United Airlines recently began service with its newest Boeing 787-9. While the airline already has a huge Dreamliner fleet, this plane is special, given that it has the carrier’s all-new interiors, and it’s in a very premium configuration. This is a plane that many United frequent flyers have been excited to fly, but actually doing so has proven to be challenging (thanks to Kevin for flagging this)…
So, how has that worked out so far? The inaugural long haul flight from San Francisco to Singapore, with flight number UA1, operated as planned, landing in Singapore on the morning of April 24, after a 16hr31min journey. The plane was then supposed to turn around and operate as flight number UA2 back to San Francisco.
The plane took off from Singapore, only for the crew to make the decision to return to Singapore due to an electrical smell onboard. It landed in Singapore safely after a roughly 1hr50min flight. Stuff happens, so while the timing is unfortunate, you wouldn’t think much of it.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
