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Uninteresting 03-26-2026 11:31 AM


Originally Posted by Tayo826 (Post 4017003)
How do you think DL and AA will respond to UA’s announcements (particularly the CRJ-450 and the Relax Row)?

unprecedented growth in unprecedented times? i would think they would batten down the hatches.

FriendlyPilot 03-26-2026 12:18 PM


Originally Posted by Uninteresting (Post 4017035)
unprecedented growth in unprecedented times? i would think they would batten down the hatches.

The company said a few weeks ago that revenue in the Pacific was the highest ever as well as all Premium revenue systemwide. The only segment that is down is domestic economy, which is why the LCCs are all getting crushed. I fly exclusively pacific, and every flight is packed and generally takeoff both ways at max takeoff gross weight because they have more cargo than can be carried.

MasterOfPuppets 03-26-2026 04:26 PM


Originally Posted by Tayo826 (Post 4017003)
How do you think DL and AA will respond to UA’s announcements (particularly the CRJ-450 and the Relax Row)?

we’ll find out from AA in 2035 right as United and Delta start to pivot to the next Gen

Tayo826 03-26-2026 06:23 PM


Originally Posted by MasterOfPuppets (Post 4017110)
we’ll find out from AA in 2035 right as United and Delta start to pivot to the next Gen

It looks like we might be getting our answer. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/amer...k-screens.html

30west 03-26-2026 07:37 PM


Originally Posted by Ripinpeace (Post 4017013)
Delta and American can easily release their own “sky couch”. United doesn’t own the concept, just the design via domestic license with their specific seat vendor. DL or AA could license through Air New Zealand for their “sky couch” design, can make micro engineering or cosmetic changes via alternative mechanisms, or wait for the United license to expire with their vendor; or choose a different seat vendor with their own license.

As with anything in the airline world (like WiFi, IFE, premium push, loyalty, etc), one airline will do something and the rest follow. Except, AA and DL can wait and see if the idea is a bust or not.

Except that the deal with ANZ was exclusive only to UA in the USA (Star Alliance), of course, you can generally copy.

Ice Bear 03-26-2026 11:53 PM

Not especially excited about the CRJ-200 getting another lease on life, but the Skycouch thing is pretty cool. Really informative write-up EWRflyr posted.

Tayo826 03-28-2026 03:48 PM

I’ve been wondering this since March 24th; American’s strategy in recent years has involved basically being the only option for small-town America. Does UA having the CRJ-450 pose a credible threat to that?

Turbosina 03-28-2026 04:45 PM

Man, ol' N973SW sure looks spiffier these days than when I used to fly her to Williston and back 😂

(The "CRJ450" at the launch event)

SlatsExtended 03-29-2026 04:10 AM

First revenue flight of new 789 today. SFO-IAD.

SlatsExtended 03-29-2026 08:25 AM


Originally Posted by SlatsExtended (Post 4017819)
First revenue flight of new 789 today. SFO-IAD.

SFO-IAH as well.


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