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J Dawg 06-09-2010 09:23 PM
Originally Posted by Bumm (Post 823812)
My wife and I are going to be traveling from LAX to SYD this Friday (the 11th) on a ZED and I was wondering if someone at UAL could tell me how the loads look. Also, is LAX to SYD pretty heavily traveled by UAL non-revs? Thanks
You can also check the seating charts on United's website to get an idea of the loads. Generally speaking, these are not 100% accurate at most airlines.

Therefore, I had a friend check loads for me to SYD from both LAX and SFO, over a 3 day period (6 flights total). After I received his info, I decided to compare it with the website seating charts for the hell of it (just curious to see how accurate it would be). It was 100% accurate for all classes on all 6 flights. However, there is no way of telling how many non-revs are listed.

navigatro 06-10-2010 04:36 AM
Why don't you drive?

Then you won't have to rent a car when you get there.

SUX4U 06-11-2010 03:32 PM
Not sure if you will get this before the flight tonight, but if there are no weight restrictions, you should do fine. Get some toblerone for all the pilots and f/a's. introduce yourself to the purser, sweet talk him/her and if they are feeling nice tonight there are over 10 business class seats open as of right now. good luck!

contrails 06-11-2010 05:54 PM
Originally Posted by J Dawg (Post 824176)
You can also check the seating charts on United's website to get an idea of the loads. Generally speaking, these are not 100% accurate at most airlines.

Therefore, I had a friend check loads for me to SYD from both LAX and SFO, over a 3 day period (6 flights total). After I received his info, I decided to compare it with the website seating charts for the hell of it (just curious to see how accurate it would be). It was 100% accurate for all classes on all 6 flights. However, there is no way of telling how many non-revs are listed.
I, too, have found UAL.com to be accurate for this. I've compared what I saw on the website to actual loads checked by a friend of mine and they are very close. As you said, the only thing you need after UAL.com is to get a non-rev list.

strfyr51 06-11-2010 07:39 PM
Originally Posted by SUX4U (Post 823861)
Friday out of LAX looks ok at this point. ZED will only permit you into Y class I do believe. I would think you will get a seat, perhaps no row to yourself. Fortunately only 5 NRSA's listed for all cabins. Have you looked at doing Delta out of LAX? If I were to brave that long of a flight in Y class, DL's 777LR beats the pants out of UA's 744.
flight 839-11 jun LAX SYD B744 1 seat open first 12 seats business and 19 in coach. I would have upgraded to business . 8:38m, in LAX at this update

wags3539 06-11-2010 08:10 PM
Originally Posted by MarineGrunt (Post 823827)
Avoid Oceanic flt 915 at all costs..... :)
So my wife and I aren't the only ones who will be missing Lost...


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