Wouldn’t be surprised if we hear more about Moxy at Farnborough in July. Neeleman has some influential investors backing him as well.

 

Just saw a quick story on the news about Moxy, although they didn't call it Moxy.

Story said they held an investor meeting at the airshow, and reported that the airline will fly into smaller airports like Trenton, NJ and Providence, RI. Free wifi and premium seating.

 

Hmmmmmm.

Looks like he is trying to go with the original SWA plan.

 

Moxy......when F9 gets released and a strike occurs....wide open route structure for the scab airline

 

If it’s going to take three years for frontier to get released I’m scared for them.

 

They won’t get released.

No airline ever will again.

Airline strikes cannot ever be allowed. People love their $53 fares, and politicians know it.

 

Probably true. Looks like they won't even get a match of Spirit rates.

 

Here’s the latest about Moxy:

https://skift.com/2018/09/21/jetblue-founder-sees-his-startup-as-tech-company-that-happens-to-fly-planes/

 

Getting some more details about his plans. Moxy is not the official name - just the working name. Curious to understand what he means about “innovative ways to recruit pilots.”

Sounds like the performance of the CS300/A220 also really convinced him to get back in the LCC game in the US...

Here’s the article:

https://skift.com/2018/09/21/jetblue-founder-sees-his-startup-as-tech-company-that-happens-to-fly-planes/

Sounds like his plans are coming together.

 

From reading his words, here is what it looks like to me:
-Point-to-point on routes with no competition. This means his price competition is with airlines that would need to operate 2 legs at least, which is obviously more expensive, so even at a 30% discount (in his words), they are still making a healthy profit. These routes are also going to be thin, thus the A220 being the answer metal-wise.
-Automated ticketing and customer service via the website and phone app, saving $$$. I'm guessing ancillary income to be a major part as well. Want to print your boarding pass at the airport? It's gonna cost you. Want to pick your seat? It's gonna cost you. Want to bring on a carry on? It's gonna cost you.
-Recruiting low hour pilots from regionals around the time they are upgrade eligible, giving them 121 experience, but being a stepping stone for the legacies. I expect pilot pay would represent a middle ground between regional and major as well, but the major benefit would be to get a type rating that will be in use at Delta (and perhaps others) in the near future.