UA 888 PEK - SFO; Equip change from 777 XP to XI/XC possible?
Mar 6, 09, 4:13 am
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UA 888 PEK - SFO; Equip change from 777 XP to XI/XC possible?
Is there any likelihood of an equipment swap from the scheduled 777 XP to 777 XI/XC on this route?
Mar 6, 09, 8:27 am
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Swaps are always a possibility. That's why I never book 9HJ any more - we've already been burned once.
Mar 6, 09, 9:55 am
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Yes, it is possible judging by the distance. If it is longer distance like ORD-PEK and ORD-PVG, it will certainly use a XP.
Mar 6, 09, 7:43 pm
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Originally Posted by mahasamatman
Swaps are always a possibility. That's why I never book 9HJ any more - we've already been burned once.
I have been in 9HJ on a IAD-LAX leg before, on the XI/XC, and it was indeed tight.
Is there some way to determine the recent history of which aircraft actually flew the route?
Mar 6, 09, 9:40 pm
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Originally Posted by RJ
Is there some way to determine the recent history of which aircraft actually flew the route?
Once the 777s go in to the shop to get the new config there will be plenty of these XC/CI swaps.
Mar 6, 09, 9:43 pm
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Mar 6, 09, 10:31 pm
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Whoah!
Originally Posted by mahasamatman
Swaps are always a possibility. That's why I never book 9HJ any more - we've already been burned once.
What do you think of 8HJ if it goes to XI/XC?
Mar 6, 09, 11:24 pm
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Originally Posted by SFflyer123
We're in 9H, J for June SFO-PEK! You think we should move? What do you recommend?
What do you think of 8HJ if it goes to XI/XC?
What do you think of 8HJ if it goes to XI/XC?
Mar 7, 09, 11:21 am
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Originally Posted by sfmaus
I'd stick with what you have. 9H/J on the XP are great. In the (probably unlikely) event of an equipment swap you'll still be in a C mini-cabin, unlike the crew who will be back in E++.
