jetBlue already stole the high end customers when they brought MINT to VX's hubs. The A listers switched en-mass. VX was a dead man walking and VERY lucky jetBlue was thirsty for LAX/SFO space.

 

*citation needed*

 

Thats why my first sentence said, "unless this collapse continues". If it continues, all bets are off.

 

David Cush

 

All those people were flying United before and after. They have an international network and a lie-flat product between LAX/SFO and the northeast.

VA was flying low yielding east west traffic searching for the lowest internet fares. Don't let those (4) seats in the front of their airplanes fool you.

Again, most A-listers are already flying someone else. There isn't enough premium traffic in most narrowbody markets to really make a difference.

 

Yeaherrrr no.
Erjfo is pretty deep in the koolaid.

 

I dunno... but I REGULARLY saw A-Listers on the VX flights for many years...

 

In the end, the only part of buying VX that did not go well was to pretend that “different works” and not just go with Honesty and Integrity. “We are buying Virgin America to eliminate competition and create a small inroad to the California market that would take longer to grow organically”. Instead we have wasted a bunch of money and created lots of confusion and angst with this illusion....Have thoroughly enjoyed the Airbus but it really is time to streamline. Go single fleet and get a flock of Maxes. It is the same old cheap junk but it has made a ton of money and we are not and never will be a “high-value A-lister airline. Unfortunately, we have become much more interested in impression and image and not worried so much about honesty, integrity and reality

 

Your sightings started to dry up in 2014 I bet.

 

Today, Alaska announced that Horizon Embraer 175 jets will fly select markets in the state of Alaska starting in October 2020.

“Alaskans who have flown the E175 jet in the Lower 48 have frequently asked when they might see the plane in the state, and we’re thrilled the time has come,” said Marilyn Romano, regional vice president for the state of Alaska. “This jet gives us the flexibility to increase daily frequency between Anchorage and Fairbanks, and to provide year-round service to King Salmon and Dillingham. In time, the new mix of aircraft will unlock other markets in the state for future service.”

The E175 aircraft compliments the current Boeing 737 mainline flying in, to and from the state of Alaska and is perfect for many communities where larger jets are not the best option. This includes smaller communities such as King Salmon and Dillingham, which rely on our service to connect the region to the state’s largest city, Anchorage, and our extensive route network. The longer range of the E175, compared to Horizon’s Q400 aircraft, also makes it possible to provide direct service between Seattle and Anchorage, allowing for a highly efficient rotation of regional aircraft into the state.

“Horizon is working hard to position itself as the #1 regional airline in the country, and we’re excited to extend our service north to Alaska,” said Joe Sprague, Horizon president. “Being tapped for this flying is just one example of how Horizon can support Air Group’s recovery. By staying focused on a safe and reliable operation, we can maintain this momentum and be ready for other opportunities that come our way.”