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AxlF16 06-13-2022 08:47 AM
Originally Posted by Sixty N Two (Post 3440055)
Rather than start a new thread I would be interested in hearing folks experience (primarily EWR) as to why they selected 777 or 787 FO. Pros/Cons. Let’s assume next summer looks more like a normal (pre COVID) schedule. Obviously economics and political issues can arise but in general, why 777 or 787.
In general the 777 has better destinations (Europe) and potentially shorter legs. The 787 has a standardized, nice bunk and slightly more comfortable due to lower diff pressure & humidifier. Once you're off the initial freeze it's quick and painless to go back and forth between planes.

Once the 777 fleet is at full capacity we'll have a better idea of the routes/pairing each will fly.

LikeABrick 06-13-2022 01:17 PM
Outsider looking in...
 
Are 77/78 reservists breaking guarantee? I know it's years to holding a line.

KnightNight 06-13-2022 01:21 PM
Originally Posted by LikeABrick (Post 3440253)
Are 77/78 reservists breaking guarantee? I know it's years to holding a line.
Generally no

Sixty N Two 06-13-2022 06:13 PM
Originally Posted by AxlF16 (Post 3440062)
In general the 777 has better destinations (Europe) and potentially shorter legs. The 787 has a standardized, nice bunk and slightly more comfortable due to lower diff pressure & humidifier. Once you're off the initial freeze it's quick and painless to go back and forth between planes.

Once the 777 fleet is at full capacity we'll have a better idea of the routes/pairing each will fly.
Thanks for the info

Half wing 06-13-2022 07:50 PM
Originally Posted by AxlF16 (Post 3440062)
In general the 777 has better destinations (Europe) and potentially shorter legs. The 787 has a standardized, nice bunk and slightly more comfortable due to lower diff pressure & humidifier. Once you're off the initial freeze it's quick and painless to go back and forth between planes.

Once the 777 fleet is at full capacity we'll have a better idea of the routes/pairing each will fly.
…after the subsequent freeze.

opheims 06-14-2022 09:54 AM
Originally Posted by LikeABrick (Post 3440253)
Are 77/78 reservists breaking guarantee? I know it's years to holding a line.
I had 92 hours in June on 787 EWR reserve, but I was aggressively picking up to consolidate.
Lately the trips in Open Time are generally: Tel Aviv (all the time), Delhi (almost as much), Lisbon and the 2-day LAX are becoming more common.

CALPilotToo 06-14-2022 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Mudge (Post 3439008)
How has the tempo been lately? Looking at bidding ORD.
Global Reserve sucks. Simple as that. If you live in base and don’t mind a few off days going hot so be it but as a commuter it sucks.

Gilligan13 06-19-2022 07:38 AM
Originally Posted by emoss1974 (Post 3439081)
I’m based out of LAX. Reserve not bad. Don’t get called much. Maybe two trips a month. [emoji1688]


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What international routes does United have out of LAX?

AxlF16 06-19-2022 09:12 AM
Originally Posted by Mudge (Post 3439008)
How has the tempo been lately? Looking at bidding ORD.
I'm a DCA Captain. I'm used pretty much every reserve day and easily break guarantee every month. since completing OE 2+ months ago I've had 1 SC assignment...the rest has been flying. The one time I was sure to get SC they assigned me a Bunkie trip (that might speak to FO staffing....).


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