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VirginEskimo 06-22-2020 04:12 PM


Originally Posted by Bluetruth (Post 3079075)
Your sightings started to dry up in 2014 I bet.

I took Pauly Shore LAX JFK in 2016 so there!

Bluetruth 06-22-2020 05:27 PM


Originally Posted by VirginEskimo (Post 3079248)
I took Pauly Shore LAX JFK in 2016 so there!

but he was seated in row 32

rballan 06-22-2020 05:57 PM

I am a pre-launch VX guy. From day 1, we were a taxi service between LA and NYC for celebrities and movie stars. I literally can't count how many. That all ended with JB mint, and has NEVER been an issue with Alaskan Air.

Cheers - Rob.

9mikemike 06-22-2020 09:00 PM

Have hauled hundreds of Hollyweirders between LAX and SEA over the last 22 years. A few of those 100’s were decent folks...The rest, glad we don’t compete much for their business. 321NEO is definitely the airplane to haul that crowd on though. Going to miss flying it when they are gone.

HulkaBurger 06-23-2020 05:03 AM


Originally Posted by rballan (Post 3079307)
I am a pre-launch VX guy. From day 1, we were a taxi service between LA and NYC for celebrities and movie stars. I literally can't count how many. That all ended with JB mint, and has NEVER been an issue with Alaskan Air.

Cheers - Rob.

"Alaskan Air"??? Wow. Don't even know the proper name of your own company?

How pathetic is that?🙄

Rubberband 06-23-2020 06:07 AM


Originally Posted by HulkaBurger (Post 3079419)
"Alaskan Air"??? Wow. Don't even know the proper name of your own company?

How pathetic is that?🙄

How pathetic is it that you don't know shade when you see it...

O2pilot 06-23-2020 08:02 PM


Originally Posted by HulkaBurger (Post 3079419)
"Alaskan Air"??? Wow. Don't even know the proper name of your own company?

How pathetic is that?🙄

Its “Alaskan Airlines”.

FTFE 06-23-2020 08:45 PM


Originally Posted by snackysmores (Post 3079212)
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.”

Scope anyone? Perhaps THIS will open the eyes of the past pee on themselves puppies up in the PNW.....not holding my breath.

Ashes 06-24-2020 10:15 AM


Originally Posted by FTFE (Post 3079892)
Scope anyone? Perhaps THIS will open the eyes of the past pee on themselves puppies up in the PNW.....not holding my breath.

Nobody should hold their breath. That ship has sailed.

ERJFO 06-24-2020 11:48 PM


Originally Posted by cmrflyer (Post 3078895)
Yeaherrrr no.
Erjfo is pretty deep in the koolaid.

You mean deep in the data.


Originally Posted by All Bizniz (Post 3078897)
I dunno... but I REGULARLY saw A-Listers on the VX flights for many years...

Maybe there were A-Listers but they didnt pay much. The fare data from Form 41 and Sabre shows that VX had the lowest cabin-wide yields in their transcon markets.


Originally Posted by rballan (Post 3079307)
I am a pre-launch VX guy. From day 1, we were a taxi service between LA and NYC for celebrities and movie stars. I literally can't count how many. That all ended with JB mint, and has NEVER been an issue with Alaskan Air.

Cheers - Rob.

JetBlue isn't leading in those markets from a revenue perspective. Look at Mint fares (in a data source not by doing a Google search) Delta, United, ect are destroying their yeilds.


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