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IFlyEm 05-02-2008 08:23 PM


Originally Posted by jetgo166 (Post 378328)
Well said. It would be interesting to see VA go the Pacific route with A330/340's. Their product would work well internationally.

Thats in the plan. I think it will happen after we have 150 or so domestic aircraft. And I am hearing that we don't want to be locked into a single fleet type so the 777 may be in the mix. We'll see. The A350 would be pretty nice also!

Qtip 05-02-2008 09:50 PM


Originally Posted by paxhauler85 (Post 370629)
Big difference bud. I know and have accepted that Mesa is a subpar and failing airline. I have enough invested in the airline (time wise) and am logging TPIC, so thus I won't leave unless the end is imminent. Not saying the end isn't coming for Mesa, but it isn't here yet.

I'm not the one on here professing Mesa's assured longevity in the industry, nor and I blowing smoke up everyone's rear end.

If that's talking crap then fine. I'm just calling it like I see it, and I don't see VA succeeding.

Thats why you should stick to flying airplanes as you obviously have no clue. You and I are blue collar workers, like it or not.

MCDUDU 05-03-2008 02:53 AM


Originally Posted by IFlyEm (Post 378345)
Thats in the plan. I think it will happen after we have 150 or so domestic aircraft. And I am hearing that we don't want to be locked into a single fleet type so the 777 may be in the mix. We'll see. The A350 would be pretty nice also!

OK stop!! My heads spinning...:D now here's the deal I just want the left side and flights originating from JFK and/or IAD...Oh yeah and new swag!!!! Wait ...wow it's here!:eek:

iahflyr 05-03-2008 07:06 AM

How many airplanes does VA have currently? 10 maybe.

They posted a $38 million dollar loss for 1/2 a quarter (during the same quarter major airlines made $250+ million a piece) and when oil was $70/barrel.

Wait until they get a few more airplanes flying until you start predicting 150 domestic airplanes, A330's, A340's, and 777's flying pacific routes...

God that koolaid must be good.

Fishfreighter 05-03-2008 09:05 AM


Originally Posted by iahflyr (Post 378479)
God that koolaid must be good.

Its yummy. Just ask any FlyI or Skybus pilot.

Good to the last drop!

319driver 05-03-2008 09:27 AM

I guarantee the koolaid tastes better, than some of the "stuff" you guys sling on one another.

Lambourne 05-03-2008 10:21 AM


Originally Posted by IFlyEm (Post 378345)
Thats in the plan. I think it will happen after we have 150 or so domestic aircraft. And I am hearing that we don't want to be locked into a single fleet type so the 777 may be in the mix. We'll see. The A350 would be pretty nice also!

Really? That is "in" the plan eh? Would like to see this plan. Does it start with "once upon a time" by chance?

A320 Pilot 05-03-2008 11:49 AM


Originally Posted by Lambourne (Post 378610)
Really? That is "in" the plan eh? Would like to see this plan. Does it start with "once upon a time" by chance?


Why dont you contribute somethin good or positive to this forum,oops I forgot you are one of the disgruntled guys who flies for soon to be "once upon a time" airlines:D

IFlyEm 05-03-2008 12:00 PM


Originally Posted by A320 Pilot (Post 378650)
Why dont you contribute somethin good or positive to this forum,oops I forgot you are one of the disgruntled guys who flies for soon to be "once upon a time" airlines:D

EXACTLY! lol I understand the plan and what really happens aren't always the same. But I'd rather focus on growth instead of "how many airplanes are we parking." It's just the the cliche "misery love's company." Life sucks for these guys and they want to bring us down to their level. All I can say is that I am SO GLAD I am here and not with the rest of you sour pusses. :p

yankeefly 05-03-2008 04:46 PM

Perhaps I Am One Of The Few...
 
I think perhaps there are many pilots that just don't like pilots...

I am not one of them. I will never get caught up in the doom and gloom and predictions of demise. But then again, my last employer went out of business. Of course I didn't partake in all that crap before that happened either. Good Luck VA, I have many friends there and sincerely hope you guys are around for the long haul, literally and figuratively.

-Yankeefly :)


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