I am not a pilot, A&P mechanic, stock holder, just a paying passenger with deep seeded loyalty to UA from the CO days. If this particular P&W engine is an issue, why can't they be swapped out for another 777 certified pair of engines? They all mount to the same pylons, burn the same fuel, probably weigh about the same, produce similar thrust, and probably communicate the same data to the cockpit. The triple 7 is a good airframe, just these engines have issues. Someone in the technical side of the aviation or aircraft engine industry, please respond.

(Written on 2021年 09月 01日)(Permalink)

With this service termination to TLH, UA might want to restore twice daily service AVL-IAH. This service has been long gone after the pissing match years ago between UA & WN when WN won international rights at HOU. UA was protecting its international rights out of IAH at the expense of loyal UA customers.

(Written on 2021年 08月 21日)(Permalink)

Sparkie624... The DC10 incident was UA232. UA232 lost the engine mounted on the vertical stabilizer, severing hydraulic lines. Experienced pilots & vectored thrust did the best possible job under what could have been much worse. Yes, some passengers did perish, but Captain Haynes and his crew saved many souls. AA191 physical lost a wing mounted engine shortly after rotation and while in full power climb. I believe the mounting bolt on the engine pylon failed, possibly from corrosion.

(Written on 2021年 08月 13日)(Permalink)

While UA might think this is an enhancement for all passengers, this is do nothing but slow down the boarding and deplaning processes. While UA touts each overhead bin being capable of holding 6 bags, the over head bin spans a distance of 3 or 4 rows which equates to 9 or 12 seats on either side of the aisle. 6 bags for 9 or 12 seats? The math does not work unless UA is hedging that some passengers will not bring a bag onboard. I have status with UA so my bag(s) go in the cargo hold, where they belong. I see two options, charge U$75 for bags brought into the cabin and make checked baggage free or raise all fares U$50 and bags go where they are supposed to go - the cargo hold. Now that planes are filling up with occasional travelers, I see more spinners in the aisles looking for a place to stow their over stuffed bag containing all their worldly possessions. They become agitated when they have to check their bag or have it stowed in an over head several rows behind their seat. All

(Written on 2021年 07月 07日)(Permalink)

Maybe with this proposed upgrade, MWAA will also propose to demolish all the 1960's era above ground people movers. Connections between concourses are never easy at IAD. There needs to be underground moving sidewalks and possibly air train systems between the concourses. With IAD's long concourses B, C/D, there should actually be two parallel underground systems. New connection options for passengers has to extend to the new proposed concourse. These moving sidewalks and airtrains need to be spaced along the concourses, not in the center. An example of the central concourse connector is ATL. Everybody bottlenecks at the escalators and the air train platforms in ATL. Try for a speedy connection between D44 & A5! My .02 worth the input to MWAA. I'm a multimillion miler customer of UA and a loyal UA fan. I welcome the proposed IAD upgrades and UA's fleet expansion and retirement of the CRJ's.

(Written on 2021年 07月 06日)(Permalink)

I remember UA 107, early morning 747 service EWR/ORD, continuing to ??. Always a fun ride! Who here remembers UA56, repowered DC8 service SEA/IAD? A great ride and an even better rotation experience when a former carrier pilot was in command. The takeoff rolls were :28 seconds!

(Written on 2021年 06月 29日)(Permalink)

I was at Raymond James Stadium for both the rehearsal and actual flyover. The rehearsal had no B2 participation, but the stand-in additional B1 plus the scheduled B1 and B52 were impressive. The actual flyover with the B1, B2, & B52 was very impressive. If I could only post my videos and sounds of each on this site, I would so others can see.

(Written on 2021年 02月 08日)(Permalink)

That's not going to buff out. Off to the scrap heap.

(Written on 2021年 01月 20日)(Permalink)

Having flown many flights on DL & UA during this pandemic, these airlines are quite specific to the requirements and rules for passengers wearing masks at all times, except when eating or drinking. This abusive DL passenger could now face federal charges (felony?) for interfering (slapping across the face) with a flight crew. Once the passenger is released from jail, hopefully they will never see another TSA checkpoint, or DL & UA check-in kiosk!

(Written on 2020年 10月 22日)(Permalink)

Airlines need to raise fares so they can have a chance of breaking even on a flight that might be 60% filled. A plane filled to a higher capacity would be seen as a profit. Better yet, revoke the airline deregulation rules and the government & airlines go back to the days of 4 fares F/Y/Fn/Yn. This worked well back in the days when baggage was free and a meal was served. No hidden fees, no surprises when buying tickets.

(Written on 2020年 09月 07日)(Permalink)