Logan Airport Flights and Airlines Discussion

RandomWalk said:
How much of that is accessible to non-ticketed passengers?
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The chapel itself is pre-security. I'm not sure how much more of that area is accessible. (I'm blanking on whether there was ever an indoor pre-security connector between B and C there on the second level.)
 
Nice, great to have this route back. Is this the first A350-1000 coming to Boston? I've been on the Lufthansa, but pretty sure that was a 900.
 
The remnants of the old "terminal D" international/charter terminal are still there in what is now the pre-security connector between C and E. This dates at least to the '60s if not earlier (see the "pleated roof" area): https://goo.gl/maps/6K1U4zsri9asKAq28

I don't know how this compares to other segments mentioned above, but it's pretty old

Note that the same pleated roof, visible above on today's google maps, is visible here with international flags flying in this 1966 photo:
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^Image from Digital Commonwealth (full shot linked here):
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Logan International Airport, Boston Massachusetts. Day before construction started for double deck

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I always loved that this roof segment is still here because it's such a mid-century relic that they've, for some reason, never been inclined to remove even though a rain shield isn't really needed at this spot anymore.
 
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bigpicture7 said:
even though a rain shield isn't really needed at this spot anymore.
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Gonna have to disagree with you there. That spot's where the Logan Express buses pick up from Terminal C, and that roof is definitely beneficial to people waiting (especially the ones with dogs).
 
I love the roof top walkways. I assume they were publicly accessible.

My kid appreciates all the data from you folks…
 
Justbuildit said:
Nice, great to have this route back. Is this the first A350-1000 coming to Boston? I've been on the Lufthansa, but pretty sure that was a 900.
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Lufthansa doesn't have a 1000 in their fleet. I've seen a 1000 run by British Airways, but feel it was probably a random sub as they typically send the 772/789/77W/388 on the Heathrow runs.
 
Cathay has been coming. I’ve personally laid eyes on A35Ks on multiple occasions. Are they cargo only flights thus far?
 
Thanks for the info. So it seems the increased frequency starting in the spring is the real update, not the initiation of service. Not sure I would want to visit Hong Kong these days, but having an additional frequent connection through East Asia opens up quite a bit coming from Boston.
 
Justbuildit said:
Nice, great to have this route back. Is this the first A350-1000 coming to Boston? I've been on the Lufthansa, but pretty sure that was a 900.
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During COVID in 2020 British Airways was flying the A350-1000 to Boston, I took it a few times then. They've transitioned to the 777 in the unpleasant Gatwick configuration (3-4-3 economy seating) lately though.
 
mass88 said:
Speaking of service to Asia, Korean Air is going to increase their non-stop service to Seoul Incheon from 5 times a week, to daily starting May 11 through May 31.
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Great to see this do so well.
Actually, it looks to be daily all summer through the end of October. They also don't have the switch from 77W to 789 loaded for next winter like they've done this winter.
 
HelloBostonHi said:
During COVID in 2020 British Airways was flying the A350-1000 to Boston, I took it a few times then. They've transitioned to the 777 in the unpleasant Gatwick configuration (3-4-3 economy seating) lately though.
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but almost their entire 777 fleet’s ten abreast now including both Heathrow and Gatwick configurations.
 
kmp1284 said:
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but almost their entire 777 fleet’s ten abreast now including both Heathrow and Gatwick configurations.
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Aren't the vast majority of everyone's 777s these days 10 abreast now in Y? Last I heard the only ones left with 9 were some of the Asian operators. And as for the a350, Airbus did recently announce a modification to new builds that thin the cabin sidewalls to allow for a reasonable 10 abreast, so I wouldn't be surprised if thats what the future holds for new not-787 widebodies.
 
I don't want to de-rail this thread, but I have a conference to attend the last week of March in Singapore. I've been 3 times before COVID with EACH time taking the Cathay Pacific flight from Boston to Hong Kong as the connection point to Singapore. I'm thinking about the Korean flight from Boston now. Doha or Dubai are also an option going the other way around the world. Does anyone have a strong suggestion or personal experience from Boston Logan? Based on a quick check of prices, the Korean Air seems to be a good option.
 
No matter which way you go it’s a long way. I’ve been twice and have gone Emirates through Dubai both times.
All things being equal Id choose whoever I had my points/miles with.
 
BOS-(JFK/EWR)-SIN on United/Singapore could also work as a Star Alliance option. Haven't taken it but heard good feedback on that route despite its length.
 
Justbuildit said:
BOS-(JFK/EWR)-SIN on United/Singapore could also work as a Star Alliance option. Haven't taken it but heard good feedback on that route despite its length.
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I went through Heathrow too but started with Virgin Atlantic. They are still partnered with Singapore Airlines.

If price is not an issue, Japan Airlines has the best connection. Layovers are not too long and not too short. Qatar's offering is good too. Emirates has longer layovers and Korean has very tight connections in Seoul.
 
adamh8297 said:
I went through Heathrow too but started with Virgin Atlantic. They are still partnered with Singapore Airlines.

If price is not an issue, Japan Airlines has the best connection. Layovers are not too long and not too short. Qatar's offering is good too. Emirates has longer layovers and Korean has very tight connections in Seoul.
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I was going to suggest the JAL connection as well. The flight to Narita is a little longer now because they cannot use Russian airspace, but the polar route is still very effective.
 
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