Delta Widebody Thread

hkcanadaexpat · Tue Dec 12, 2017 12:22 pm

**** N505DN (359) has been formally delivered. Flying from TLS to ATL today 12/12 ****

Fifth 359 to join the fleet. Will undergo induction in ATL prior to entering service.

hkcanadaexpat · Wed Dec 13, 2017 5:12 am

Aircraft change effective 12/12:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 763ER-high J); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-LHR flight (operated by 764); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ unscheduled upgrade on ATL-SJU-ATL route (763 replaces 752)
+ unscheduled upgrade on JFK-DKR-JFK route (763ER-low J replaces 752)
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on ATL-NRT route (772 replaces 77L)
+ AMS-JFK ferry flight (operated by 763ER-low J); aircraft repositioning

777Mech · Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:36 am

hkcanadaexpat wrote:
**** N505DN (359) has been formally delivered. Flying from TLS to ATL today 12/12 ****

Fifth 359 to join the fleet. Will undergo induction in ATL prior to entering service.

Its only in ATL for investors day, it'll ferry later in the week to MSP for PTS. From 3506 and on the PTS will be done in ATL.

hkcanadaexpat · Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:20 am

Winter 2017/18 Fleet Utilisation Stats:
> Total widebody fleet sits at 149 (will vary btw 146-150 during W17/18 as 744/763ERs get retired & 359s delivered)
> Active widebody fleet sits at 142 (2x 763s + 3x 744s sitting as spares & 2x 359s undergoing induction)

2x B763 Domestic [C30W28Y203] - 0/2 needed
> Down 1x from S17 fleet and down 3x from S17 active fleet
> Serving as NFL/NCAA/military charters as well as one-off upgrades when warranted

29x B763ER High-J Configuration [C36W32Y143] - 22/29 needed
> Rotating frames through ATL/CAN heavy maintenance (3x at present)

7x B763ER High-J Configuration with crew rest [C36W29Y143] - 7/7 needed
> Currently based exclusively out of SEA with routes to NRT/PVG/PEK/ICN as well as NRT-PDX

21x B763ER Low-J Configuration [C26W29Y171] - 17/21 needed
> Down 1x from S17 fleet with 1x more due to be retired during W17/18
> Rotating frames through ATL/CAN heavy maintenance (3x at present)

11x A332 [C34W32Y168] - 10/11 needed
> Rotating frames through PVG heavy maintenance (1x at present)

21x B764 [C40W28Y178] - 18/21 needed
> Rotating frames through ATL maintenance (1x at present)

8x B772ER [C37W36Y218] - 6/8 needed
> Rotating frames through AMA painting (1x at present)

10x B772LR [C37W38Y218] - 9/10 needed
> Rotating frames through AMA painting (0x at present)

31x A333 [C34W32Y227] (incl. 10x HGW version but schedule not segregated) - 23/31 needed
> Rotating frames through ATL/MSP maintenance (2x at present)
> JFK-LAX-HND-LAX-JFK-TLV-JFK routing allocated exclusively to HGW version

5x A359 [C32W48Y226] - 3/5 needed
> Up 5x from S17 fleet with 3x more due to be delivered during W17/18
> 2 frames currently undergoing induction

4x B744 [C48W42Y286] - 1/4 needed
> Down 3x from S17 fleet with 4x more due to be retired during W17/18
> Serving as NFL/NCAA/military charters as well as alternating day service on DTW-ICN route

bomber996 · Wed Dec 13, 2017 2:14 pm

I'm scheduled to fly on a B767-400 DEN-ATL on 12/23. Is this a one off or are these birds making normal rounds on domestic duty for a week or two? When would they start? Any other routes with one-off's or other International birds flying domestic duty around the holidays? Thanks!

Peace :box:

hkcanadaexpat · Wed Dec 13, 2017 2:35 pm

bomber996 wrote:
I'm scheduled to fly on a B767-400 DEN-ATL on 12/23. Is this a one off or are these birds making normal rounds on domestic duty for a week or two? When would they start? Any other routes with one-off's or other International birds flying domestic duty around the holidays? Thanks!Peace

DL is running a bunch of limited time only domestic widebody flights around Christmas to cater for added demand. The full list is too long too list but will be part of the daily updates. ATL-DEN is certainly one of those. There will be widebody ATL-DEN flights between 12/21-1/1, sometimes even twice a day.

hkcanadaexpat · Thu Dec 14, 2017 4:55 am

Aircraft change effective 12/13:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 763ER-high J); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-LHR flight (operated by 764); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ unscheduled upgrade on ATL-LAX-ATL route (77L replaces 764)

hkcanadaexpat · Fri Dec 15, 2017 4:32 am

Aircraft change effective 12/14:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 763ER-high J); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-LHR flight (operated by 764); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ unscheduled upgrade on ATL-SLC-ATL route (763 replaces 753)
+ ATL-CDG rescue flight (operated by 764); passenger rescue
+ ATL-MSP ferry flight (operated by 772); aircraft repositioning

Other:
+ DTW-CMH-DAY-CMH-DTW 359 training flight (operated by N501DN)

hkcanadaexpat · Sat Dec 16, 2017 12:54 pm

Aircraft change effective 12/15:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 763ER-high J); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-LHR flight (operated by 764); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-MSP segment (operated by 763)
+ unscheduled upgrade on DTW-CDG route (333 replaces 332)
- unscheduled downgrade on DTW-AMS route (332 replaces 333)
+ ZRH-JFK ferry flight (operated by 763ER-high J); aircraft repositioning
+ MSP-DTW-PVG-DTW rescue flight (operated by 772)

Other:
+ LAX-MCI NFL charter bringing the Chargers to Kansas City for Sunday's game (operated by 333)
+ BIF-BGR-HHN-KWI military charter (operated by 333)
+ DTW-CMH-DAY-CMH-DTW 359 training flight (operated by N502DN)

hkcanadaexpat · Sun Dec 17, 2017 8:32 am

Aircraft change effective 12/16:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 763ER-high J); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-LHR flight (operated by 764); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ unscheduled upgrade on JFK-DKR route (763ER-high J replaces 752)
+ unscheduled upgrade on DTW-PVG route (744 replaces 77L)

Other:
+ BWI-CLE NFL charter bringing the Ravens to Cleveland for Sunday's game (operated by 763)
+ CVG-MSP NFL charter bringing the Bengals to Minneapolis for Sunday's game (operated by 333)
+ DTW-CMH-DAY-CMH-DTW 359 training flight (operated by N501DN)
+ N863DA (772) exited AMA paint shop (12 days)
+ N504DN (359) exited MSP induction (18 days)

hkcanadaexpat · Sun Dec 17, 2017 2:08 pm

Delta continues to tinker with S18 widebody allocations.
Latest changes incl. (these are changes from prior S18 plans not from S17 actuals):
ATL-CDG (1X daily) 333->332
ATL-STR 763HJ->763LJ
EWR-CDG 763LJ->763HJ
JFK-CDG 333->332
JFK-CPH 764->763LJ
JFK-PRG 764->333
LAX-PVG 77L->359
RDU-CDG 763LJ->763HJ
SEA-AMS (1x daily) 332->333

jbs2886 · Sun Dec 17, 2017 6:32 pm

hkcanadaexpat wrote:
Delta continues to tinker with S18 widebody allocations.
Latest changes incl. (these are changes from prior S18 plans not from S17 actuals):
ATL-CDG (1X daily) 333->332
ATL-STR 763HJ->763LJ
EWR-CDG 763LJ->763HJ
JFK-CDG 333->332
JFK-CPH 764->763LJ
JFK-PRG 764->333
LAX-PVG 77L->359
RDU-CDG 763LJ->763HJ
SEA-AMS (1x daily) 332->333

Wow the LAX-PVG move to a 359 is big.

71Zulu · Sun Dec 17, 2017 7:50 pm

B772 N702DN getting ready to fly ATL-MSY, not sure what flight it is, just showing under the reg number.

Edit:
Local news says power outage at ATL and flights halted so guess the 777 is to help with lift.

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Prost · Sun Dec 17, 2017 8:13 pm

LAX-PVG probably makes a lot of sense for AC utilization.

jubguy3 · Mon Dec 18, 2017 12:43 am

hkcanadaexpat wrote:
Aircraft change effective 12/16:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 763ER-high J); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-LHR flight (operated by 764); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ unscheduled upgrade on JFK-DKR route (763ER-high J replaces 752)
+ unscheduled upgrade on DTW-PVG route (744 replaces 77L)

Other:
+ BWI-CLE NFL charter bringing the Ravens to Cleveland for Sunday's game (operated by 763)
+ CVG-MSP NFL charter bringing the Bengals to Minneapolis for Sunday's game (operated by 333)
+ DTW-CMH-DAY-CMH-DTW 359 training flight (operated by N501DN)
+ N863DA (772) exited AMA paint shop (12 days)
+ N504DN (359) exited MSP induction (18 days)

Delta flies to Dakar with a 757?

hkcanadaexpat · Mon Dec 18, 2017 4:55 am

Aircraft change effective 12/17:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 763ER-high J); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on ATL-NRT route (772 replaces 77L)
+ DTW-ATL ferry flight (operated by 772); aircraft repositioning

Other:
+ ATL-TPA NFL charter bringing the Falcons to Tampa for Monday's game (operated by 764)

CXL FLIGHTS DUE TO ATL POWER OUTAGE:
763ER-high J: ATL-DUS/FRA/LHR(2x)/SCL
332: ATL-CDG
764: ATL-CDG/FCO/GIG/LIM/MAD/MUC/STR
772: ATL-AMS
77L: ATL-JNB
333: ATL-AMS/EZE/GRU/LAX/LHR(op for VS)

hkcanadaexpat · Mon Dec 18, 2017 10:14 am

DL loaded its initial W18/19 schedule into the GPS. Many changes in equipment but nothing meaningful on the route front (changes/additions in S18 carryover to W18/19). Most changes relate to (a) continued deliveries of 359s and (b) restructuring of 763ER fleet (HJ-to-LJ conversion).

Summary for changes (Nov '17 -> Nov '18) - only changes are shown not full schedule:

763 (domestic):
+ SLC-HNL
- nothing
763ER-high J:
+ SEA-CDG
- ATL-BRU/DUS/LHR(2)/SCL, CVG-CDG, DTW-LHR(1), JFK-LHR(3)/SFO(1)/ZRH, SLC-CDG
763ER-low J:
+ ATL-BRU/DUS/SCL/STR, CVG-CDG, IND-CDG, JFK-SFO(1), MCO-AMS, SLC-CDG
- EWR-AMS, JFK-LAX(1), NRT-PVG
332:
+ ATL-LHR(1), DTW-LHR(1), JFK-LHR(2)/LOS/ZRH
- ATL-CDG(1), DTW-PEK, SEA-CDG/HKG
764:
+ ATL-EZE, JFK-LAX(2)
- ATL-CDG(1.5)/GIG/LAX(1)/MCO/STR
772:
+ SEA-HKG
- ATL-AMS(1)/ICN, MSP-AMS(1)
77L:
+ ATL-PVG
- ATL-LAX(1), DTW-PVG, LAX-PVG
333:
+ ATL-AMS(1)/CDG(2.5)/GIG/LHR(1), LAX-AMS/CDG, MSP-AMS(1)
- ATL-EZE/LAX(1)/SLC-HNL, DTW-AMS(1), JFK-LAX(1)
359:
+ ATL-ICN, DTW-AMS(1)/PEK/PVG, LAX-PVG
- none
744:
+ none
- DTW-ICN

Take this with a grain of salt. Things will change. Schedules only uploaded until end of Nov '18 for now.

hkcanadaexpat · Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:27 am

Aircraft change effective 12/18:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 763ER-high J); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-LHR flight (operated by 764); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ unscheduled additional ATL-JFK flight (operated by 764); passenger relief after power outage
+ unscheduled additional ATL-DTW-ATL flight (operated by 772); passenger relief after power outage
+ unscheduled additional ATL-DTW-ATL flight (operated by 77L); passenger relief after power outage
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on ATL-ICN route (77L replaces 772)
+ JFK-ATL ferry flight (operated by 763ER-high J); aircraft repositioning after power outage
+ JFK-ATL ferry flight (operated by 764); aircraft repositioning after power outage
+ CVG-ATL ferry flight (operated by 764); aircraft repositioning after power outage
+ CLT-ATL ferry flight (operated by 333); aircraft repositioning after power outage
+ DTW-SEA ferry flight (operated by 744); aircraft repositioning for farewell employee party

Seasonal adjustments:
- DTW-ICN daily 359 effective 12/18 (previously operating alternate days 744/359)

Other:
+ DTW-PAE-SEA farewell employee flight (operated by 744)
+ N504DN (359) inaugural commercial flight on DTW-NRT route
+ N181DN (763ER-low J) exited CAN maintenance (47 days)

hkcanadaexpat · Wed Dec 20, 2017 4:44 am

Aircraft change effective 12/19:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 763ER-high J); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-LHR flight (operated by 764); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-DUS flight (operated by 763ER-high J)
+ scheduled additional AMS-SLC-AMS flight (operated by 763ER-low J)
+ unscheduled upgrade on JFK-DKR route (763ER-low J replaces 752)
+ unscheduled upgrade on MCO-ATL route (764 replaces 321)
+ unscheduled upgrade on ATL-MCO route (333 replaces 321)
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on JFK-LAX route (763ER-high J replaces 763ER-low J)
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on JFK-FRA route (763ER-low J replaces 763ER-high J)
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on ATL-NRT route (772 replaces 77L)
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on ATL-LAX-ATL route (333 replaces 77L)
+ DTW-ATL ferry flight (operated by 744); aircraft repositioning for farewell employee party

Other:
+ SEA-ATL farewell employee flight (operated by 744)
+ DTW-CMH-DAY-CMH-DTW 359 training flight (operated by N504DN)

DL757NYC · Wed Dec 20, 2017 10:49 pm

jubguy3 wrote:
hkcanadaexpat wrote:
Aircraft change effective 12/16:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 763ER-high J); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-LHR flight (operated by 764); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ unscheduled upgrade on JFK-DKR route (763ER-high J replaces 752)
+ unscheduled upgrade on DTW-PVG route (744 replaces 77L)

Other:
+ BWI-CLE NFL charter bringing the Ravens to Cleveland for Sunday's game (operated by 763)
+ CVG-MSP NFL charter bringing the Bengals to Minneapolis for Sunday's game (operated by 333)
+ DTW-CMH-DAY-CMH-DTW 359 training flight (operated by N501DN)
+ N863DA (772) exited AMA paint shop (12 days)
+ N504DN (359) exited MSP induction (18 days)

Delta flies to Dakar with a 757?

Yes and it’s murder to load 400 90 pound bags. A lot of guys get hurt on that flight. Wish it was a wide body all the time

hkcanadaexpat · Thu Dec 21, 2017 11:03 am

Aircraft change effective 12/20:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 763ER-high J); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-LHR flight (operated by 764); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ unscheduled upgrade on ATL-JFK-ATL route (763ER-low J replaces 752); maintenance swap
+ unscheduled upgrade on ATL-MCO route (333 replaces 321); aircraft repositioning
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on LAX-HNL route (763ER-high J replaces 763ER-low J); maintenance swap
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on LAX-JFK route (763ER-low J replaces 763ER-high J); maintenance swap
+ JFK-ATL ferry flight (operated by 763ER-low J)
+ MCO-ATL ferry flight (operated by 764); aircraft repositioning
+ DTW-ATL ferry flight (operated by 333); aircraft repositioning
+ DTW-LAX ferry flight (operated by 744); aircraft repositioning
+ ATL-MSP-ATL ferry flight (operated by 744); aircraft repositioning for farewell employee party

Seasonal Changes:
+ MCO-GRU route upgraded from 764 to 333 effective 12/20

Other:
+ ATL-MSP farewell employee flight (operated by 744)
+ N180DN (763ER-low J) exited ATL maintenance (38 days)
+ DTW-CMH-DAY-CMH-DTW 359 training flight (operated by N502DN)

United_fan · Thu Dec 21, 2017 3:00 pm

DL is supposed to bring the 744 to BUF on Dec 30th then down to FLL then back to BUF the 31st.

hkcanadaexpat · Fri Dec 22, 2017 1:15 pm

Aircraft change effective 12/21:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 764); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-LHR flight (operated by 772); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-JFK flight (operated by 764)
+ unscheduled upgrade on ATL-LAX route (763ER-high J replaces 739)
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on HNL-NRT route (763ER-high J replaces 763ER-low J); maintenance swap
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on ATL-NRT route (772 replaces 77L)
+ DTW-JFK ferry flight (operated by 333); aircraft repositioning
+ MSP-DTW ferry flight (operated by 744); aircraft repositioning

Seasonal Changes:
+ Seasonal SLC-OGG route operating daily between 12/21-1/7 (operated by 763ER-low J)
+ Seasonal JFK-HNL route operating daily between 12/21-1/7 (operated by 764)
+ ATL-DEN route upgraded between 12/21-1/1 to 2x daily 764 (from 752)
+ ATL-MCO route upgraded between 12/21-1/2 to 1x daily 764 (from 321)
+ SEA-HNL route upgraded between 12/21-21/31 to 1x daily 333 (from 753)
+ ATL-PHX route upgraded between 12/21-1/8 to 6x weekly 333 (from 753)
+ MSP-CUN route upgraded between 12/21-1/2 to 1x daily 333 (from 320)
+ ATL-CUN route upgraded between 12/21-1/8 to 1x daily 333 (from 739)
+ JFK-GIG 6x weekly route (operated by 764) effective 12/21
<> JFK-BRU route migrates from 763ER-low J to 763ER-high J effective 10/21

Other:
+ RDU-DTW NCAA charter bringing the Blue Devils to Detroit for Tuesday's Quick Lane Bowl (operated by 763)
+ DTW-CMH-DAY-CMH-DTW 359 training flight (operated by N503DN)
+ N830MH (764) exited ATL maintenance (14 days)
+ N813NW (333) exited MSP maintenance (13 days)

hkcanadaexpat · Fri Dec 22, 2017 1:24 pm

**** N506DN (359) has been formally delivered. Flying from TLS to ATL today 12/22 ****

Sixth 359 to join the fleet. Will undergo induction in ATL prior to entering service.

bomber996 · Fri Dec 22, 2017 1:30 pm

hkcanadaexpat wrote:
Aircraft change effective 12/21:
+ ATL-DEN route upgraded between 12/21-1/1 to 2x daily 764 (from 752)

I'm on one of these tonight! Excited to try out the Delta One product on the "cheap".

Peace :box:

hkcanadaexpat · Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:29 am

Aircraft change effective 12/22:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 764); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-LHR flight (operated by 772); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional MSP-ATL sector (operated by 763)
+ scheduled upgrade on ATL-JFK route (764 replaces MD88)
+ unscheduled upgrade on JFK-ATL route (763ER-high J replaces 752); maintenance swap
+ unscheduled upgrade on JFK-ATL route (763ER-low J replaces 752); maintenance swap
+ unscheduled upgrade on LAX-ATL route (763ER-low J replaces 739)
+ unscheduled upgrade on DTW-CDG route (333 replaces 332)
- unscheduled downgrade on DTW-AMS route (332 replaces 333)
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on LAX-JFK route (763ER-high J replaces 763ER-low J)
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on ATL-ICN route (77L replaces 772)
+ JFK-ATL ferry flight (operated by 333)

Other:
+ MSP-ATW NFL charter bringing the Vikings to Green Bay for Saturday's game (operated by 763)
+ LAX-EWR NFL charter bringing the Chargers to the Meadowlands for Sunday's game (operated by 744)
+ SEA-DFW NFL charter bringing the Seahawks to Dallas for Sunday's game (operated by 744)
+ LAN-SAN NCAA charter bringing the Spartans to San Diego for Friday's Holiday Bowl (operated by 744)
+ N703DN (77L) exited ATL maintenance (13 days)

Narfish641 · Sat Dec 23, 2017 8:24 pm

And it's game over for N669US, landed at MJZ an hour and 45 minutes ago. 3 remain now remain in the fleet, and the widebody fleet count drops back to 148.

hkcanadaexpat · Sun Dec 24, 2017 5:11 am

Aircraft change effective 12/23:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 764); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-LHR flight (operated by 772); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ unscheduled upgrade on ATL-JFK-ATL route (763ER-high J replaces 752)
+ unscheduled upgrade on LAX-HNL route (763ER-low J replaces 753)
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on JFK-LAX route (763ER-high J replaces 763ER-low J)
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on ATL-NRT route (772 replaces 77L)
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on ATL-AMS route (77L replaces 772)
+ ATL-MAD-ATL ferry flight (operated by 764); passenger rescue

Other:
+ DTW-CVG NFL charter bringing the Lions to Cincinnati for Sunday's game (operated by 763)
+ ATL-MSY NFL charter bringing the Falcons to New Orleans for Sunday's game (operated by 763)
+ TPA-CLT NFL charter bringing the Bucs to Charlotte for Sunday's game (operated by 763ER-high J)

n7371f · Mon Dec 25, 2017 4:31 am

Narfish641 wrote:
And it's game over for N669US, landed at MJZ an hour and 45 minutes ago. 3 remain now remain in the fleet, and the widebody fleet count drops back to 148.

Twitter link to a picture of 6309 banking over Pinal Air Park after a flyby.

https://t.co/p0NkkAiieU

hkcanadaexpat · Mon Dec 25, 2017 7:41 am

Aircraft change effective 12/24:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 764); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-LHR flight (operated by 77L); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled upgrade on ATL-LHR route (764 replaces 763ER-high J)
+ unscheduled upgrade on LAX-JFK-ATL-JFK route (763ER-low J replaces 752)
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on ATL-AMS route (772 replaces 333)
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on ATL-NRT route (772 replaces 77L)
+ MSP-AMS ferry flight (operated by 763ER-low J); rescue flight

hkcanadaexpat · Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:37 am

Aircraft change effective 12/25:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 764); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-LHR flight (operated by 772); temporary replacement for a VS rotation

Narfish641 · Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:44 am

2 747-400s are supposed to leave tomorrow to MJZ. And that leaving N674US left that will be doing charters before withdrawing it on 1/2/2018. Once the 2 pairs retire, the widebody fleet will drop to 147.

I also wonder, have they begun to scrap some of these birds yet or they are just sitting around?

Narfish641 · Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:46 am

Narfish641 wrote:
And it's game over for N669US, landed at MJZ an hour and 45 minutes ago. 3 remain now remain in the fleet, and the widebody fleet count drops back to 148.

Slight mistake here, this should be 150, not 148.

n7371f · Tue Dec 26, 2017 5:05 am

Narfish641 wrote:
2 747-400s are supposed to leave tomorrow to MJZ. And that leaving N674US left that will be doing charters before withdrawing it on 1/2/2018. Once the 2 pairs retire, the widebody fleet will drop to 147.

I also wonder, have they begun to scrap some of these birds yet or they are just sitting around?

6304 was already being torn up when I visited Pinal Saturday. The top of the fuselage where the internet bubble was housed had a big chunk taken out of it.

The remaining parked planes are across the field in long-term storage. Several of the 744's are leased so I don't know their status. Delta's owned birds are set to be parted out.

hkcanadaexpat · Tue Dec 26, 2017 6:39 am

n7371f wrote:
6304 was already being torn up when I visited Pinal Saturday. The top of the fuselage where the internet bubble was housed had a big chunk taken out of it. The remaining parked planes are across the field in long-term storage. Several of the 744's are leased so I don't know their status. Delta's owned birds are set to be parted out.

I understand they were planning on taking the economy seats from 6304 for the upcoming 763ER-high J --> 763ER-low J conversion program. A number of economy seats needed for that program.

n7371f · Tue Dec 26, 2017 7:28 am

hkcanadaexpat wrote:
n7371f wrote:
6304 was already being torn up when I visited Pinal Saturday. The top of the fuselage where the internet bubble was housed had a big chunk taken out of it. The remaining parked planes are across the field in long-term storage. Several of the 744's are leased so I don't know their status. Delta's owned birds are set to be parted out.

I understand they were planning on taking the economy seats from 6304 for the upcoming 763ER-high J --> 763ER-low J conversion program. A number of economy seats needed for that program.

Would make sense. The 747-451 seats are barely 5 years old & akin to the current narrow body Y seats on 757 reconfigs.

akelley728 · Tue Dec 26, 2017 2:31 pm

hkcanadaexpat wrote:
I understand they were planning on taking the economy seats from 6304 for the upcoming 763ER-high J --> 763ER-low J conversion program. A number of economy seats needed for that program.

Does the DL 744 have the same exact model of seats as in the 763?

hkcanadaexpat · Wed Dec 27, 2017 4:06 am

**** N666US (744) has been retired from service. Flew from LAX to MZJ on 12/26 ****
**** N670US (744) has been retired from service. Flew from SEA to MZJ on 12/26 ****

The 744 fleet is down to its final plane (N674US), flying some NFL & NCAA charters until retired on 1/3.

hkcanadaexpat · Wed Dec 27, 2017 11:01 am

Aircraft change effective 12/26:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 764); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-LHR flight (operated by 772); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional NRT-PDX-NRT rotation (operated by 763ER-high J)
+ scheduled additional JFK-SEA-HNL flight (operated by 763ER-high J)
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on ATL-NRT route (772 replaces 77L)
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on ATL-ICN route (77L replaces 772)
+ ATL-JFK-ATL ferry flights (operated by 763ER-low J); maintenance swap

Other:
+ SBN-MCO NCAA charter bringing the Fighting Irish to Orlando for Monday's Citrus Bowl (operated by 763)
+ ATL-LAX NCAA charter bringing the Bulldogs to LA for Monday's Rose Bowl (operated by 744)

hkcanadaexpat · Thu Dec 28, 2017 1:14 pm

Aircraft change effective 12/27:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 764); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-LHR flight (operated by 772); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled upgrade on ATL-MSP-ATL route (763 replaces MD90)
+ scheduled upgrade on ATL-LHR-ATL route (764 replaces 763ER-high J)
+ unscheduled upgrade on ATL-LAX route (763ER-low J replaces 752)

Other:
+ DTW-RDU NCAA charter brining the Blue Devils home after their win in the Quick Lane Bowl (operated by 763)
+ GSP-MSY NCAA charter bringing the Tigers to New Orleans for Monday's Sugar Bowl (operated by 763)

jbs2886 · Thu Dec 28, 2017 4:43 pm

hkcanadaexpat wrote:
Aircraft change effective 12/27:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 764); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-LHR flight (operated by 772); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled upgrade on ATL-MSP-ATL route (763 replaces MD90)
+ scheduled upgrade on ATL-LHR-ATL route (764 replaces 763ER-high J)
+ unscheduled upgrade on ATL-LAX route (763ER-low J replaces 752)

Other:
+ DTW-RDU NCAA charter brining the Blue Devils home after their win in the Quick Lane Bowl (operated by 763)
+ GSP-MSY NCAA charter bringing the Tigers to New Orleans for Monday's Sugar Bowl (operated by 763)

GSP-MSY was supposed to be a 744, correct? Or is it the return?

hkcanadaexpat · Fri Dec 29, 2017 2:01 pm

Aircraft change effective 12/28:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 764); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-LHR flight (operated by 772); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled upgrade on JFK-MAD route (764 replaces 763ER-low J)
- scheduled downgrade on CDG-DTW-CDG route (763ER-high J replaces 332)
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on JFK-LAX route (763ER-high J replaces 763ER-low J)
<> unscheduled aircraft swap on DTW-ICN route (77L replaces 359)

Other:
+ DTW-CMH-DAY-CMH-DTW 359 training flight (operated by N502DN)
+ N704DK (77L) returned to service after technical issue in DTW (14 days)

audidudi · Fri Dec 29, 2017 2:29 pm

hkcanadaexpat wrote:
Aircraft change effective 12/28:

Unscheduled aircraft swap on DTW-ICN route (77L replaces 359)

N704DK (77L) returned to service DTW>ICN>DTW after technical issue in DTW (14 days)

hkcanadaexpat · Sat Dec 30, 2017 7:36 am

Aircraft change effective 12/29:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 764); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-LHR flight (operated by 772); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ unscheduled additional ATL-MSP flight (operated by 763)
+ unscheduled additional ATL-LAX-ATL rotation (operated by 763); Rose Bowl charter flight
+ unscheduled additional ATL-LAX-ATL rotation (operated by 763ER-high J); Rose Bowl charter flight
+ unscheduled upgrade on LAX-ATL route (763ER-low J replaces 752)
+ unscheduled upgrade on ATL-PDX-ATL route (332 replaces 752)
+ unscheduled upgrade on DTW-CDG route (333 replaces 332)
- unscheduled downgrade on DTW-AMS route (332 replaces 333)
+ HNL-LAX ferry flight (operated by 763ER-low J)

Other:
+ SAN-DTW NCAA charter bringing the Spartans home after their win in the Holiday Bowl (operated by 744)
+ DTW-CMH-DAY-CMH-DTW-SDF-BNA-SDF-DTW 359 training flight (operated by N502DN)

hkcanadaexpat · Sun Dec 31, 2017 8:25 am

Aircraft change effective 12/30:
+ scheduled additional JFK-LHR flight (operated by 764); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled additional ATL-LHR flight (operated by 772); temporary replacement for a VS rotation
+ scheduled upgrade on JFK-MAD flight (764 replaces 763ER-low J)
+ unscheduled additional ATL-LAX flight (operated by 763); Rose Bowl charter flight
+ unscheduled additional ATL-LAX-ATL rotation (operated by 763ER-high J); Rose Bowl charter flight
+ unscheduled upgrade on ATL-MSP route (763ER-low J replaces 753)
+ unscheduled upgrade on JFK-LAX-JFK route (763ER-low J replaces 752)
+ unscheduled upgrade on ATL-MCO-ATL route (332 replaces 752)
+ ATL-SLC ferry flight (operated by 763ER-low J); repositioning

Other:
+ GRB-DTW NFL charter bringing the Packers to Detroit for Sunday's game (operated by 763)
+ BUF-FLL NFL charter bringing the Bills to Miami for Sunday's game (operated by 744)
+ DTW-CMH-DAY-CMH-DTW 359 training flight (operated by N503DN)
+ N176DN (763ER-high J) exited ATL maintenance (9 days)

71Zulu · Sun Dec 31, 2017 11:17 am

jbs2886 wrote:
GSP-MSY was supposed to be a 744, correct? Or is it the return?

Only the return on Jan 02.

klm617 · Sun Dec 31, 2017 4:57 pm

I enjoy reading this thread but there seems to be a trend none of the widebody a adjustments never seem to be at DTW there are always at ATL, JFK and MSP

SESGDL · Sun Dec 31, 2017 4:59 pm

klm617 wrote:
I enjoy reading this thread but there seems to be a trend none of the widebody a adjustments never seem to be at DTW there are always at ATL, JFK and MSP

Apparently you can’t see because DTW is all over the upgrades list.

Jeremy

NateGreat · Mon Jan 01, 2018 8:39 pm

Could someone on here start a thread, similar to the threads about narrowbody deliveries and refurbishments, tracking the 777 retrofits that will start this Spring?

klm617 · Mon Jan 01, 2018 11:48 pm

SESGDL wrote:
klm617 wrote:
I enjoy reading this thread but there seems to be a trend none of the widebody a adjustments never seem to be at DTW there are always at ATL, JFK and MSP

Apparently you can’t see because DTW is all over the upgrades list.

Jeremy

Please help me out then were you see a DTW route up gauged from a narrow body.

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