel were very disappointed... I agree.
Jul 30, 07, 12:06 pm
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I'm assuming it is a CR7 so that they can still have F seating for those who are connecting with Asia/Australia flights. I prefer the 170 over the CR7, but either beats the stinking CR2s.
