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Bulldog319 12-05-2013 05:26 PM


Originally Posted by Feng (Post 1534026)
Not sure I understand, why can't frontier compete if their CASM is LOWER?


I think he meant 5.9 instead of 6.9

The entirety of that post was somewhat confusing

If I had time I'd like to find CASMex for F9. Everything I'm finding quickly has it all tied together with RJET at 9+

Spirit Airlines Reports June 2013 Traffic (NASDAQ:SAVE)

seattlepilot 12-05-2013 05:26 PM


Originally Posted by Feng (Post 1534026)
Not sure I understand, why can't frontier compete if their CASM is LOWER?

I am sorry I got them backwards.. the higher CASMs are for Frontier, lower ones are for Spirit.

Cross Check 12-05-2013 07:49 PM

RAH has contaminated or CASMs at Frontier. Lets give things time to simmer down and see how things play out.

I do agree that our costs have been way too high but I am certain they will be much lower once not affiliated with RAH. Unfortunately, our numbers will be not be readily accessible since Indigo is a privately held company.

80ktsClamp 12-05-2013 07:52 PM


Originally Posted by seattlepilot (Post 1533983)
The CASM of NK is 6.9 , Frontiers is 6.4 range on the 319s. The spread is even bigger on the 320s. (7.4 vs. 5.6) So Frontier cannot compete with NK unless they offer flights for high yielding customers. That's why I think F9 will look like EasyJet of Europe vs. NK being similar to Ryanair.

Do you mean RASM?

Higher RASM= better.

Higher CASM= worse.

2bInfinite 12-05-2013 10:05 PM

Good luck to the guys and gals at Frontier. I have always enjoyed your product and there is no reason you can't have a bright future!!

WHACKMASTER 12-05-2013 10:16 PM


Originally Posted by 2bInfinite (Post 1534133)
Good luck to the guys and gals at Frontier. I have always enjoyed your product and there is no reason you can't have a bright future!!

+1 for sure!

sizzlechest 12-06-2013 06:01 AM


Originally Posted by zoooropa (Post 1533926)
The IBT is attempting a last ditch, desperation expedited arbitration to settle this issue. F9 is currently hiring of the street and the IBT wants the positions filled via the IMSL. Unfortunately, RAH has been hiring off the street continually since the IMSL was issued. Ironically, the IBT had nothing to say about the filling of vacancies at RAH via the IMSL (even the filling of unfenced 190's and Q400's) but now, surprise surprise this is a pressing issue that requires expedited arbitration.

The IMSL has never filled a vacancy at F9 to date. We have filled vacancies one way since the IMSL was issued, F9 DOH (the IBT didn't say anything about that either).

Arbitration is apparently scheduled for late January. By then this ship won't even be a spot on the horizon.

The fence makes it look like only the old, irrelevant, former F9 SL is what is being used for upgrades. There is only one list the IMSL. If anybody at F9 had mentioned wanting to fill an un-fenced vacancy they could have spoken up about it. Nobody wanted to it seems. Good luck with a FAPA card drive and getting half of the votes required from the entire IMSL.

MtnPeakCruiser 12-06-2013 06:35 AM


Originally Posted by sizzlechest (Post 1534219)
The fence makes it look like only the old, irrelevant, former F9 SL is what is being used for upgrades. There is only one list the IMSL. If anybody at F9 had mentioned wanting to fill an un-fenced vacancy they could have spoken up about it. Nobody wanted to it seems. Good luck with a FAPA card drive and getting half of the votes required from the entire IMSL.

I believe that is the whole point of filing a single carrier petition before throwing out IBT. This has already been debated several times; why stir the pot? Read the thread title again.

Hetman 12-06-2013 06:38 AM


Originally Posted by Hetman (Post 1532888)
Does this mean that the shouts of "Tastes great! Less filling!" from the same few people are going to end? Golly, that would be a shame.


Originally Posted by sizzlechest (Post 1534219)
The fence makes it look like only the old, irrelevant, former F9 SL is what is being used for upgrades. There is only one list the IMSL. If anybody at F9 had mentioned wanting to fill an un-fenced vacancy they could have spoken up about it. Nobody wanted to it seems. Good luck with a FAPA card drive and getting half of the votes required from the entire IMSL.

I reckon that answers that question.

seattlepilot 12-06-2013 07:34 AM


Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 1534100)

Originally Posted by seattlepilot (Post 1533983)
The CASM of NK is 6.9 , Frontiers is 6.4 range on the 319s. The spread is even bigger on the 320s. (7.4 vs. 5.6) So Frontier cannot compete with NK unless they offer flights for high yielding customers. That's why I think F9 will look like EasyJet of Europe vs. NK being similar to Ryanair.

Do you mean RASM?

Higher RASM= better.

Higher CASM= worse.

No, those are casm numbers not rasm. I got them reversed in the oroginal post. The higher numbers are with frontier, lower numbers for spirit.

The ancillary revenue on frontier is much lower xompared to allegiant and spirit. On the other hand, the frontier product is much morr inline with a normal carrier than spirit. Thats why i think there is going to be a higher yield for frontier product than spirit. My two cents :)


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