Rumor - UA To Start MSP To SFO in Summer '09?
Feb 8, 2009, 12:16 pm
#31
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Feb 8, 2009, 12:32 pm
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No surprise -- certainly more overdue than it should have been.
Feb 8, 2009, 1:03 pm
#33
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In any event, I'm really excited about UA adding this route... Competition on MSP-OAK has dropped prices considerably...
Being based in MSP, I've never missed an upgrade to/from SFO (NW 757s) or OAK (typically DC9/320/175s connecting in SLC)... However, NW's 320 service between SJC-MSP is elite heavy... I've had a few Friday afternoon flights where I notice the platinum luggage tag on every briefcase down the exit row!!
Feb 8, 2009, 5:11 pm
#34
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But those connections are not on UA. Those connections are on non *A or non codeshare partners. Yes there is a SYD flight but UA would rather feed the multiple Asian flights rathern thatn the single SYD flights. Also booking international code-shares are more expensive than booking UA directly in most cases.
Feb 8, 2009, 6:16 pm
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How about perfecting MSP-ORD first?
Tried to get to ord from msp this afternoon. Was on #586 at 1:24. Was told just before schedule that there was a tire problem and.... So got off that flight and onto next one (#438 at 3:10 p.m.) Canceled "mechanical." The flight attendant on #334 at 4 something (she was great, by the way) said that United had laid off "all" its mechanics in MSP, thus the issues. Could this possibly be true?
Now, I feel better. Back to Msp-SFO on United.
Now, I feel better. Back to Msp-SFO on United.
Feb 8, 2009, 7:23 pm
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I can't remember how many flights NW has had historically on MSP-SFO in summers past, but right now for the summer it is showing 7x daily, 6 757s and 1 A320.
I'm not expecting much of a retalitory response, it's once a day for connecting feed that they carry already for the most part. A few years back AA added MSP-MIA quietly for its morning LatAm bank, and NW didn't retaliate. Now I just wish they added a second late flight out and early flight back for the deep S. Am. bank...
I'm not expecting much of a retalitory response, it's once a day for connecting feed that they carry already for the most part. A few years back AA added MSP-MIA quietly for its morning LatAm bank, and NW didn't retaliate. Now I just wish they added a second late flight out and early flight back for the deep S. Am. bank...
Feb 8, 2009, 7:58 pm
#37
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Not a totally new route
UA has run this city pairing before. I think it must have been between 5 and 10 years ago we had nonstop SFO service. Another service that was added and since cut was daily MSP-IAD. As an earlier post states this new service could also connect with Australian flights giving people the option of a day in SFO. A great way to break up that trip.
Feb 8, 2009, 8:05 pm
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But those connections are not on UA. Those connections are on non *A or non codeshare partners. Yes there is a SYD flight but UA would rather feed the multiple Asian flights rathern thatn the single SYD flights. Also booking international code-shares are more expensive than booking UA directly in most cases.
Feb 22, 2009, 11:47 am
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Great News!!!
Happy about this news! Been flying SFO-MSP for years via DEN and ORD, I've always wondered why there wasn't a non-stop - I know we'll definitely be booking this flight for our trips!
Mar 7, 2009, 6:14 pm
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ua and sfo/msp
i have never seen UA fly non stop between SFO and MSP, was making a reservation and lo and behold UA has one non stop a day between the two cities, having living in sf for years i have never seen this route on UA nonstop before nor have i seen UA advertise it
interesting
interesting
Jun 3, 2009, 10:10 am
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It's no longer a rumor. Its confirmed.
SFO-MSP nonstop starts tomorrow June 4th
operated by A320
Mon-Sat departs 12:50pm arrives 6:26PM
operated by A319
Sun only departs 12:44pm arrives 6:20pm
MSP-SFO
operated by A319
Mon-Sat departs 7:00am arrives 9:00am
Sat only departs 7:05am arrives 9:05am
SFO-MSP nonstop starts tomorrow June 4th
operated by A320
Mon-Sat departs 12:50pm arrives 6:26PM
operated by A319
Sun only departs 12:44pm arrives 6:20pm
MSP-SFO
operated by A319
Mon-Sat departs 7:00am arrives 9:00am
Sat only departs 7:05am arrives 9:05am
Jun 3, 2009, 10:41 am
#43
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All that for an alleged 'better chance at upgrade' and more EQM/EQS? No thanks.
Jun 3, 2009, 11:17 am
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A good new route for the non-NW/DL folks and who don't want to connect through DEN or ORD. Always nice to see new routes from SFO.
Jul 17, 2009, 11:15 pm
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And now this route seems to have gone. My November itinerary on it has switched to SFO - DEN - MSP.
Looking on the bright side, I trade 90 minutes extra travel time for an extra 58 EQM I don't need (and 116 RDM!).
Looking on the bright side, I trade 90 minutes extra travel time for an extra 58 EQM I don't need (and 116 RDM!).