In a message dated 10/16/2003 9:03:53 AM Pacific Daylight Time, BraniffIntl@xxxxxxx writes: << > Let's see, > - they are selling some LHR slots (even though they are irrelevant ones , > such as LHR-BRU), > - they are selling few 744s, > - they are promoting "double bonus miles for your elite status but you have > to pay us $100 up front", > - they used to give monetary awards (say $400 for your next r/t purchase) > for cancelled flights, now > it is all "future travel award for aroundtrip with 14 days advance > purchase" , > > are these the early signs of a major folding? Is this somewhat similar to > what Eastern or PanAm experienced? >> Since Thai backed down on the 744 purchase, it looks like UA is flying them more now because they are paid for and many of the 772s are not.