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08-30-2013 | 02:17 PM
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We discontinue NRT-HKG service
Posted August 30, 2013
We are exiting NRT-HKG (Hong Kong) service with the last operation on Oct. 26, 2013. The change will be loaded in SHARES on Aug. 31. We will re-accommodate affected customers on other airlines or provide refunds.
While we have made this decision because of the segment’s poor financial performance, we continue to monitor opportunities for profitable service in the
Asia-Pacific region.
I believe all the high yield customers on this route re-accommodated themselves upon the route going to a 737. Funny how UAL never shed this route despite: The 1997 Asian Financial Crisis, 9/11, SARS, Chapter 11, the 2008 global financial crisis, and so on. But now it just doesn't work. You're going to love the changes.....
Posted August 30, 2013
We are exiting NRT-HKG (Hong Kong) service with the last operation on Oct. 26, 2013. The change will be loaded in SHARES on Aug. 31. We will re-accommodate affected customers on other airlines or provide refunds.
While we have made this decision because of the segment’s poor financial performance, we continue to monitor opportunities for profitable service in the
Asia-Pacific region.
I believe all the high yield customers on this route re-accommodated themselves upon the route going to a 737. Funny how UAL never shed this route despite: The 1997 Asian Financial Crisis, 9/11, SARS, Chapter 11, the 2008 global financial crisis, and so on. But now it just doesn't work. You're going to love the changes.....
08-30-2013 | 02:28 PM
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I believe all the high yield customers on this route re-accommodated themselves upon the route going to a 737. Funny how UAL never shed this route despite: The 1997 Asian Financial Crisis, 9/11, SARS, Chapter 11, the 2008 global financial crisis, and so on. But now it just doesn't work. You're going to love the changes.....
But you gotta love how announcements like this are made on a Friday afternoon prior to a long holiday weekend.
08-30-2013 | 02:45 PM
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DATE
Sun October 27
DEPARTS
6:55PM from Tokyo-Narita, Japan(NRT)
ARRIVES
11:25PM in Hong Kong, Hong Kong(HKG)
FLIGHT
DL 155 | 5hr 30m
PLANE
Airbus A330-300 | View Seats
The above is another option for the day after we pull out. Gee, guess who?
Sun October 27
DEPARTS
6:55PM from Tokyo-Narita, Japan(NRT)
ARRIVES
11:25PM in Hong Kong, Hong Kong(HKG)
FLIGHT
DL 155 | 5hr 30m
PLANE
Airbus A330-300 | View Seats
The above is another option for the day after we pull out. Gee, guess who?
08-30-2013 | 02:50 PM
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08-30-2013 | 03:59 PM
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As much as I don't like that we're pulling out of a Market, your first post said we (UAL) NEVER did this with SARS, Asian financial crisis or UAL's bankruptcy! Did you ever think that keeping some of these routes is WHY you were in Bankruptcy?! And I would ask a Pan Am pilot but, their business plan went BANKRUPT so why would I? Why didn't you post when they applied for the LAX-CHU? route! (Block hours go way up swapping those two routes, I think?)
08-30-2013 | 04:15 PM
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Do you even realize what you're saying? As much as I don't like that we're pulling out of a Market, your first post said we (UAL) NEVER did this with SARS, Asian financial crisis or UAL's bankruptcy! Did you ever think that keeping some of these routes is WHY you were in Bankruptcy?! And I would ask a Pan Am pilot but, their business plan went BANKRUPT so why would I? Why didn't you post when they applied for the LAX-CHU? route! (Block hours go way up swapping those two routes, I think?)
As much as I don't like that we're pulling out of a Market, your first post said we (UAL) NEVER did this with SARS, Asian financial crisis or UAL's bankruptcy! Did you ever think that keeping some of these routes is WHY you were in Bankruptcy?! And I would ask a Pan Am pilot but, their business plan went BANKRUPT so why would I? Why didn't you post when they applied for the LAX-CHU? route! (Block hours go way up swapping those two routes, I think?)
08-30-2013 | 04:34 PM
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From: B777 Capt
Here is the press release for the "New" service with the 737. So it actually didn't stand the test of time and other world calamities. Not saying I am not sorry to see it go. Just that we have not had continuous service on this route.
United Continental Holdings announced the launch of a daily flight between Hong Kong and Tokyo-Narita from October 31, 2011.
Continental Airlines will operate the new service with a two-class Boeing B737-800 aircraft, offering passengers a total of 155 seats: 14 business class and 141 economy class.
The flight will depart Hong Kong International Airport at 1030, arriving in Tokyo at 1540. The return leg will depart Tokyo at 1705, arriving back in Hong Kong at 2115.
United Airlines had previously served this route, before the merger with Continental, but dropped it a few years ago due to the scarcity of time slots at Tokyo Narita. Now, as United Continental Holdings reenters this market, it will face fierce competition from other carriers, including Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL), which all serve this route more than seven times per week therefore offering their passengers more flexibility.
Tickets for flights are already available for sale. For more information and bookings, visit United Airlines ? Airline Tickets, Travel Deals and Flights on united.com or United Airlines ? Airline Tickets, Travel Deals and Flights on united.com
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