Delta to Retire the 777 Fleet
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Date: 2023-08-28
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Howard
I have a question. You earned your wings on a 72 and a picture of a kid ( you? ) in a 73 cockpit was shown.
I currently fly the triple 7 and its one of my favorite airliners to fly. The other is the 75. Both are incredibly safe planes. Boeing builds a far better product in my opinion, but its not cheap. People want cheap and in the end you get a Walmart built plane, if your only willing to pay Walmart prices.
My age only allows me to fly part 121 for another 5 years. Im happy that I enjoyed a little of the hay day of passenger aviation, but sadly, and your video reflects that, its coming to an end. We have reached the basement in the class of people who now take up space in the back. Not all mind you, when I commute to work sometimes Im lucky, and someone with more than a double digit IQ sits next to me.
Thanks for posting.
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I have a question. You earned your wings on a 72 and a picture of a kid ( you? ) in a 73 cockpit was shown.
I currently fly the triple 7 and its one of my favorite airliners to fly. The other is the 75. Both are incredibly safe planes. Boeing builds a far better product in my opinion, but its not cheap. People want cheap and in the end you get a Walmart built plane, if your only willing to pay Walmart prices.
My age only allows me to fly part 121 for another 5 years. Im happy that I enjoyed a little of the hay day of passenger aviation, but sadly, and your video reflects that, its coming to an end. We have reached the basement in the class of people who now take up space in the back. Not all mind you, when I commute to work sometimes Im lucky, and someone with more than a double digit IQ sits next to me.
Thanks for posting.
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Pablo
If I remember correctly, Boeing's executives (which I believe at this point were no longer engineers but instead were Wall Street m&a and finance-manipulators) were blowing hard that computers designed the 777 and then tried to screw their engineers on pay, benefits, etc, so the engineers looked into forming a union. When your video/description says completely designed by computers my knee-jerk reaction is wow, you swallowed the bs whole. Computers are number-crunchers. Engineers use computers to design airplanes. Or will you be blowing hard about how slide rules designed biplanes and dive bombers? Do you even know what a slide rule is? (Yeah, I have an axe to grind)
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If I remember correctly, Boeing's executives (which I believe at this point were no longer engineers but instead were Wall Street m&a and finance-manipulators) were blowing hard that computers designed the 777 and then tried to screw their engineers on pay, benefits, etc, so the engineers looked into forming a union. When your video/description says completely designed by computers my knee-jerk reaction is wow, you swallowed the bs whole. Computers are number-crunchers. Engineers use computers to design airplanes. Or will you be blowing hard about how slide rules designed biplanes and dive bombers? Do you even know what a slide rule is? (Yeah, I have an axe to grind)
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Neil
I think that it is just a matter of size, and how many seats the airlines can fill. With a mixed fleet, I would expect the 777 to be replaced by the A350/330s which are just a better solution for the reduced numbers, this is not a Boeing/Airbus thing as I would expect many A350/330s to be replaced with Dreamliners. Going down to the smallest bodied Wide bodied aircraft, that is where I see the biggest changes and fully expect them to be replaced by the larger single isle aircraft such as the A320 series (A321 in particular) as unlike for with the 737, it has containerised cargo.
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I think that it is just a matter of size, and how many seats the airlines can fill. With a mixed fleet, I would expect the 777 to be replaced by the A350/330s which are just a better solution for the reduced numbers, this is not a Boeing/Airbus thing as I would expect many A350/330s to be replaced with Dreamliners. Going down to the smallest bodied Wide bodied aircraft, that is where I see the biggest changes and fully expect them to be replaced by the larger single isle aircraft such as the A320 series (A321 in particular) as unlike for with the 737, it has containerised cargo.
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Doug
I understand the need for more fuel efficient aircraft. I just hate to see Boeing aircraft being retired everywhere only to be replaced by Airbus aircraft. First the iconic Boeing 747 is phased out and now airlines are beginning to phase out the 777. The purchase of Boeing aircraft would mean American jobs and contributions to our economy. I am positive Boeing makes a suitable aircraft that would replace the 777s. How about the 787 Dreamliner. Delta. buy Boeing. Support American made products and companies. The European airlines are not very interested in Boeing aircraft.
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I understand the need for more fuel efficient aircraft. I just hate to see Boeing aircraft being retired everywhere only to be replaced by Airbus aircraft. First the iconic Boeing 747 is phased out and now airlines are beginning to phase out the 777. The purchase of Boeing aircraft would mean American jobs and contributions to our economy. I am positive Boeing makes a suitable aircraft that would replace the 777s. How about the 787 Dreamliner. Delta. buy Boeing. Support American made products and companies. The European airlines are not very interested in Boeing aircraft.
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John
Airbus 350 will have the same short lifespan as the 380. Airlines are again drawn into Euro faux marketing/stats related to their superior aircraft. Delta should have stayed with American Boeing. Sure Boeing perfection of late has been tarnished. However, the under belly of Non reported Airbus problems are far greater. Delta, again is on my SHFT list to abandoning American companies. Boycotting whenever possible. They should change their name back to meme worthy Northworst.
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Airbus 350 will have the same short lifespan as the 380. Airlines are again drawn into Euro faux marketing/stats related to their superior aircraft. Delta should have stayed with American Boeing. Sure Boeing perfection of late has been tarnished. However, the under belly of Non reported Airbus problems are far greater. Delta, again is on my SHFT list to abandoning American companies. Boycotting whenever possible. They should change their name back to meme worthy Northworst.
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World
Sad news indeed. I have flown Delta's 777 on the Atlanta to Johannesburg route many times, as well as the Los Angeles to Sydney route on one occasion. The 777-LR is being replaced by the Airbus A350-900, which has a range of 7275 miles, not enough to get to Johannesburg from Atlanta, or to Sydney from Los Angeles. The Airbus A3501000 has a range of 8700 miles and would easily cover both routes, but I'm not sure if Delta is planning on acquiring these aircraft. Very sad.
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Sad news indeed. I have flown Delta's 777 on the Atlanta to Johannesburg route many times, as well as the Los Angeles to Sydney route on one occasion. The 777-LR is being replaced by the Airbus A350-900, which has a range of 7275 miles, not enough to get to Johannesburg from Atlanta, or to Sydney from Los Angeles. The Airbus A3501000 has a range of 8700 miles and would easily cover both routes, but I'm not sure if Delta is planning on acquiring these aircraft. Very sad.
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eth39232
Instead of ordering the 350-900, I think Delta may have been better off ordering 7 more 772LR's to replace the 7 final 747's in the fleet, as the current 772LRs are young. . I think Delta should have been more conservative in its projections for international growth. 330-900's could have replaced most of Delta's other widebodies, including the 8 regular 772's which are already about 20 years old now. OF course now, some believe the 330neo program is in jeopardy.
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Instead of ordering the 350-900, I think Delta may have been better off ordering 7 more 772LR's to replace the 7 final 747's in the fleet, as the current 772LRs are young. . I think Delta should have been more conservative in its projections for international growth. 330-900's could have replaced most of Delta's other widebodies, including the 8 regular 772's which are already about 20 years old now. OF course now, some believe the 330neo program is in jeopardy.
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James
Never mind which planes they are flying, Delta has a much bigger problem. They no longer seem able or willing to actually speak with their customers. For months now you are greeted with a message that says your hold time will be 8 hours! What sort of customer service is that? I have to make some complicated special reservations 10 months from now and if I can't speak to a human being I'll be forced to fly with another carrier. (And I'm a skymiles member.
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Never mind which planes they are flying, Delta has a much bigger problem. They no longer seem able or willing to actually speak with their customers. For months now you are greeted with a message that says your hold time will be 8 hours! What sort of customer service is that? I have to make some complicated special reservations 10 months from now and if I can't speak to a human being I'll be forced to fly with another carrier. (And I'm a skymiles member.
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James
Today I worked on not 1 but 2 777s. Our station gets 2 per day. Why would our station get 2? Easy, mail. Our station does more international mail then any other Delta station. So twice a day we have 1 flight with international mail going to Germany. The second flight with domestic mail going to Atlanta, Georgia. So the only humans on them were pilots and 1 flight attendant on the international flight.
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Today I worked on not 1 but 2 777s. Our station gets 2 per day. Why would our station get 2? Easy, mail. Our station does more international mail then any other Delta station. So twice a day we have 1 flight with international mail going to Germany. The second flight with domestic mail going to Atlanta, Georgia. So the only humans on them were pilots and 1 flight attendant on the international flight.
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Todor
The good news is that if they replacement aircraft are A350, the passenger comfort will be improved greatly. After flying A350 and B777 back-to-back, I was surprised that I did not even pack out my noise cancelling headphones in the A350. I cannot say the same for the B777. This is a small step back for the 777, but a great leap for passenger comfort.
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The good news is that if they replacement aircraft are A350, the passenger comfort will be improved greatly. After flying A350 and B777 back-to-back, I was surprised that I did not even pack out my noise cancelling headphones in the A350. I cannot say the same for the B777. This is a small step back for the 777, but a great leap for passenger comfort.
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vondahe
The airline industry just need to stay afloat until the pandemic has blown over. Businesses are aching to travel again for projects and meetings, leisure travellers are aching to go on holiday.
Mark my words: When things open up again, youll see a historic boom in bookings and fares will go up next.
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The airline industry just need to stay afloat until the pandemic has blown over. Businesses are aching to travel again for projects and meetings, leisure travellers are aching to go on holiday.
Mark my words: When things open up again, youll see a historic boom in bookings and fares will go up next.
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Chandrachur
at the very least they should retain the B777-200 LR! what they should retire are the B757-200 B717-200 B737-700 A330-200 & the A319-100! they should ground the entire fleet of A220-100 & the aging B717-200 from active service asap & sell them or lease them to some other airline / operator!
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at the very least they should retain the B777-200 LR! what they should retire are the B757-200 B717-200 B737-700 A330-200 & the A319-100! they should ground the entire fleet of A220-100 & the aging B717-200 from active service asap & sell them or lease them to some other airline / operator!
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Joseph
I know this comment is late, but my friend used to be a 777 captain with Delta Airlines, but was devastated when he heard that they were getting retired. He is now retired and is making his own general aviation plane, but he misses his job very much. Thanks for the video! Keep up the good work!
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I know this comment is late, but my friend used to be a 777 captain with Delta Airlines, but was devastated when he heard that they were getting retired. He is now retired and is making his own general aviation plane, but he misses his job very much. Thanks for the video! Keep up the good work!
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smartycummins2500
A friend/mentor of mine retired on the 777 for delta on the Johannesburg flight. He absolutely loved the 777. Told me some crazy stories of flying to Johannesburg on the 777 (he had to shut down an engine one time due to oil consumption flying that route)
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A friend/mentor of mine retired on the 777 for delta on the Johannesburg flight. He absolutely loved the 777. Told me some crazy stories of flying to Johannesburg on the 777 (he had to shut down an engine one time due to oil consumption flying that route)
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Caleb's
So sad! I will miss the DL 777 so much! This is such sad news for us all to hear. Also at 2: 39 Great photos of that United 777-200ER and that Classic Virgin Atlantic 747-400! I love those retro photos especially as an avid aviation photographer and plane spotter!
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So sad! I will miss the DL 777 so much! This is such sad news for us all to hear. Also at 2: 39 Great photos of that United 777-200ER and that Classic Virgin Atlantic 747-400! I love those retro photos especially as an avid aviation photographer and plane spotter!
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Timothy
Hi Jeb. I shed a few tears on this video. I remember when Delta invited all of us over to the jet base to take a look. I remember being overwhelmed at the size of those engines. You're such a cool person, and I hope we can all come out of this in time. Very sad.
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Hi Jeb. I shed a few tears on this video. I remember when Delta invited all of us over to the jet base to take a look. I remember being overwhelmed at the size of those engines. You're such a cool person, and I hope we can all come out of this in time. Very sad.
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mark
Many happy memories of the 777, but the newer aircraft are not only less expensive to fly, but also provide more flexibility and open up long thin routes. American carriers eschewed the A380 for the same reasons, so it's now just moving down a size, in aircraft.
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Many happy memories of the 777, but the newer aircraft are not only less expensive to fly, but also provide more flexibility and open up long thin routes. American carriers eschewed the A380 for the same reasons, so it's now just moving down a size, in aircraft.
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Byron
Who cares. The greedy airline industry is finally getting their due justice. US air carriers generally suck compared to International carriers and my experience with Delta is lack luster. yawn. good bye Delta and good riddance parasite company.
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Who cares. The greedy airline industry is finally getting their due justice. US air carriers generally suck compared to International carriers and my experience with Delta is lack luster. yawn. good bye Delta and good riddance parasite company.
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JC14
Sad news indeed. Over the years there have been many airliners that I've grown fond of. However, nothing has caught my attention like the 777. It's my favorite commercial jet of all time and it's going to be rough watching them retire.
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Sad news indeed. Over the years there have been many airliners that I've grown fond of. However, nothing has caught my attention like the 777. It's my favorite commercial jet of all time and it's going to be rough watching them retire.
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JohnThomas
Yet Im booked on a 717 next year to BOS to catch a 757 Delta One to LAX. My Apple Watch gives me an elevated heart rate warning when Im on Deltas older birds with cabins that having seen an update since 2006.
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Yet Im booked on a 717 next year to BOS to catch a 757 Delta One to LAX. My Apple Watch gives me an elevated heart rate warning when Im on Deltas older birds with cabins that having seen an update since 2006.
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Thomas
Unbelievable to discontinue so many new and refurbished aircrafts! Where om earth will they end up? Maybe it will be time for good business for the wealthiest companies to purchase planes at superlow cost?
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Unbelievable to discontinue so many new and refurbished aircrafts! Where om earth will they end up? Maybe it will be time for good business for the wealthiest companies to purchase planes at superlow cost?
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sajeev
Thanks for sharing the news & views: ) I just looked at their fleet composition, Given 777 were the smallest (18 planes) it can drive massive value in terms of training & certifying, spare parts etc
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Thanks for sharing the news & views: ) I just looked at their fleet composition, Given 777 were the smallest (18 planes) it can drive massive value in terms of training & certifying, spare parts etc
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SWAT
I never got to fly on one of these aircraft. I wish I could've. Since the pandemic is dying down, it would be cool if they looked into the 777-9, it is really efficient. But chances are they won't.
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I never got to fly on one of these aircraft. I wish I could've. Since the pandemic is dying down, it would be cool if they looked into the 777-9, it is really efficient. But chances are they won't.
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MK
Saw this video pop up on my feed and there's a bit of solace for American travelers. 5 of the LRs are now with Air India who fly them daily to JFK & SFO with Delta's interior (minus the logo) intact.
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Saw this video pop up on my feed and there's a bit of solace for American travelers. 5 of the LRs are now with Air India who fly them daily to JFK & SFO with Delta's interior (minus the logo) intact.
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jeb_brooks
Btw I have never flown said aircraft and my dream was to fly her for delta or fly in her at some point dreams shattered may this beautiful bird rest in piece (press super F to pay respects)
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Btw I have never flown said aircraft and my dream was to fly her for delta or fly in her at some point dreams shattered may this beautiful bird rest in piece (press super F to pay respects)
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Helicopter
Sad to see the 777 go. I like the A350 but no Comfort + makes the loss more painful on the LAX-SYD route. My company won't cough up the cash for Delta One or Premium Select.
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Sad to see the 777 go. I like the A350 but no Comfort + makes the loss more painful on the LAX-SYD route. My company won't cough up the cash for Delta One or Premium Select.
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Casimiro
Understandable that 777s are less fuel efficient then 350s. I was lucky to travel twice on the Atlanta to Joburg route. I will cherish this experience in my heart.
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Understandable that 777s are less fuel efficient then 350s. I was lucky to travel twice on the Atlanta to Joburg route. I will cherish this experience in my heart.
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transformer889
Delta still flies the 767, but they retired the 777, after $100 million in refurbishings the 777 fleets they were retired, what genius made that decision
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Delta still flies the 767, but they retired the 777, after $100 million in refurbishings the 777 fleets they were retired, what genius made that decision
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jsdervin57
Im sure Fedex will pick up all these planes and have them converted. At least most of them. Less money than buying brand new ones like they have been doing.
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Im sure Fedex will pick up all these planes and have them converted. At least most of them. Less money than buying brand new ones like they have been doing.
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redline
This sucks, I remember my last flight on a delta L1011, it was awesome, when I was very young, when you could see the inflight. 777 I flew United, I loved it.
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This sucks, I remember my last flight on a delta L1011, it was awesome, when I was very young, when you could see the inflight. 777 I flew United, I loved it.
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