Originally Posted by Smooth at FL450 (Post 2616813)

ual, dal, aa, swa, ups, & fdx

Originally Posted by dawgdriver (Post 2616991)

Wanna attract pilots? Just announce hot flight attendant (females) wearing Go-Go boots and tight shorts. Don't laugh, it worked at SW for years! Many passed up legacies for the 'culture'. Can't imagine what those guys must be thinking now. lol.

Originally Posted by David Puddy (Post 2617330)

Again, I personally find it interesting that Neeleman chose the CS300 despite being the biggest operator of Embraer E190/95s in the world through Azul and JetBlue. If that isn’t a confidence booster in the CSeries program before the big Farnborough Airshow in July I don’t know what is...

Originally Posted by Varsity (Post 2617532)

It's been awhile since someone has attempted a startup.

Originally Posted by rickair7777 (Post 2617633)

Funny thing is, I was talking to my wife last week and wondering about when another one would pop up.

Originally Posted by David Puddy (Post 2617330)

That’s true - Neeleman is “bankable” because he has a track record (Morris Air, Westjet, JetBlue and Azul in Brazil). Plus, the former CEO of Air Canada is on board as an investor as well - lending more credibility.

Again, I personally find it interesting that Neeleman chose the CS300 despite being the biggest operator of Embraer E190/95s in the world through Azul and JetBlue. If that isn’t a confidence booster in the CSeries program before the big Farnborough Airshow in July I don’t know what is...

Originally Posted by Triggs (Post 2616904)

He may be planning on buying an existing 121 cert with aircraft and pilots, adding the CS300 would be easier than starting from scratch. I know of several supplementals that are for sale

Originally Posted by Virgalask330 (Post 2617696)

Ok so maybe I’m not the only JFK Alaska pilot looking at this startup...ha