Originally Posted by RJDio

I think the heartburn from this is the company’s willingness to invest in an outsourced product, while having a viable (according to the union) alternative in-house.

While we may be far removed from the toxic environment of the Tilton era, this announcement is a sobering one, remind us we are far from strategic harmony with management. They are/will continue to treat this relationship like Hyman Roth. And so should we.

Originally Posted by NFLUALNFL

Nothing. What's the point of saving money and potentially making pax uncomfortable if that money we save is wasted on things like this?

Originally Posted by IAHB756

Exactly. On the 737 on hot days, single engine taxi actual cools the cabin better than running both (if you are running both packs off of the engines). Why? We use #2 (the right) engine for single engine movement. It is normally operating at a slightly higher RPM (read, more pneumatic pressure feeding the pack) and the left pack is getting constant high pressure from the APU. EWR 4R departure last Summer. I’m DH in row 21. Captain taxis out on number 2. Cool cabin and nice smooth taxi. Starts number 1 while still number 8 or something. Cabin begins to warm up by the time we are next for departure as both engines at idle (lower pneumatic output). Wish he had waited a tad longer (for comfort reasons). Max taxis easy on 1 engine. In fact, easiest way to operate from our busy hubs is crank 2 ASAP. Run after start and get taxi clearance. Start moving and clear the alley for others then have the option to start the left immediately upon taxi or, if conditions permit; hold off until you see fit

Originally Posted by Knotcher

One pack on the APU and one on an engine cools fine.

Originally Posted by RJDio

Was that pre-free domestic upgrades?

Originally Posted by spaaks

I don't think they're going to be using these airframes on ORD-GRR. They're going to use them on business heavy markets where people (companies) actually pay up for a premium seat. Don't forget, it's not just the CRJ550. United is making a system wide push to add more premium seats. They're reducing seat counts/increasing premium seating on767-300's and ALL 319/320's

https://thepointsguy.com/news/united-crj550/

So far, the airline only confirmed that it’ll fly between Chicago (ORD) and Walmart’s headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas (XNA). United is apparently losing out on business from Walmart employees and suppliers looking to fly in premium cabins — with more first-class seats on the way, XNA flyers will have an easier time booking premium-cabin United travel between Arkansas and Asia.

Originally Posted by sleeves

I think it is pretty ironic that Walmart Employees want first class... Have they been to a Walmart?

Originally Posted by Mesabah

It's possible, they were able to start getting Skywest's 900SCs out the door in a few months. The 550 is just an STC 700.

Originally Posted by guppie

No sheet! A bunch of rednecks in their red MAGA hats.... but Bentonville is where headquarters is. The suits gotta have their FC.

Originally Posted by RJDio

While we may be far removed from the toxic environment of the Tilton era