747-400 just how comfortable is it???

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02-01-2016, 05:26 PM

#51

awax

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Originally Posted by SpecialTracking

Until the company stops building bunky lines in favor of all fo lines. What a mess that will be.

I had an LCA tell me that when the company stops publishing flying FO lines, that all landings were his. I hope other Captains will follow that lead.

02-01-2016, 08:30 PM

#52

Glenntilton

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Originally Posted by SUX4U

Unless you are brand new as of a week ago, I wouldn't dismiss any chance of flying that damn thing until the last one is parked. I have noticed the most junior number on the -400 go from low to mid 9000's to upper 9's then to low 10's and as of last snap shot it is now showing high 10,000 numbers. All of that within a year!

With the 777-300ER's coming, a few more 787's that keep getting the best routes, A350's in 2 years and more narrow body captain spots becoming available the odds of long term -400 FO's bouncing to a new seat that better fits their desires is quite possible. Don't forget a good amount of the guys/gals in the high 10's to low 11's are locking themselves up on the 777 and 787 for the next 2 years as well. Finally, if fuel remains dirt cheap and United continues to pack the -400's with bodies and cargo to Asia, they very well could hold onto a few more frames longer than they expected.

That is my perspective on the odds of getting a chance to fly the Whale. The next 2 years will be very interesting for those that are junior but still want the experience.

They are parking a bunch of them.

2015 Entry

4 - B737-700 (Copa)
23 - B737-900ER
11 - B787-900

2015 Exit

2 - B747-400 (includes charter unit)
11 - B757-200

2016 Entry

1 - B777-300ER
5 - B787-900
8 - B737-900ER
6 - B737-800 (new additional aircraft from COPA)
9 - A319-100 (CSN)
40 - E175

2016 Exit

2 - B747-400
4 - B757-200
13 - Q400
25 - CRJ-700
16 - E145

A319-100 Planned Additional

4885 A319-132 N885UA N515NK/Spirit
4886 A319-132 N886UA N519NK/Spirit
4887 A319-132 N887UA N521NK/Spirit

4871 A319-132 N871UA CSN
4872 A319-132 N872UA CSN
4873 A319-132 N873UA CSN
4874 A319-132 N874UA CSN
4875 A319-132 N875UA CSN
4876 A319-132 N876UA CSN
4877 A319-132 N877UA CSN
4878 A319-132 N878UA CSN
4879 A319-132 N879UA CSN
4880 A319-132 N880UA CSN
4881 A319-132 N881UA CSN
4882 A319-132 N882UA CSN
4883 A319-132 N883UA CSN
4884 A319-132 N884UA CSN
4889 A319-132 N889UA B-6219/CSN
4890 A319-132 N890UA B-6220/CSN
4891 A319-132 N891UA B-6158/CSN
4892 A319-132 N892UA B-6160/CSN
4893 A319-132 N893UA B-6161/CSN
4894 A319-132 N894UA B-6162/CSN
4895 A319-132 N895UA B-6168/CSN
4896 A319-132 N896UA B-6239/CSN
4897 A319-132 N897UA B-6241/CSN
4898 A319-132 N898UA B-6242/CSN
4899 A319-132 N899UA B-6243/CSN

B747-400 Exit Dates

N179UA - June 2016
N180UA - August 2016
N182UA - July 2017
N181UA - September 2017
N174UA - December 2017
N178UA - December 2017
N175UA - 2nd Quarter 2018
N177UA - 3rd Quarter 2018

A350-1000 Entry Dates

1 - 3rd Quarter 2018
1 - 4th Quarter 2018

02-01-2016, 09:03 PM

#53

Winston

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Which brings up a good question:

How's that A350 cockpit?

02-01-2016, 09:19 PM

#54

Probe

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Winston

Which brings up a good question:

How's that A350 cockpit?

Probably really nice. I guess you don't even have to learn how to do an abort. It not only does it for you, it even makes the no-go decision for you.

02-01-2016, 09:26 PM

#55

gettinbumped

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Originally Posted by Glenntilton

Where did you see that the 737-800's added this year are from COPA? I've been hearing they are new builds. In the 4th Q filings they specifically mentioned the A319's as used, but NOT the 737-800 or 900ER's coming in 2016. Still trying to determine if these are new from the factory or not. Management has been VERY quiet on this issue, as well as the options that have already exercises for the 900ER's we have taken recently

02-01-2016, 10:01 PM

#56

Lerxst

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Never mind that, GB.. Look at all those quiet and comfy Buses coming! You could slide back and be eating offa a nice tray instead of a (soon to be removed) logbook, and I could move up a number. Win Win!

02-02-2016, 06:17 AM

#57

gettinbumped

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Originally Posted by Lerxst

HAHAAHHAHHHA! Don't think I don't dream about it!! If I'd known they were gonna build the Bus back up I wouldn't have ever left!! If it makes you feel better, I tried to bid the 756 but I'm frozen. So I'm stuck stealing your summer vacation. =)

02-02-2016, 10:07 AM

#58

Lerxst

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Originally Posted by gettinbumped

I always get awarded summer vacation!*

*Summer in Southern Hemisphere

02-02-2016, 11:23 AM

#59

gettinbumped

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Originally Posted by Lerxst

I always get awarded summer vacation!*

*Summer in Southern Hemisphere

You'll find that October and May are absolutely lovely for vacation! Sure you'll have to ruin your kids eduction by yanking them out of school for 2 weeks, but that's a small price to pay!

02-02-2016, 12:30 PM

#60

SpecialTracking

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gettinbumped

You'll find that October and May are absolutely lovely for vacation! Sure you'll have to ruin your kids eduction by yanking them out of school for 2 weeks, but that's a small price to pay!

I've got to give you credit. You could make a funeral sound inviting. Insert smiley face here...