Ok, now I'm not working on real work, its time to do an analysis. With a mixed order of 25 of each type of aircraft (with options for 50 more of each - so a possible 75 aircraft of each class), what is United trying to achive? Fleet Replacement- The 747's and 767's are up for the chop in this case. The 747's are being replaced with Airbus A350-900's (with 11% more … [Read more...]
** BREAKING – United orders 25 A350’s and 25 B787’s ***
Well it seems United seems to be as good at taking a descsion as most major organisatons with the order of intent for 25 Boeing 787-8's and 25 Airbus A350XWB-900's. Yes - it's a 50/50 split for both Boeing and Airbus. More analysis later with a few pictures if you're good! … [Read more...]
Airplane p0rn – United 757 – Rotate
It's that time of the week again - it's Airplane p0rn time! We're still at LAX, with a United 757-200 taking off. More Airplane p0rn - of course - next week! … [Read more...]
Almost flying the drunken skies – United Captain held for being drunk…
If you were travelling on UA949 to Chicago from London on 9th, you might had find the flight cancelled. It seems that the Police were informed and the pilot - a 51 year old from Lakewood, Colorado was arrested for being over the prescribed alcohol limit and thus breath tested. The pilot has since been released on bail, and due to appear in court on the 20th … [Read more...]
United ditches Mesa CRJ-200’s
Mesa air. That wonderful United Express provider seems to be needing a paddle as its going down a creek without it. It seems as well as pulling it's Dash-8 services (-300's, not the latest Q400 series I should add - 10 aircraft), the CRJ-200 fleet is also being withdrawn by 30th April 2010 from United services - a total of 26 aircraft. Cranky has an excellent analysis … [Read more...]
The Autumn Run – Mixing Business with Pleasure with UA and US LHR-ORD-LAX-LAS-(LAS-PHX-LAX-LAS)-SFO-LHR
The Autumn Run - Mixing Business with Pleasure with UA and US LHR-ORD-LAX-LAS-(LAS-PHX-LAX-LAS)-SFO-LHR Or "Go on... add me to the volunteer list please" ---- WARNING: This is a LOT longer than I thought it would be when I started putting keyboard to screen. Sorry! Do I really need to introduce this report? Oh very well then! This was going to be the usual … [Read more...]
Airplane p0rn Extra ** N331UA ** LAST UNITED 737-300 ARRIVAL – WATERCANNON SALUTE
And for some Airplane p0rn extra pictures - the last United 737-300 (N331UA) arriving at San Francisco International, receiving a full water cannon salute. Taken from the United Red Carpet Club, G gates, International wing. Pictures (c) Kevin Marshall - For reproduction, please ask. A full gallery is at … [Read more...]
What the hell am I doing drinking in LA?
Waiting for the next flight of course! (and I should add - a MUCH better lounge than the one in Chicago!) Unsurprisingly, I took the bump and got upgraded to First on United 531, with a 2 and a bit hour wait at LAX for my next connection to LAS. More soon enough... … [Read more...]
Airplane p0rn -United 737-300
It's Sunday, so it must be time for some Airplane p0rn (if a bit late). To celebrate the near withdrawal of UA's ageing warhorses, this week - it's a United Boeing 737-300. More next week ... … [Read more...]
Trip report Teaser…
From 9H on a United 767-300 on 21/10. For non regular business class flyers - look at the seat angle. Correct. It's in REVERSE... What does this all mean? You'll have to wait for the actual report when I've finished writing it... ;) … [Read more...]
