C5 expanding?
06-29-2021, 07:32 PM
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UAL owns the 145's in service currently flying under the UA name. They are currently painting the planes into the new livery. They are preparing to replace the interior including new seats, sidewalls and carpet. They are adding on board entertainment (not wifi) for the UA app on phones and other devices. They are doing testing on new brakes for the planes. There are a few more expensive enhancements for the flight deck as well.
UA is paying for all of the changes, except for the brake testing. Sounds like someone already made the decision which plane is sticking around for the 50 seat feed.
UA is paying for all of the changes, except for the brake testing. Sounds like someone already made the decision which plane is sticking around for the 50 seat feed.
06-29-2021, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by jacburn
UAL owns the 145's in service currently flying under the UA name. They are currently painting the planes into the new livery. They are preparing to replace the interior including new seats, sidewalls and carpet. They are adding on board entertainment (not wifi) for the UA app on phones and other devices. They are doing testing on new brakes for the planes. There are a few more expensive enhancements for the flight deck as well.
UA is paying for all of the changes, except for the brake testing. Sounds like someone already made the decision which plane is sticking around for the 50 seat feed.
UA is paying for all of the changes, except for the brake testing. Sounds like someone already made the decision which plane is sticking around for the 50 seat feed.
06-29-2021, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by LAXtoDEN
Wow no way! All the future 50 seat growth is in the 550 so enjoy the stagnation. I don’t think anyone would be surprised to hear C5 holding strong once again. UA literally has the FO’s on McDonald’s new hire pay, and Captain’s on McDonald’s manager’s pay.
06-29-2021, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by CantTaxiToACS
A SkyWest pilot making fun of C5 pilot’s pay is the same as a Wendys worker making fun of McDonalds pay.
Any regional you’re at, it’s get your time and get out. But at C5 they literally got you acting as pilot in command on McDonald’s pay, unreal.
06-29-2021, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by LAXtoDEN
No, it’s not, but nice try. If I was a Mesa pilot then your cute little joke would fit.
Any regional you’re at, it’s get your time and get out. But at C5 they literally got you acting as pilot in command on McDonald’s pay, unreal.
Any regional you’re at, it’s get your time and get out. But at C5 they literally got you acting as pilot in command on McDonald’s pay, unreal.
06-29-2021, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by CantTaxiToACS
The analogy I made fits quite well. Your delusional complex about the regional you fly for also fits well, and simultaneously quite sad.
06-30-2021, 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by jacburn
UAL owns the 145's in service currently flying under the UA name. They are currently painting the planes into the new livery. They are preparing to replace the interior including new seats, sidewalls and carpet. They are adding on board entertainment (not wifi) for the UA app on phones and other devices. They are doing testing on new brakes for the planes. There are a few more expensive enhancements for the flight deck as well.
UA is paying for all of the changes, except for the brake testing. Sounds like someone already made the decision which plane is sticking around for the 50 seat feed.
UA is paying for all of the changes, except for the brake testing. Sounds like someone already made the decision which plane is sticking around for the 50 seat feed.
06-30-2021, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by prt135
100 single class 50 seaters will remain….which carrier will operate them? I wonder if a more detailed phase out plan/potential carrier closer (s) will be announced soon?
06-30-2021, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Cujo665
The ones with a 1st class option most likely..... for now
EDIT: You’re right if you’re referring to the flying C5 is losing out of EWR
06-30-2021, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by jacburn
UAL owns the 145's in service currently flying under the UA name. They are currently painting the planes into the new livery. They are preparing to replace the interior including new seats, sidewalls and carpet. They are adding on board entertainment (not wifi) for the UA app on phones and other devices. They are doing testing on new brakes for the planes. There are a few more expensive enhancements for the flight deck as well.
UA is paying for all of the changes, except for the brake testing. Sounds like someone already made the decision which plane is sticking around for the 50 seat feed.
UA is paying for all of the changes, except for the brake testing. Sounds like someone already made the decision which plane is sticking around for the 50 seat feed.
Go look at the old ExpressJet forums.
We literally said the exact same thing before the plug was pulled.
New carpet, new seating. Guess what. It’s not the slim seats that they have on the rest of the fleet. Same blue and tan seats that have been refurbished. LED lighting. Just looked like a brand new 145 from the factory (cabin only) it was nothing special.
Skywest won’t be affect by this. They have plenty of flying.
Air Wisconsin is *******
C5 not so sure. I think it’s United’s intention to retire most of the CRJ200s, if not all.
Keep some E145s. Only for IAH and DEN.
But who knows. Time will tell
The future is the CRJ550.
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