It's Official, UA952 New Premium Cabin Inaugural -- Nov. 19, 2007

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Nov 16, 2007, 9:45 am

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gfowler-ord-1k

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Originally Posted by as219

The weird thing is that for 952, the seatmap shows the new config in C but clearly the old in F. Half a refurb?

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UA is aware of problems with the seatmaps and it is being worked on. See my post at http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showp...&postcount=603

Nov 16, 2007, 9:45 am

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Originally Posted by gfowler-ord-1k

Miles were taken out of my account for an F award. I could have taken F in both directions but it was my choice to take C on the outbound so as to experience both.

Wow... couldn't you just try out the C seat during boarding or something?

Nov 16, 2007, 9:45 am

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Originally Posted by knightsthatsayni

Does anyone know if the planes are being retrofitted in series or parallel? In other words, does one plane have to finish before another is started. Or, is the entire batch done at once, released and another batch placed in the queue?

I'll save you the wading through the monster threads on this topic. There are three refit locations, one each assigned to the 767, 777, and 747 (I can't remember off the top of my head where they are - GRU is one I think). For each model, they're doing one refit, then putting it into service for a month to work out kinks, and then continuing additional refits at the rate of one aircraft per week. They started with the 767, but I don't think we have any public information about when they will start with the 777 or 747. I suspect at least not until December, since they will want a month or so of shakedown on this aircraft.

On another note - thanks gfowler, for all your info on the inaugural. You've been so patient - and certainly have earned your seat n the flight.^^

Nov 16, 2007, 9:47 am

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Very cool! Look forward to seeing the report, Gene, especially since you experience both F and C!^

Nov 16, 2007, 9:57 am

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Any idea if the return trip from FRA will be continuing on to SFO on the 20th?

I'm in C on the 20th from IAD to SFO and am keeping my fingers crossed!

Nov 16, 2007, 9:59 am

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Originally Posted by smk48

Any idea if the return trip from FRA will be continuing on to SFO on the 20th?

I'm in C on the 20th from IAD to SFO and am keeping my fingers crossed!

AFAIK no plane operating FRA-SFO on the 20th is a 767, so no.

Nov 16, 2007, 10:06 am

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Just got the call too. They said they "held me a full fare seat", whatever that means. Just back from Europe last night, so can't go Monday. Have fun Gene! ^

Nov 16, 2007, 10:14 am

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Thanks for this thread and we look forward to your reports / pics! Safe travels...

Nov 16, 2007, 10:39 am

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I just booked a saver C seat on UA952 for 19-Nov with a return date of 21-Nov. There were 2 seats available in XC for this flight! See you on the flight!

Nov 16, 2007, 10:43 am

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Originally Posted by UAL1KFLYER

I just booked a saver C seat on UA952 for 19-Nov with a return date of 21-Nov. There were 2 seats available in XC for this flight! See you on the flight!

Gene, why not book saver???

Nov 16, 2007, 10:53 am

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Hey everyone, my friend couldn't make this flight so I just opened up one more XC seat for UA952 on Nov. 19th. I couldn't believe the seat went back into inventory. Now its your change to take it before its too late. Its really strange that they are offering a saver seat in C class for this flight!

Nov 16, 2007, 10:57 am

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Oh how I wish this was two days later and not on Monday so I could take it. RAR!

Nov 16, 2007, 11:16 am

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Originally Posted by NotThatTed

I'll save you the wading through the monster threads on this topic. <snip>

Much appreciated!

Have a nice day!

Nov 16, 2007, 11:28 am

#29

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So, is it still a guess for other IAD-FRA flights later in the week? I am in C on UA 952 that Friday, 11/23.

Nov 16, 2007, 11:54 am

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So anyone have any guesses on the possible rotation of this plane?

IAD-FRA Day 1 (11/19)
FRA-IAD Day 2 (11/20)
IAD-ZRH Day 2 (11/20)
ZRH-IAD Day 3 (11/21)

Rinse and repeat? Wondering what my chances are for IAD-ZRH over Thanksgiving.

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