Is LUV looking for a RJ partner?
11-17-2007 | 09:15 AM
#21
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The rumor I heard from some Southwest Pilots was that Skywest wouldn't be providing regional feed but that they would be entering into a codeshare agreement with Skywest operated flights. This would be to help Southwest compete against ExpressJet's branded flying so they wouldnt have to protect markets with only 737's.
Ouch. Wouldn't SWA competing with XJT be a really bad thing for XJT?
11-17-2007 | 09:52 AM
#23
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From: Doggie
We may have been commuters, but I bet that old contract and some of those pay rates would STILL be top tier in today's regional world.
Even WITHOUT an adjustment for inflation there JB ... Truly sad for everyone ...
Later, Brown CC
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11-17-2007 | 12:12 PM
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From: B737 CA
Adjusted for inflation, airfares from 20 yrs ago are at least twice what people are paying today...
11-17-2007 | 12:33 PM
#25
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From: C182
When I was in school, about 40 years ago, a round trip ticket from ABQ to BWI on TWA cost me about $350. Adjusted for inflation, that is $2100 in today's dollars. I just looked up the same trip on SWA. It's $331.
11-17-2007 | 01:21 PM
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Thanks for your thoughts. I disagree with your feelings on experience though. I also know people who work for 'majors' who have less experience than I have.
You are right that the planes are small and uncomfortable. The Embraer 170-190 series is a huge improvement in comfort and passenger convenience. No argument from me there. But so many people take it out on the crew members of the small airplanes. I didn't choose them? Mostly it is the larger 'mainline' airline that has caused these things to come into existence.
Believe me, I would like nothing more than to see my despised CRJ find a nice home in the desert somewhere!
But please, don't patronise the crews. It's really not their fault.
You are right that the planes are small and uncomfortable. The Embraer 170-190 series is a huge improvement in comfort and passenger convenience. No argument from me there. But so many people take it out on the crew members of the small airplanes. I didn't choose them? Mostly it is the larger 'mainline' airline that has caused these things to come into existence.
Believe me, I would like nothing more than to see my despised CRJ find a nice home in the desert somewhere!
But please, don't patronise the crews. It's really not their fault.
11-17-2007 | 03:53 PM
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layin' in tha cut...
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From: C-130 Flying Crew Chief
Also, with Southwest having one type (737) on their books, it seems to be a no-brainer to keep things the way they are. Money saver and money maker, all in one.
Something's gotta be working over there for them...
Something's gotta be working over there for them...
11-17-2007 | 09:35 PM
#28
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From: B-717 FO / C-17 AC
they may be doing something right, but they sure dont have a lot of confidence from their investors. LUV stock price is so low probably because it appears theyre taking a slow and steady approach and not playing too much with their cash on hand and many investors want to see aggressive strategies especially when theres money available to do so. maybe thats where this RJ idea came from?
11-17-2007 | 09:53 PM
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From: SKYW CRJ FO
Apparently, the only two carriers that are in the "hunt" for this flying is Pinnacle and SkyWest. Both operate CRJ's, so they would have to bring on a new fleet if the 190 is in fact the airplane in discussion. I can't see any way that Southwest would farm out flying to a regional/commuter/whatever airlines. But hey, I am sure Unted, USAir and Delta guys never thought that the CR9 would be flying the MD-88 routes...
11-17-2007 | 10:28 PM
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From: 757/767 FO
The rumor I heard from some Southwest Pilots was that Skywest wouldn't be providing regional feed but that they would be entering into a codeshare agreement with Skywest operated flights. This would be to help Southwest compete against ExpressJet's branded flying so they wouldnt have to protect markets with only 737's.
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