Is FC service in EWR-ANC just like any other 1500+ mile domestic flight?
May 8, 2024, 10:12 pm
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Is FC service in EWR-ANC just like any other 1500+ mile domestic flight?
I'm kind of surprised how few trip reports there are for this seemingly popular route (and by that I mean I found 0 of them here). Just wanted to confirm that it is correct to expect nothing more than a traditional medium-haul-domestic level of service on this 8-hour, 3500-mile flight.
And if anyone has better searching skills than me, I'd be grateful to read anyone else's experience with this flight.
Cheers.
And if anyone has better searching skills than me, I'd be grateful to read anyone else's experience with this flight.
Cheers.
May 8, 2024, 10:22 pm
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Yes, standard domestic first meal service.
I flew IAH-ANC a couple of years ago up front via complementary upgrade in a Max (same as the equipment for EWR-ANC) - not exactly comfortable by end of the 7 hr flight.
I flew IAH-ANC a couple of years ago up front via complementary upgrade in a Max (same as the equipment for EWR-ANC) - not exactly comfortable by end of the 7 hr flight.
I'm kind of surprised how few trip reports there are for this seemingly popular route (and by that I mean I found 0 of them here). Just wanted to confirm that it is correct to expect nothing more than a traditional medium-haul-domestic level of service on this 8-hour, 3500-mile flight.
And if anyone has better searching skills than me, I'd be grateful to read anyone else's experience with this flight.
Cheers.
And if anyone has better searching skills than me, I'd be grateful to read anyone else's experience with this flight.
Cheers.
May 8, 2024, 10:22 pm
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Seasonal, and only one a day during season is popular???? 
5 a day to Honolulu from SFO might be popular. Or nine a day between SFO and EWR.
Nothing special. Might be a snack basket after the one meal.
OT - I wonder if the pilots or FAs avoid this route if they can.
5 a day to Honolulu from SFO might be popular. Or nine a day between SFO and EWR.
Nothing special. Might be a snack basket after the one meal.
OT - I wonder if the pilots or FAs avoid this route if they can.
Last edited by IAH-OIL-TRASH; May 8, 2024 at 10:28 pm
May 8, 2024, 10:24 pm
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I'm kind of surprised how few trip reports there are for this seemingly popular route (and by that I mean I found 0 of them here). Just wanted to confirm that it is correct to expect nothing more than a traditional medium-haul-domestic level of service on this 8-hour, 3500-mile flight.
And if anyone has better searching skills than me, I'd be grateful to read anyone else's experience with this flight.
Cheers.
And if anyone has better searching skills than me, I'd be grateful to read anyone else's experience with this flight.
Cheers.
May 8, 2024, 10:49 pm
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This summer the route is operated by 737 Max 8 and I would not expect significant service difference from BOS-SEA/LAX/SFO
Years ago, UA did operate a lie-flat 752 but just normal domestic service.
What were you hoping would be different?
Years ago, UA did operate a lie-flat 752 but just normal domestic service.
What were you hoping would be different?
May 8, 2024, 10:59 pm
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May 9, 2024, 2:10 pm
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Thanks all. Got the information I was looking for. I'm a very casual traveler so I guess I was wondering what the FAs do for the 5+ hours after their service is complete (or does the service happen later in the flight, etc) but sounds like the answer is nothing lol
May 9, 2024, 2:25 pm
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Yeah, sorry to repeat, but just like any other domestic UA flight! Although it's possible you'll get a diligent FA in the front cabin who keeps beverages constantly refreshed.
May 9, 2024, 3:31 pm
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May 9, 2024, 5:26 pm
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Nice views sitting on opposite side of the plane inbound and outbound. I have lots of photos in case anyone is interested. Flew ORD to SEA via ANC on loop for a few turns on AS. ORD to ANC and ANC to SEA were all day time flights.
May 9, 2024, 6:39 pm
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Yes, though nothing specific to the UA operated flight there. The view is the same on any airline, any aircraft. It's also quite spectacular from SFO/SEA, sitting on the right side of the aircraft.