OTZeagle1

Alaska pre merger had a 24% profit margin flying, surprisingly, an all 737 fleet. Do you know how many companies in the S&P500 turn a 24% profit margin. Wow, I bet those planes must have been empty, there must have been Zero brand loyalty. I am sure the entire flying public must feel exactly the same as you... How many JD powers have we won in a row?

KnockKnock

It’s that time of year again. The annual, “the airplane I fly, is way more aerodynamic than the airplane you fly” debate. This argument has nothing to do with which airplane is right for job and is purely based on deep seated bias’ that many from both camps still have. Some folks are still struggling to progress through all 5 stages of grief. 9 out of 10 passengers couldn’t tell you what airplane they’re on and it’s probably the last thing on their mind. Far behind, cost of the ticket, are we on time, why won’t that baby be quiet, Jesus who keeps farting, why does this MFer next to me think it’s o.k. To take his shoes off and put his nasty GD socks up next to me? Both the Airbus and the Boeing are capable airplanes and I hope we get many more of both. The only real concern any of us should have is that there are more Boeing’s and Airbus’ than there are 175’s.

Packrat

This is the crux of the redeye theory. It is and always has been about fleet utilization.

av8or

🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻 THIS. Pay me enough with the right work rules, I’ll fly a Piper Cub.

Packrat

Correct. The reason we dumped the MDs was the economies of a single airplane fleet. This is the same reason I believe the Airbus life span is limited at AS.

A valid concern and one the MEC needs to address. Having ridden on a Delta Ejet from SEA-FAI recently that, from a passenger standpoint, the only major difference was the fact it took slightly longer than a 737. But, two by two seating (no middle seats) pretty much makes the extra time more palatable.

That's the threat to the pilot group. Ejets are not "regional jets." Not when you can fly a full load of passengers over 4 hours gate to gate.

Reactivity

And yet one of the biggest complaints I hear from pilots at Southwest is, "...SIX legs a day!"

ImperialxRat

Didn’t they say that the savings was $25mil / year to operate a single fleet type? I mean... in the grand scheme of things that is not that much.

Hawaiian Airlines is about the size VA was when we bought them and they operate 5 fleet types.

Klsytakesit

I actually got the allmighty eagle to take the bait. I am now somebody. Not sure what to do with my new status.
I think I will take his advice and go VSA or find some premium pick up

Tailstand

That would be the B727-200, right?

symbian simian

This could very well be the only time in APC history you said something that wasn't annoying/blatantly false/chest thumping. I will savor this until you sink back into your usual self.