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gsg013 wrote:Can someone please give an update of the widebody fleet and how many of each type have the new Polaris seats installed?
Many thanks in advance.
VC10er wrote:Will the 3 new 763’s be getting Polaris when they come in to be refitted?
I know they are used (from Hawaiian?) correct?
Or might they get Diamond seats given the delivery issues re: Polaris
Thanks
KVH68 wrote:789
N24973
02/25/18, IAD-SFO, Flight# 0424
02/25/18, SFO-IAD, Flight# 0753
02/26/18, IAD-SFO, Flight# 0424
02/26/18, SFO-IAD, Flight# 0753
jetblastdubai wrote:KVH68 wrote:789
N24973
02/25/18, IAD-SFO, Flight# 0424
02/25/18, SFO-IAD, Flight# 0753
02/26/18, IAD-SFO, Flight# 0424
02/26/18, SFO-IAD, Flight# 0753
First revenue day is not IAD-SFO-IAD-GRU https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N24973
United1 wrote:VC10er wrote:Will the 3 new 763’s be getting Polaris when they come in to be refitted?
I know they are used (from Hawaiian?) correct?
Or might they get Diamond seats given the delivery issues re: Polaris
Thanks
I don't know for sure if they will come online with Polaris but I don't believe there are issues getting Polaris seats delivered any longer.
Yes they are coming from HA...
VC10er wrote:United1 wrote:VC10er wrote:Will the 3 new 763’s be getting Polaris when they come in to be refitted?
I know they are used (from Hawaiian?) correct?
Or might they get Diamond seats given the delivery issues re: Polaris
Thanks
I don't know for sure if they will come online with Polaris but I don't believe there are issues getting Polaris seats delivered any longer.
Yes they are coming from HA...
I hope so! I love the 763 (I don’t care how old the design is). For me it’s the Goldie Locks “just right” airplane. And with new interiors I’d defy any average person to guess her age!
gsg013 wrote:Still find it crazy to me that UA is taking new 787's with the old BE Diamond Seat.
VC10er wrote:United1 wrote:VC10er wrote:Will the 3 new 763’s be getting Polaris when they come in to be refitted?
I know they are used (from Hawaiian?) correct?
Or might they get Diamond seats given the delivery issues re: Polaris
Thanks
I don't know for sure if they will come online with Polaris but I don't believe there are issues getting Polaris seats delivered any longer.
Yes they are coming from HA...
I hope so! I love the 763 (I don’t care how old the design is). For me it’s the Goldie Locks “just right” airplane. And with new interiors I’d defy any average person to guess her age!
gsg013 wrote:Still find it crazy to me that UA is taking new 787's with the old BE Diamond Seat.
codc10 wrote:gsg013 wrote:Still find it crazy to me that UA is taking new 787's with the old BE Diamond Seat.
The two 789s recently delivered are the last ones.
1989worstyear wrote:VC10er wrote:United1 wrote:
I don't know for sure if they will come online with Polaris but I don't believe there are issues getting Polaris seats delivered any longer.
Yes they are coming from HA...
I hope so! I love the 763 (I don’t care how old the design is). For me it’s the Goldie Locks “just right” airplane. And with new interiors I’d defy any average person to guess her age!
The three HA ones were built in 2002-03 - on par with their newest original A320's, and in the middle of the 772ER's. How are these particular 763's ancient?
VC10er wrote:1989worstyear wrote:VC10er wrote:
I hope so! I love the 763 (I don’t care how old the design is). For me it’s the Goldie Locks “just right” airplane. And with new interiors I’d defy any average person to guess her age!
The three HA ones were built in 2002-03 - on par with their newest original A320's, and in the middle of the 772ER's. How are these particular 763's ancient?
Ok, I was being a bit dramatic when I used the word “ancient”...but the anti-767 crowd often criticizes it for being an “ancient design”...while folks like me love her as is.
I think the age of the 767 and others are a testament to these airplanes. While the 737 is old too, and doesn’t have the same size order book as her direct competition, she is STILL a viable design (albeit updated) and going to hit 10,000.
I wish United actually went and ordered 50 767’s until the 797 is designed and being delivered
SFOtoORD wrote:You just wrote 4 paragraphs about losing one bathroom. Much ado about nothing.
On the whole these aircraft need a new cabin. Losing one lav isn’t great, but it’s not a half page rant.
77H wrote:
You don’t fly DL and you made it quite clear in another thread you “kicked UA to the curb” last year. For someone who doesn’t fly UA any longer it’s curious that you seem to be a major contributor in every UA thread, the majority of your posts, negative in nature. If you’re not longer a patron of UA why does anything they do matter to you enough to spend time drafting up paragraphs long posts? Trouble cutting the cord?
77H
UA444 wrote:There are several of the of exCO 757s that are showing lots of wear and tear in the cabin and are showing their age. The seats in the ps 757s are newer and the IFE has newer software or operating system since they tend to work slightly better/faster.
VC10er wrote:1989worstyear wrote:VC10er wrote:
I hope so! I love the 763 (I don’t care how old the design is). For me it’s the Goldie Locks “just right” airplane. And with new interiors I’d defy any average person to guess her age!
The three HA ones were built in 2002-03 - on par with their newest original A320's, and in the middle of the 772ER's. How are these particular 763's ancient?
Ok, I was being a bit dramatic when I used the word “ancient”...but the anti-767 crowd often criticizes it for being an “ancient design”...while folks like me love her as is.
I think the age of the 767 and others are a testament to these airplanes. While the 737 is old too, and doesn’t have the same size order book as her direct competition, she is STILL a viable design (albeit updated) and going to hit 10,000.
I wish United actually went and ordered 50 767’s until the 797 is designed and being delivered
FlightLevel360 wrote:I hope they at least installed tablet holders.
United1 wrote:FlightLevel360 wrote:I hope they at least installed tablet holders.
On what the 753s? Yeah I believe the seats do have them...
FlightLevel360 wrote:United1 wrote:FlightLevel360 wrote:I hope they at least installed tablet holders.
On what the 753s? Yeah I believe the seats do have them...
That's good to hear. Now it's just a matter of speculation if these will be the B/E Aerospace Pinnacle on the 772A or the Meridian on the 73M9.
calpsafltskeds wrote:73G:
N24729 entered MIA 2782/28Feb for slimlines
763:
N652UA entered VQQ 2790/26Feb
764:
N65056 exited HKG 2814/28Feb with crew rest mod
N69063 entered HKG 2698/28Feb for crew rest mod
772:
N78017 sked to exit HKG 2825/1Mar
UAX:
E175: According to a Bloomberg article Mesa E175 N89349 was leased by Embraer as a demonstration for a potential Chinese buyer - Flown to VVO.
iahcsr wrote:calpsafltskeds wrote:73G:
N24729 entered MIA 2782/28Feb for slimlines
763:
N652UA entered VQQ 2790/26Feb
764:
N65056 exited HKG 2814/28Feb with crew rest mod
N69063 entered HKG 2698/28Feb for crew rest mod
772:
N78017 sked to exit HKG 2825/1Mar
UAX:
E175: According to a Bloomberg article Mesa E175 N89349 was leased by Embraer as a demonstration for a potential Chinese buyer - Flown to VVO.
Thought it odd they would use N89349 for a demo.. it’s been in service awhile and will look a bit worn torn. Whereas N87360 was delivered a couple months ago and has been parked at IAH since, as yet not flown a single revenue flight. (Something to do with the pilot scope clause... Apparently a few more 319/320/737s need to be in service before this last erj175 can be used) It’s litterly brand new and would be a perfect for a customer demo.
SFOtoORD wrote:iahcsr wrote:calpsafltskeds wrote:73G:
N24729 entered MIA 2782/28Feb for slimlines
763:
N652UA entered VQQ 2790/26Feb
764:
N65056 exited HKG 2814/28Feb with crew rest mod
N69063 entered HKG 2698/28Feb for crew rest mod
772:
N78017 sked to exit HKG 2825/1Mar
UAX:
E175: According to a Bloomberg article Mesa E175 N89349 was leased by Embraer as a demonstration for a potential Chinese buyer - Flown to VVO.
Thought it odd they would use N89349 for a demo.. it’s been in service awhile and will look a bit worn torn. Whereas N87360 was delivered a couple months ago and has been parked at IAH since, as yet not flown a single revenue flight. (Something to do with the pilot scope clause... Apparently a few more 319/320/737s need to be in service before this last erj175 can be used) It’s litterly brand new and would be a perfect for a customer demo.
Maybe leasing out the old one will allow them to put the new one into service soon. Or perhaps there is just some slack in the spring schedule.
iahcsr wrote:Thought it odd they would use N89349 for a demo.. it’s been in service awhile and will look a bit worn torn. Whereas N87360 was delivered a couple months ago and has been parked at IAH since, as yet not flown a single revenue flight. (Something to do with the pilot scope clause... Apparently a few more 319/320/737s need to be in service before this last erj175 can be used) It’s litterly brand new and would be a perfect for a customer demo.
iahcsr wrote:calpsafltskeds wrote:73G:
N24729 entered MIA 2782/28Feb for slimlines
763:
N652UA entered VQQ 2790/26Feb
764:
N65056 exited HKG 2814/28Feb with crew rest mod
N69063 entered HKG 2698/28Feb for crew rest mod
772:
N78017 sked to exit HKG 2825/1Mar
UAX:
E175: According to a Bloomberg article Mesa E175 N89349 was leased by Embraer as a demonstration for a potential Chinese buyer - Flown to VVO.
Thought it odd they would use N89349 for a demo.. it’s been in service awhile and will look a bit worn torn. Whereas N87360 was delivered a couple months ago and has been parked at IAH since, as yet not flown a single revenue flight. (Something to do with the pilot scope clause... Apparently a few more 319/320/737s need to be in service before this last erj175 can be used) It’s litterly brand new and would be a perfect for a customer demo.
1989worstyear wrote:Intersting chart from a United presentation on Tuesday, and it shows they're looking t the A330-800:
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/artic ... nt-446322/
Looks like their 25 year old A320's will be flying another 15 years, while the 753's get an early death.
ikolkyo wrote:1989worstyear wrote:Intersting chart from a United presentation on Tuesday, and it shows they're looking t the A330-800:
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/artic ... nt-446322/
Looks like their 25 year old A320's will be flying another 15 years, while the 753's get an early death.
It’s an old chart, I saw that months ago. I highly doubt we’d see an A338 order from UA.
1989worstyear wrote:ikolkyo wrote:1989worstyear wrote:Intersting chart from a United presentation on Tuesday, and it shows they're looking t the A330-800:
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/artic ... nt-446322/
Looks like their 25 year old A320's will be flying another 15 years, while the 753's get an early death.
It’s an old chart, I saw that months ago. I highly doubt we’d see an A338 order from UA.
Thanks for clarifying - I checked their IR site and also saw it - thought it was from yesterday. Still, why are 753's going before their initial grunge-era A320's?
calpsafltskeds wrote:772:
N773UA, after engine problem and cowling fell off 1175/13Feb, sked to ferry HNL-SFO 2690/5Mar
739 N72405 - searching for a activity and see there has only been 1 day off (in IAH) since 10/31/17 - otherwise has flown every day according to FlightAware - can't see farther back. I don't see photos with scimitars, but can't find the date of the last photo online.
VC10er wrote:I really do not know much about the 757-300. In fact I think I’ve only ever been on one a couple of times. I don’t think they are ever at EWR. I’ve seen plenty and they are remarkably long!
calpsafltskeds wrote:OMG, I have a relative on flight 683/4Mar EWR-SAN.
Aircraft was about 30 mins late due to late arrival.
Pushed from the gate, then returned to the gate due to a weight and balance issue. Capt told pax they had to move 10 bags.
There were no empty seats in front of the wing, so it sounds like bags would have to be moved forward as people couldn't be. If weight needed to be moved aft, they could have moved about 10 non-revs to empty Y seats.
Plane pushed out again, then taxied, then returned to the gate a second time with Capt saying same reason.
Finally left about 1:50 late. ETA SAN was 1:01am
Near MCI, aircraft took a right turn and diverted to LAX. Leg down to SAN is shows cancelled.
Find out SAN is closed 0000-0500 for runway rehabilitation for a year except Saturday nights (Sunday mornings 0000-0500).
After several calls, the SAN Airport paging person knew of the diversion and he said buses were set up to come to SAN.
77H wrote:calpsafltskeds wrote:OMG, I have a relative on flight 683/4Mar EWR-SAN.
Aircraft was about 30 mins late due to late arrival.
Pushed from the gate, then returned to the gate due to a weight and balance issue. Capt told pax they had to move 10 bags.
There were no empty seats in front of the wing, so it sounds like bags would have to be moved forward as people couldn't be. If weight needed to be moved aft, they could have moved about 10 non-revs to empty Y seats.
Plane pushed out again, then taxied, then returned to the gate a second time with Capt saying same reason.
Finally left about 1:50 late. ETA SAN was 1:01am
Near MCI, aircraft took a right turn and diverted to LAX. Leg down to SAN is shows cancelled.
Find out SAN is closed 0000-0500 for runway rehabilitation for a year except Saturday nights (Sunday mornings 0000-0500).
After several calls, the SAN Airport paging person knew of the diversion and he said buses were set up to come to SAN.
Let me guess... 739ER?![]()
77H
United1 wrote:gsg013 wrote:Can someone please give an update of the widebody fleet and how many of each type have the new Polaris seats installed?
Many thanks in advance.
Sure...
77W 14 in service plus 4 more delivered this year all with Polaris
77E 55 in service (33 with IPTE and 22 with Diamond seats) to begin getting Polaris this year
772 19 in service (domestic configuration with IPTE J Class)
78J 3 to be delivered later this year with Polaris
789 25 with Diamond seats (23 in service and 2 about to be delivered/induction)
788 12 in service with Diamond seats
764 16 in service with Diamond seats
763 35 in service (5 with Polaris, 2 in mod for Polaris, 21 Diamond, 7 IPTE) 3 more to be delivered later this year
AAIL86 wrote:United1 wrote:gsg013 wrote:Can someone please give an update of the widebody fleet and how many of each type have the new Polaris seats installed?
Many thanks in advance.
Sure...
77W 14 in service plus 4 more delivered this year all with Polaris
77E 55 in service (33 with IPTE and 22 with Diamond seats) to begin getting Polaris this year
772 19 in service (domestic configuration with IPTE J Class)
78J 3 to be delivered later this year with Polaris
789 25 with Diamond seats (23 in service and 2 about to be delivered/induction)
788 12 in service with Diamond seats
764 16 in service with Diamond seats
763 35 in service (5 with Polaris, 2 in mod for Polaris, 21 Diamond, 7 IPTE) 3 more to be delivered later this year
I'm booked in J on a 763 in April, UA 986 CDG-ORD. Seat map shows old 2-1-2 config. Anyone care to speculate on what my chances of getting Polaris are?