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Old 12-28-2013 | 07:57 AM
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About 90 75s are staying with all new interiors. Some for long range (16f/152y) and most in a high density configuration for domestic/Hawaii (20f/179y).

All of the 320s & 319s are staying with new interiors planned. 319s are getting avod. 319s go to 12f/120y, the 320s go to 16f/144y.

777s go to 37f/254y.

738s get a quick refurb too.
Old 12-28-2013 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by flyallnite
That's got to mean a SEA NB base in the near future. Maybe more time in LAX too. How is the -900 so far? Any load optimizing going on?
Nope. It carrys the mail (just not very high).
Old 12-28-2013 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar
73 School house rumors are about 30 757's now slated for retirement. Since they have little capex they can stay as the economy demands the capacity. Flying getting upgauged RJ>Douglas>A320>737. The 737 seems to be getting quite a few shorter domestic legs and IMHO the 900 might be trans con capable, but it functions better east & west coast.

To the best of my knowlege the 737' s are all ETOPS capable. It just depends on if management wants to spend the money on maintaining them to that certification. I've heard nothing about Hawaii, other than I'd expet we would buy that airline before Alaska.

There was a good article on the Asia flying posted here a couple of weeks back. The anticipated trend is overflying Japan ... one stop out of SEA and to a lesser extent, LA.

No good SEA 737 rumors, but, I think we will need something to increase feed there.
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Old 12-28-2013 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by get there itis
About 90 75s are staying with all new interiors. Some for long range (16f/152y) and most in a high density configuration for domestic/Hawaii (20f/179y).

All of the 320s & 319s are staying with new interiors planned. 319s are getting avod. 319s go to 12f/120y, the 320s go to 16f/144y.

777s go to 37f/254y.

738s get a quick refurb too.
Thx for the update.
Old 12-28-2013 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by flyallnite
That's got to mean a SEA NB base in the near future. Maybe more time in LAX too. How is the -900 so far? Any load optimizing going on?
I've done multiple legs DTW to West Coast with a completely full 900. Never had any issues...except we always start out around 280-300 - go up to 340ish about 1/2 way.
Old 12-28-2013 | 09:52 AM
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Question: I'm considering a move to the San Diego area, but I'm just a few numbers too junior to hold LAX. My TravelNet research is telling me that it's actually easier to commute to DTW than SLC, which will be important to a guy standing reserve in either base.

That said, am I missing something? In the experience of those of you who have actually done it, is it easier to commute to DTW than SLC out of the So Cal airports?
Old 12-28-2013 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankCobretti
That said, am I missing something? In the experience of those of you who have actually done it, is it easier to commute to DTW than SLC out of the So Cal airports?
Be sure to factor in OAL options...
Old 12-28-2013 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankCobretti
Question: I'm considering a move to the San Diego area, but I'm just a few numbers too junior to hold LAX. My TravelNet research is telling me that it's actually easier to commute to DTW than SLC, which will be important to a guy standing reserve in either base.

That said, am I missing something? In the experience of those of you who have actually done it, is it easier to commute to DTW than SLC out of the So Cal airports?
Yes, DTW is a MUCH better commute. SLC is just horrible - stay away.
Old 12-28-2013 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankCobretti
Question: I'm considering a move to the San Diego area, but I'm just a few numbers too junior to hold LAX. My TravelNet research is telling me that it's actually easier to commute to DTW than SLC, which will be important to a guy standing reserve in either base.

That said, am I missing something? In the experience of those of you who have actually done it, is it easier to commute to DTW than SLC out of the So Cal airports?
I've never done the DTW commute, but LAX to SLC really isn't bad. At the rate things are going, though, if you can't hold LAX you won't hold SLC for awhile at least. SLC has recently become more senior than LAX.
Old 12-28-2013 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ITSALLGOOD
I've done multiple legs DTW to West Coast with a completely full 900. Never had any issues...except we always start out around 280-300 - go up to 340ish about 1/2 way.
Whoa... that's gotta be L O U D. Should be interesting to watch in the summer as the temps creep up and the T-storms brew. Perfect plane for the East Coast to FL markets though. I guess I'm surprised they'd fly it at all on the near transcons. It seems like a better fit on the ATL to FL markets where there are still a lot of '57's.
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