Originally Posted by
prior121
Isn't UsAir/AAG saying PHX will be scaled back? I haven't read it anywhere but keep hearing it. Could be wrong, I hope those planes get back to PHX for all the poor guys commuting across the country.
In other news, I hear the 175 will have outlets and TVs in every seat and wifi.
Fancccccccy.
Rumor is AA/US is tired of the W/B restrictions of Skywest's 200's. Coincidentally Hawaii's 200's W/B changed soon after US complained about Mesa never having this problem. Now 1000lbs of ballast and bumped passengers in Hawaii are now the norm. Skywest also has a 20 min break in hub between flights. Parker loves those tight schedules with quick turns and Skywest's contract allows them to take a break. (Skywest folks tell me if I'm wrong)
Phoenix downsizing is the rumor. But with no more slots at LAX and SFO competition with United I would think PHX would be a huge loss to give up. PHX to all the LA area suburbs are always full. But look at LAS, what do I know, I don't count the beans.
EMB I know will have internet, not sure about TV's. United's CEO said he wants to bring back luxury and class to the airlines. (VX) And customer service, that's when I laughed my ass off after flying in the United system for so long deadheading on United flights. I wrote this quick because the long form made me log in again and it didn't post.
