Vega From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 3, posted (6 years 2 months 3 weeks 6 days 10 hours ago) and read 11115 times:
Quoting AirTranTUS (Reply 2): Where is it undergoing the mods at? And where will it re-enter service? Will it be at PHX to do the Hawaii runs until US starts 757 routes to Europe?
Not likely since these aircraft are also being fitted with new interiors and a completely new Envoy (ala 333) section. Can you imagine the outrage from the flip-flop hawaii crowd if they were to get one of these for 3 months and then have it replaced with the existing HP 757. But then again, US has been known to do crazier things.
Caspian27 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 359 posts, RR: 1 Reply 4, posted (6 years 2 months 3 weeks 6 days 2 hours ago) and read 10641 times:
Quoting AirTranTUS (Reply 2): Where is it undergoing the mods at? And where will it re-enter service? Will it be at PHX to do the Hawaii runs until US starts 757 routes to Europe?
Not possible. That aircraft is on the US certificate and only able to be flown by US crews. The PHX-HNL service is on the HP cert. and flown by HP crews only.
AirTranTUS From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 5, posted (6 years 2 months 3 weeks 6 days 1 hour ago) and read 10543 times:
Quoting Vega (Reply 3): ot likely since these aircraft are also being fitted with new interiors and a completely new Envoy (ala 333) section.
Quoting Caspian27 (Reply 4): Not possible. That aircraft is on the US certificate and only able to be flown by US crews. The PHX-HNL service is on the HP cert. and flown by HP crews only.
So does this mean it will probably be going to SXM in the near future?
MCOflyer From United States of America, joined Jun 2006, 8553 posts, RR: 14 Reply 6, posted (6 years 2 months 3 weeks 6 days 1 hour ago) and read 10495 times:
Quoting AirTranTUS (Reply 5): So does this mean it will probably be going to SXM in the near future?
I'm willing to guess Europe mostly as it has Winglets and SXM is not pushing a 757's range. As more wingleted A/C enter the fleet, expect them to put them on the SXM run as more than 1 will be availible for Europe services.
Whappeh From United States of America, joined Mar 2006, 1560 posts, RR: 2 Reply 7, posted (6 years 2 months 3 weeks 6 days 1 hour ago) and read 10495 times:
I can't wait to see these! They're going to be beautiful.
WesternA318 From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 5395 posts, RR: 25 Reply 8, posted (6 years 2 months 3 weeks 6 days ago) and read 10484 times:
My sentiments as well, this bird is going to look spectacular!
Woohoo! Back to Beirut in Oct '13! (Along with a stop in DOH for 4 days)
Vega From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 9, posted (6 years 2 months 3 weeks 6 days ago) and read 10457 times:
The to be upgraded 757s are being redone and wingletted specifically for PHL-Europe routes to compete favorably with with CO, etal.. Where these aircraft are used during the off season is anyone's guess. Obviously the best use for them is on premium routes which fill the almost flat bed Envoy with paid customers, such as PHL-SFO, PHL-LAX, etc., but I wouldn't be surprised if they were used on select Caribbean routes. Later, according to Parker in response to an Analyst question, some non-Europe 757s (presumably Hawaii routes) may be wingletted (but without the Envoy upgrades). A blended winglet on these 757s will only increase the range by about 100-150nm. The big advantage during long haul operations is a savings of about 5% in fuel.
Etops1 From Puerto Rico, joined Nov 2005, 844 posts, RR: 1 Reply 10, posted (6 years 2 months 3 weeks 5 days 17 hours ago) and read 10283 times:
the a/c will be fitted with a whole new interior. new seats ,new galleys , new everythng. new galleys because usairways east 757's do not have ovens in the back. the etops ones will sport ovens.
Gilesdavies From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2003, 2883 posts, RR: 1 Reply 11, posted (6 years 2 months 3 weeks 5 days 17 hours ago) and read 10262 times:
If there getting a new interior will they also get PTVs?
Funflyer From United States of America, joined Aug 2003, 866 posts, RR: 0 Reply 12, posted (6 years 2 months 3 weeks 5 days 16 hours ago) and read 10152 times:
Quoting Caspian27 (Reply 4): Not possible. That aircraft is on the US certificate and only able to be flown by US crews. The PHX-HNL service is on the HP cert. and flown by HP crews only.
Supposedly as of MArch 4th we are going to be under 1 op certificate.
Whappeh From United States of America, joined Mar 2006, 1560 posts, RR: 2 Reply 13, posted (6 years 2 months 3 weeks 5 days 15 hours ago) and read 10057 times:
Quoting Gilesdavies (Reply 11): If there getting a new interior will they also get PTVs?
Floridaflyboy From United States of America, joined Jun 2006, 1985 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (6 years 2 months 3 weeks 5 days 12 hours ago) and read 9172 times:
So, this leaves only UA and DL to get winglets!!! Does anyone know if either has plans of doing so?
LCFreeman49 From United States of America, joined Jul 2006, 102 posts, RR: 0 Reply 15, posted (6 years 2 months 3 weeks 5 days 12 hours ago) and read 9122 times:
Dealt is getting blended winglets on their 757s that they are getting from American.
Asuflyer From United States of America, joined Jan 2007, 129 posts, RR: 0 Reply 16, posted (6 years 2 months 3 weeks 5 days 11 hours ago) and read 8741 times:
The 757 that Delta are getting from AA are the ex TW machines right?
Usair320 From United States of America, joined Nov 2003, 991 posts, RR: 3 Reply 17, posted (6 years 2 months 3 weeks 5 days 11 hours ago) and read 8481 times:
Yes indeed. I think 19 of them. Are they the PW birds or RR?
Clipper136 From United States of America, joined Mar 2006, 292 posts, RR: 1 Reply 19, posted (6 years 2 months 3 weeks 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 8278 times:
Quoting Funflyer (Reply 12): Supposedly as of MArch 4th we are going to be under 1 op certificate.
Incorrect.... The change over to a single certificate is not expected to take place until Summer 07. March 4th is cut over to Shares from Sabre, or to a single Res System. Something completely different than operating under a single Operators Certificate.
I would like to add my Kudos to US. I think the 75 in the new CS with Winglets will look very nice. Looking forward to see the first 330 in the new CS also.......And possibly a 340...
Steeler83 From United States of America, joined Feb 2006, 8815 posts, RR: 19 Reply 20, posted (6 years 2 months 3 weeks 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 8255 times:
Clipper136 From United States of America, joined Mar 2006, 292 posts, RR: 1 Reply 21, posted (6 years 2 months 3 weeks 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 8152 times:
Talk is that US may be acquiring 340s from AC when their 777s arrive later this year. Talk is of 5 - A345s, but AC does not have that many. I'm thinking more along the lines of 343s. They would be compatible with the 333s that US currently operates.
Whappeh From United States of America, joined Mar 2006, 1560 posts, RR: 2 Reply 23, posted (6 years 2 months 3 weeks 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 8133 times:
Quoting Clipper136 (Reply 21): Talk is that US may be acquiring 340s from AC when their 777s arrive later this year. Talk is of 5 - A345s, but AC does not have that many. I'm thinking more along the lines of 343s. They would be compatible with the 333s that US currently operates.
By "talk" do you have any more substantial proof beyond Airliners.net?
Clipper136 From United States of America, joined Mar 2006, 292 posts, RR: 1 Reply 24, posted (6 years 2 months 3 weeks 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 8106 times:
Quoting Whappeh (Reply 23): By "talk" do you have any more substantial proof beyond Airliners.net?
Another forum - but with actual airline employees.
I did say "talk". Something should be announced within the next couple of months.
25 Malaysia: Maybe some from AC and how about some from TG, TG wont need em if they go 1 stop, But I think thats all talk though.
26 MCOflyer: I think US will get the A340. If they want to start more long range runs, they need this plane as the A333 cant do trans pac runs. MCOflyer
27 Steeler83: Considering they get the go ahead to do so by the DOT, I would think... If Parker wants to do a PHL-TLV route, I think the A340 might work; I don't k
28 HPRamper: The 332 can, and those are coming. I just can't see US buying those 340s outright...more of a stopgap lease which would be returned when the 332s arr
29 Valcory: When did US Airways get new 767????????
30 Piedmont767LGW: They didn't. He meant...newly reconfigured (or at least partially reconfigured...coach only so far). PI
31 HAWK21M: What would be the Approx added weight of the Reinforcement & winglets. regds MEL
32 Clipper136: Well I guess that its a little more than "talk" now!!! From the Charlotte Observer - US Airways seeks long-range jets Airbus A340-300s would let carri
33 AirTran737: I don't get why US wants into China. They have zero presence in Asia. They should continue to grow the European markets, and rely on their Star Allian
34 Whappeh: I don't get why AirTran would move into Portland, Maine. They have ZERO presence in Portland, Maine. They should just stick to the routes they fly no
35 SEAdomer787: Yep, those extra two engines make it a giant compared to the A330-300!!
36 Etops1: it will be the a340-500 not the 300 . the paper got it wrong.
37 Whappeh: I'm still a bit sketchy about the range of the aircraft. It seems pointless to buy an aircraft with one of, if not the, longest ranges available comm
38 UsAirways16bwi: its March 1st....anyone got a pic yet?
39 BY738: 757s have been operating to Europe already
40 Mah584jr: I was at PHL for a while today and I was hoping to catch sight of the new bird. No luck.
41 Centrair: Well... Asia is a big place. If they don't get China, they can always go for HKG, ICN, KIX, NGO, SYD, or MNL. (in 2009 they could apply for NRT slots
42 AT777: I know everyone is looking for a picture of it. If you go to www.200scale.com you'll be able to see a picture of it. Well a picture of a model. I actu
43 Whappeh: Though its not a photo, that is still cool! Great looking! I can't wait to see it on approach!
44 HPRamper: I would think that this deal might hinge on whether or not China is awarded to US. Truthfully, US doesn't need the 340 for anything else right now, u
47 Steeler83: Good one! And of all places to NOT se one! Looks good, can't wait to see it on a PIT-LAS flight. Although I am sure PHL will se a whole bunch of thes
48 Flyorski: Thanks for the photo, that looks awesome! The 757 is a sleek plane, and in US colors with winglets it is beautiful!
49 A342: Sure, but the questions are: from where, nonstop and / or with a decent payload ? If they want to fly trans-pac from PHL, the A340 makes sense.
51 PHLapproach: Thats because on March 1st it hadn't been released from the shop. It left yesterday at 1600 and 200UU went in. As you can see Jay got it at FLL Today
52 Whappeh: Damn! I'd so drive to shoot it while it was here in MCO, but I have things to do!
53 Steeler83: I wonder if it will be at PHL at all this coming Saturday...
55 SkyHarborsHome: Technically, this would be untrue since HP took over US and HP ran the 747 for a while.
56 PHLapproach: Steeler83, It's scheduled to come in Wednesday and Friday. And of course with these things, swaps happen and it could change. I'll see if it is coming
57 Gigneil: I'm confused... this airframe has pretty much been with US for a long long while. I thought it was the ex-ATA birds getting wingletted and flown acros
58 Whappeh: That was the original batch, but the flights were generally a big success, and US Airways sent a number more of their own house 757s for ETOPS conver
59 Gigneil: But, but, but, none of the 757 transatlantic services have started on US. Have they? NS
60 Vega: Although they have to do something with the planes until Europe starts, I'd thought for sure they'd trade out the 3xxs to the West Coast from PHL/CLT
61 Flyboy7974: Okay, so, unless I missed it, I only saw mainly talk about the US east original 757 fleet and the ATA birds that US got and all of those are getting t
62 HPRamper: US has been flying the 757s transatlantic for a very long time to several destinations.
63 AutoThrust: The blendet winglets make this plane more beatiful then it already is. It looks stunning and graceful. Also a very nice livery. Well done US Airways.
64 HPRamper: I think US is more hesistant to invest in those older ones because they probably don't have too much time left in them. Ask the passengers and crew w
65 Steeler83: I was about to say... Then where is all of the data on how well PHL-LIS on the 757 coming from? Is there some parallel dimension we're not aware of h
66 Vega: US has said that after the PHL-Europe aircraft are wingletted and upgraded with new interiors (which is underway), then they would look at other 757
67 BMIFlyer: The bird looks bloomin marvellous Lee
68 A340600: Lovely job, elegant and beautiful, how a 757 should be! Sam
69 Gigneil: I was clearly mistaken about the current 75s across the Atlantic. I'm not sure why none of them have been upgraded but this older frames. I would thin
70 Steeler83: How about PHL-TLV, Moscow, or Krakow... Or Kiev...
71 WesternA318: PHX PIT or CLT to ATH...*one can dream cant he???* PHX-ATH A330 territory perhaps? PIT-ATH 762 for Steeler's perusal? CLT-ATH 762 as well? or for all
72 Steeler83: WesternA318, you crack me up! Are ye on me RU list? Ye are now I am a bit excited for continued growth of PHL. US is growing as an airline via its ex
73 Silentbob: Just got back from a little vacation and ended up on N201UU from PHL to AUA. On the way back I got to check out the new leather seats as well. The bes
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