Jeffry747 From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 961 posts, RR: 2 Posted (3 years 8 months 3 weeks 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 4294 times:
Come the end of September. I will be going SDF-CVG-IAD on Delta RJ's. Coming back is the fun part. I will fly IAD-ORD-SDF on United. Even I managed to skip out on RJ's and UAL's cramped little Airbuses and snag a ride on a UAL 767-300 for the IAD-ORD leg of the trip. I have never been on a 767 before. Are they nice? I hope they're not as cramped as UAL's A319's. I picked this flight because I am tired of flying smaller planes and Southwest 737's. Nothing against the 737, but I wanted to go on a plane I have yet to go on. I am definitely looking foward to listening to Channel 9 the entire way, that's a plus. Tell me about your experiences on UAL 767s.
I will finish out the trip flying IAD-SDF on a United ERJ-170. Are they decent, and do RJ's have Channel 9. And is a 2 and a half hour layover at ORD gonna be enough? This is also a new experience as I have never actually been to this revered, massive, and very busy airport.
DeltAirlines From United States of America, joined May 1999, 8771 posts, RR: 13 Reply 1, posted (3 years 8 months 3 weeks 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 4286 times:
Quoting Jeffry747 (Thread starter): RJ's have Channel 9. And is a 2 and a half hour layover at ORD gonna be enough?
No Channel 9 on RJs. 2.5 hours is more than enough time in ORD as well - UA is in T1 and T2, and it's no more than a 15 minute walk from the farthest gates to each other.
PWMRamper From United States of America, joined Jul 2009, 574 posts, RR: 3 Reply 2, posted (3 years 8 months 3 weeks 23 hours ago) and read 4269 times:
Depends on the configuration of the 767, but in general they are very nice.
O'Hare's daunting at first, but it's really, really easy to get around. 2.5 hours is plenty. I've had people who've made connections from F12 to B22 (about as far away as you can get without changing airlines) in 10 minutes. The extra time gives you plenty of time to spot or just explore the airport.
As far as FTFD goes, it's not available on RJ's and many Mainline crews will keep it off, so it wouldn't hurt to ask someone as you board if they'll turn it on.
September11 From United States of America, joined May 2004, 3623 posts, RR: 23 Reply 3, posted (3 years 8 months 3 weeks 15 hours ago) and read 4234 times:
Cubsrule From United States of America, joined May 2004, 21240 posts, RR: 19 Reply 4, posted (3 years 8 months 3 weeks 13 hours ago) and read 4209 times:
Quoting September11 (Reply 3): Most recent interior photo of United 767-300:
That's an international 763. Domestic ones have the usual domestic UA seats, and no PTVs.
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DreamsUnited From United States of America, joined Jun 2006, 264 posts, RR: 0 Reply 5, posted (3 years 8 months 3 weeks 11 hours ago) and read 4193 times:
I like them, I was always on the UAL B767-300 whenever I went LAX-HNL, for some reason when I first flew on one I really enjoyed it (first wide body I was ever on) and now the UAL767 is one of my favorite aircraft.
Enjoy!
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Airtrainer From Belgium, joined Aug 2003, 1519 posts, RR: 13 Reply 6, posted (3 years 8 months 3 weeks 9 hours ago) and read 4175 times:
Hi, I had my first (and yet only) flight on a UA 763 three years ago and really enjoyed it. I was in economy plus with extra legroom and the opportunity of having an empty seat next to me. On the return leg I finally ended up chatting with the guy behind me for almost the entire flight and we were both agreeing to say it was very nice... Enjoy it man !
KstateinALB From United States of America, joined Dec 2006, 732 posts, RR: 0 Reply 7, posted (3 years 8 months 3 weeks 7 hours ago) and read 4165 times:
Quoting Cubsrule (Reply 4): That's an international 763. Domestic ones have the usual domestic UA seats, and no PTVs
Doesn't IAD-ORD many times have the international 763, to rotate to each hub?
Cubsrule From United States of America, joined May 2004, 21240 posts, RR: 19 Reply 8, posted (3 years 8 months 3 weeks 3 hours ago) and read 4142 times:
Quoting KstateinALB (Reply 7): Doesn't IAD-ORD many times have the international 763, to rotate to each hub?
It does, though the domestic 763s are exclusively used for hub-hub and hub-Hawaii routes now.
I can't decide whether I miss the tulip or the bowling shoe more
Wongkw From Singapore, joined Sep 2009, 28 posts, RR: 0 Reply 9, posted (3 years 8 months 2 weeks 6 days 2 hours ago) and read 4070 times:
Hi,
I have never flown in a UA 767-300 before, but I have flown on an AA 767-300 before, and I didn't really like it. Cramped seats (the lady in front of me complained that I was kicking her legs o.O), and no PTV. No free food either, but isn't that what all US carriers do on domestic routes? (FYI, this is JFK-SFO)
However, I think that you'll have a better experience on UAL. Do remember to post a trip report!
FXramper From United States of America, joined Dec 2005, 7023 posts, RR: 93 Reply 10, posted (3 years 8 months 2 weeks 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 4060 times:
Don't expect a lot unless you get Scottie as your flight attendant.
Brons2 From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 2969 posts, RR: 5 Reply 11, posted (3 years 8 months 2 weeks 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 4053 times:
That pic in post 3 looks horrible! The 70s called and they want their aircraft interior back.
Firings, if well done, are good for employee morale.
Soxfan From United States of America, joined Mar 2008, 854 posts, RR: 0 Reply 13, posted (3 years 8 months 2 weeks 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 4019 times:
Quoting Brons2 (Reply 11): That pic in post 3 looks horrible! The 70s called and they want their aircraft interior back.
I believe almost all 763s, apart from some delivered very recently with the Boeing Signature Interior, have this interior setup (although I also admit it looks dated). However, based on the picture I saw, the fact that there are no overhead monitors seems to make the cabin appear more spacious, with nothing dropping down from the ceiling. To my recollection, I haven't been on a UA 763 recently so I can't comment personally, but in general I have found 763s to be very nice with their 2-3-2 configuration in coach, meaning you are never more than one seat away from the aisle. Much better than being stuck in the middle seat of a 3-4-3 747, or worse, in the middle seat of a 2-5-2 777.
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