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Old 02-03-2023 | 01:18 PM
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I see we have expanded service now flying from 19 cities to the island and we opened a maintenance facility down there. Besides getting destroyed every other year from a hurricane it seems like a nice spot to launch Southbound. Cheap gates with room to expand…good base prospect perhaps.
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Old 02-04-2023 | 05:16 AM
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I was in recurrent recently, and DS came in and spoke with us for a bit. Someone asked about the possibility of an SJU base. His response was if he could figure out a way to make an SJU base possible, he would do it. But so far can't make it happen.
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Old 02-04-2023 | 09:24 AM
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I could see it as a FA base
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Old 02-04-2023 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Jetspeed
I was in recurrent recently, and DS came in and spoke with us for a bit. Someone asked about the possibility of an SJU base. His response was if he could figure out a way to make an SJU base possible, he would do it. But so far can't make it happen.

what would stop them from making it a base?
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Old 02-04-2023 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Aviatormar
what would stop them from making it a base?
I’m guessing one of the road blocks would be a lack of pilots willing to live in base. All of your pilots being commuters would be a logistical nightmare, I’m sure. Although I have spoken to at least two guys who are looking to purchase a home down there.
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Old 02-04-2023 | 08:30 PM
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Can’t even get water or toilet paper there for flights…no way your running a base there
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Old 02-04-2023 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by BufordT Justice
I’m guessing one of the road blocks would be a lack of pilots willing to live in base. All of your pilots being commuters would be a logistical nightmare, I’m sure. Although I have spoken to at least two guys who are looking to purchase a home down there.
Unlikely with current contract rates. New contract is also unlikely.
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Old 02-05-2023 | 08:45 AM
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Unlikely with current contract rates. New contract is also unlikely.
Well with a surplus of pilots and absolutely no pilot shortage “BB” you’re right.
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Old 02-05-2023 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by CRJdriver2017
Well with a surplus of pilots and absolutely no pilot shortage “BB” you’re right.
She is never correct. I don't know what frontier did to her, but she is extremely bitter over her time here. Not surprised United picked her up though having seen the candidates get hired there.
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