Whilst AJ's focus remains on all things orange & oriental.
What's his plan on the pacific?
Hasn't United got 787's on order for delivery from 2012?
United will kick off it's expansion with Houston direct Auckland 5 times a week to link with AirNZ & Star Alliance Services in NZ. Flying direct Houston will connect with Continentals network & bypassing congested LAX.
United's CEO has stated the 787 will be game changer, allowing the replacement of older 747 & the deployment on thinner routes that were previously not profitable with the 744.