Jetblue Buyout ?
03-22-2007 | 07:22 AM
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AAmerican Way for AA Pay
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Neeleman Hooked on Airline Biz
We're hearing the Jet Blue rumor alot at Delta. I'll believe it when I see it. In our iteration of the rumor, we are primarily interested in the terminal and the E-jets.
The problems with this are: (1) Are the E-jets' problems worked out? (2) Do we want a new aircraft type? (We've been working toward a 777/767/757/737 fleet) (3) Will Delta's operation fit into that terminal? We're talking alot of wide bodies put into a terminal designed for narrow bodies.
FWIW, a staple job is highly unlikely. Why would we want an angry subgroup of pilots in our midst? A fence would be very likely, though.
The problems with this are: (1) Are the E-jets' problems worked out? (2) Do we want a new aircraft type? (We've been working toward a 777/767/757/737 fleet) (3) Will Delta's operation fit into that terminal? We're talking alot of wide bodies put into a terminal designed for narrow bodies.
FWIW, a staple job is highly unlikely. Why would we want an angry subgroup of pilots in our midst? A fence would be very likely, though.
Now, as far as JetBlue's terminals, keep this in mind: Both terminals at JFK were originally TWA terminals that serviced L1011s/767s/747s. They can handle DL widebodies, no problem. The current JetBlue terminal, terminal 6, was TWA's domestic terminal, and mostly had 727s/MD80s and occasional 767s/L1011s parking there. The historic Terminal 5 next door, which Jetblue is refurbishing for future use, had many 747s/767s/L1011s parked there. That would be a good bet to use for any future expansion or merger with other carriers.
Lastly, I read a book called "Blue Streak" by Barbara S. Peterson, which is an extremely detailed account of David Neeleman and JetBlue. It talks about Neeleman's start at MorrisAir, WestJet and Southwest, and is very interesting. I highly recommend it. You'll see after reading this that Neeleman is the least likely to cash out and sell-out his baby; he is in it for the long run. I doubt JetBlue gets sold or merges.
03-22-2007 | 07:33 AM
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Very good post. Very professional response, too. When AA bought TWA, all AA'ers could think of was stapling all TWA pilots and swallowing up TWA assets and quicker upgrades. I congratulate you on your demeaner, as compared to many AA pilots.
Now, as far as JetBlue's terminals, keep this in mind: Both terminals at JFK were originally TWA terminals that serviced L1011s/767s/747s. They can handle DL widebodies, no problem. The current JetBlue terminal, terminal 6, was TWA's domestic terminal, and mostly had 727s/MD80s and occasional 767s/L1011s parking there. The historic Terminal 5 next door, which Jetblue is refurbishing for future use, had many 747s/767s/L1011s parked there. That would be a good bet to use for any future expansion or merger with other carriers.
Lastly, I read a book called "Blue Streak" by Barbara S. Peterson, which is an extremely detailed account of David Neeleman and JetBlue. It talks about Neeleman's start at MorrisAir, WestJet and Southwest, and is very interesting. I highly recommend it. You'll see after reading this that Neeleman is the least likely to cash out and sell-out his baby; he is in it for the long run. I doubt JetBlue gets sold or merges.
Now, as far as JetBlue's terminals, keep this in mind: Both terminals at JFK were originally TWA terminals that serviced L1011s/767s/747s. They can handle DL widebodies, no problem. The current JetBlue terminal, terminal 6, was TWA's domestic terminal, and mostly had 727s/MD80s and occasional 767s/L1011s parking there. The historic Terminal 5 next door, which Jetblue is refurbishing for future use, had many 747s/767s/L1011s parked there. That would be a good bet to use for any future expansion or merger with other carriers.
Lastly, I read a book called "Blue Streak" by Barbara S. Peterson, which is an extremely detailed account of David Neeleman and JetBlue. It talks about Neeleman's start at MorrisAir, WestJet and Southwest, and is very interesting. I highly recommend it. You'll see after reading this that Neeleman is the least likely to cash out and sell-out his baby; he is in it for the long run. I doubt JetBlue gets sold or merges.
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