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You have to ask if we do put a 320 base in ATL, what are we pulling out? There is only so much we can put in a capacity constrained airport and expect to have any kind of sked integrity. That would be great to hire more, maybe for the rest rules.

Columbia

05-09-2011 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar (Post 991113)

Don't forget, CAPEX, is CAPEX. The acquisition of the MD90's was only about half the expense of getting them into service. They are much larger units of capacity at a time when we are pulling down capacity.

Also need to factor in range considerations. What if the 90s are to be doing MSP-west coast flying? Big difference in capabilities aside from capacity.

Rogue24

05-09-2011 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Gearjerk (Post 991109)

Maybe they meant "an A320 base was coming to ATL", AND "we are going to hire 600"!! :D (A man can dream can't he?) :)

Fly safe,

GJ

That was not how it was presents, but if a good amount of pilots take the Early Out, then yes, we may hire with no base moves.

I know of at least three Whale Capt's that are in their mid 60's that are bailing.

Bucking Bar

05-09-2011 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by iceman49 (Post 991118)

You have to ask if we do put a 320 base in ATL, what are we pulling out?

RJ's for starters. Possibly some 737's to Detroit.

Columbia

05-09-2011 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by iceman49 (Post 991118)

You have to ask if we do put a 320 base in ATL, what are we pulling out? There is only so much we can put in a capacity constrained airport and expect to have any kind of sked integrity.

Replace 20 RJs with 20 mainline A/C. No net change on airport constraints.

Rogue24

05-09-2011 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar (Post 991132)

RJ's for starters. Possibly some 737's to Detroit.

I have heard that CVG and MEM will get smaller.

I can see a 73N base in DTW.

DCI carrier ASA just put a base in DTW as well.

Bucking Bar

05-09-2011 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Columbia (Post 991134)

Replace 20 RJs with 20 mainline A/C. No net change on airport constraints.

Depends if you are talking a traditional RJ or a traditional mainline jet that has been outsourced. The 50 seaters use specially configured gates that are too small for anything else.

Interesting fact: The large footprint of the current generation turboprops are what kept them out of DCI despite burning half the fuel of an RJ. A Dash 8 Q 400 needs as much room as a 737-800.

Hawaii50

05-09-2011 07:45 AM

Anyone know the status on winglet mods? Seems like they have slowed almost to a halt, at least for the 757. Maybe the -ERs are getting them instead? I know there's out of service time but with fuel where it is I would think they'd want the fleet done yesterday.

Elliot

05-09-2011 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by iceman49 (Post 991118)

Ice,

I'd have to agree with B-Bar on this one. I've seen 73's doing the North routes, similar in comparison to what the 319/320 used to do. (Don't know, could just be seasonal work shift.) Even Bismarck, N.D., of all places, now has a 73 operating once a day instead of an Airbus. Most of the winter is covered with only RJ's.

I'm not advocating an ATL 320 base, not in my job description to figure those puzzles out, but sure would like to see another 600 new faces on property.

Flight attendants too!! :D

GJ

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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar (Post 991132)

RJ's for starters. Possibly some 737's to Detroit.

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