Flyby1206

Yes, it would certainly be crew base

I heard this too...

They have a bunch of A321neos on order (not to mention the a330neos too) Hmmmmm.....!

Don't forget about devolving into presidential politics bashing! It's one in the same I suppose. I typically stop reading threads that are longer than 2pgs.

I heard there are some Canucks with a great plane and lots of delivery slots available!

chucknorris

I think its too early to say. We have 6 focus cities right now, we don't have 6 crew bases. (No base in SJU)

Only thing i've hear that is confirmed is 2 additional (used) a320s this year for use as operational spares. There are certainly no new delivery slots open right now, so anything would have to be bought from another operator, be used, or from a lessor. Even IFLC etc usually would need more then 1 years notice.

Maybe. We have 60 NEOs on order (*maybe more to come) which are all getting Pratt pure power motors. Virgin elected to get their NEOS with Leap 1A motors.


This has potential. That said, even these delivery slots are drying up quickly. Pratt has limited ability to mass produce the motors and Delta scooped up many orders already. If another big order comes in they are potentially sold out into the 20's.

Flyby1206

Agree about SJU. The rumor I heard about the Bay Area base was to have crew and planes based there 'to support Mint flying and expansion'.


I was referencing Hawaiian, and they will have the PW motor on their 321neos. They have 16+9 orders, and I believe they are relatively early in the delivery slots. Still a long shot, but who knows. If JB wants to operate different airline brands then HA would be a good one to do that with.

I agree with the drying up of slots, but if they get a bunch of orders do you think there is room for a production increase?

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/bombar...151949045.html

chucknorris

I don't know if BBD can increase production. Right now its mostly on PW to increase production before BBD can even consider it. Thats why jetblue is still receiving CEOs when the a321NEO will be certified by years end. PW is only going to deliver around 100 production engines this year, and they are SUPPOSED to be able to ramp up production by '17 and '18. One of the reason for shortages of the CEOs at this point is there will soon even be a shortage of V2500 engines as those assembly lines are starting to slow. Engine equipment, pylons and such are long lead items that require considerable supply chain ramp up before production.

If we do adopt SJC as a focus, I agree a base will happen. If only to support the SFO and OAK flights as well.

iPilot6

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There ya go

The701Express

I've also heard talk about more Airbuses and from different sources to boot. One source mentioned the planes have been acquired, but not announced.

With Wall Street's negative reaction to falling PRASM I don't see how an announcement of more growth on top of what is already planned will go over well with the analysts. Perhaps that announcement would be paired with an announcement of stock buy backs to help placate Wall Street?

I'm also betting on SJC/Bay Area focus city. No other West coast city has the capacity or demand besides perhaps PDX and I doubt management is interested in joining the battle for SEA. SLC could possibly be another candidate. However, wasn't there just a flight attendant open house in the SFO area this past week?

As far as aircraft to fulfill the needs, I'm going to make a bold prediction and say we'll take some of Qatar's A320neo's. I base that on absolutely nothing besides knowing Akbar Al Baker seems to want to take every chance in public to trash Airbus and Pratt and Whitney a hunch, and a desire to stir the pot.

Flyby1206

SFO June 7-8 and LAX June 9-10

I like it, and very believable too.

The701Express

Oh and as for SJU. I'm pretty sure it was never a domicile mostly because the local Puerto Rico work rules would have been too generous (costly). American Eagle had a base there up until a few years ago. The major difference is they were unionized. A CBS overrules the local work rules.

So a SJU base may not be out of the question once a contract is ratified. That is of course depending on how the Caribbean flying changes as the PR economy struggles.

clear4approach

Great, then I'll be able to relive my American Eagle SJU experience and share a crash pad with some roaches, and wait for the bus to the airport (which either comes once or 15 times per hour randomly) in the 900% humidity!

Ted Striker

I mean, why have a FA open house on the West Coast for an East Coast airline? SJC would definitely be a good way to break into the bay area market.