767 Performance on the PHL-ATH-PHL route

[PBI2FLL]

That's definitely pushing the envelope for that airplane...passenger caps, weight restrictions? How's that flight doing so far?

 

[Non Rev]

Also, how are the loads?

 

[etops1]

from what i know there is no problem with it. i flew it on the 26th of may . second day of ops. we were full going over and about 80 pax on the way back. but it wasn't weight restricted i. it was just a light load. going over the flt time was 930 and 1050 coming back. long trip short layover but awesome hotel and beautiful city. continental just started ewr-ath using a 767-200 as well and they are weight restriciting it as well.

 

[Dont call me Shirley]

ATH-PHL is 5035 nm, according the great circle mapper site.
http://gc.kls2.com/
This is shorter than a northern Europe-LAX flight which have been flown by several carriers with 767-200/300; don't forget that the US 767s are "ER" verision. A while back (I'm too lazy to find it) there was a discussion whether US was going to pay Boeing for the sign-off to use the full range capability of the aircraft. I assume that they did. Unless there is some sort of MEL/MTC issue (as was the case with the VCE-PHL flight the other day) or unusual head wind, it shouldn't be a problem.

It is, to be sure, a long flight for an airline that many still associate with DC-9s flying PIT-IND! 🙄





Hey, my 1000th post. I really must get out more!

 

[phllax]

Curious as to whether or not they enhanced the cabin service to include a full breakfast on the way over and a full lunch on the way back, or is it still just Dave's Doughnut and the little sandwich.

 

[Dont call me Shirley]

Curious as to whether or not they enhanced the cabin service to include a full breakfast on the way over and a full lunch on the way back, or is it still just Dave's Doughnut and the little sandwich.

Yod don't like "Dave's Donut"???? 😛

 

[wings396]

I think that sign-off was for the 757's, not the 767-200ER's...

 

[zethya]

ATH-PHL is 5035 nm, according the great circle mapper site....
This is shorter than a northern Europe-LAX flight which have been flown by several carriers with 767-200/300; don't forget that the US 767s are "ER" verision. A while back (I'm too lazy to find it) there was a discussion whether US was going to pay Boeing for the sign-off to use the full range capability of the aircraft. I assume that they did.....

Actually PHL-ATH is 4375 nm.
No, the 767s have not been upgraded and the ATH flight must fly weight restricted Westbound. Based on environmental conditions, it may also require adjustments Eastbound, or refuel enroute. I wouldn't anticipate a decision on the 767 upgrade until after the Paris 350/787 selection in the next few weeks.