Virgin America Outlook
01-20-2012 | 07:21 PM
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Fish,
If you haven't figure it out yet, Virgin America is basically a JetBlue copycat. Sir Richard still regrets the day he didn't invest in B6: Here's a quote for you...Mar 8, 2004 – ... Richard Branson was offered the chance to invest in a new discount ... in the U.S. "JetBlue (JBLU ) was the one that got away," he laments.
Virgin is going to have alliances/Interline or code share with International Airlines. B6 currently has 13 Total Interline partners (12 International and Growing). Virgin will do the same thing over time as their network grows. B6 and VX will eventually become the Domestic feed for international carriers.
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If you haven't figure it out yet, Virgin America is basically a JetBlue copycat. Sir Richard still regrets the day he didn't invest in B6: Here's a quote for you...Mar 8, 2004 – ... Richard Branson was offered the chance to invest in a new discount ... in the U.S. "JetBlue (JBLU ) was the one that got away," he laments.
Virgin is going to have alliances/Interline or code share with International Airlines. B6 currently has 13 Total Interline partners (12 International and Growing). Virgin will do the same thing over time as their network grows. B6 and VX will eventually become the Domestic feed for international carriers.
JetBlue | Partner airlines
01-21-2012 | 06:40 AM
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Fish,
If you haven't figure it out yet, Virgin America is basically a JetBlue copycat. Sir Richard still regrets the day he didn't invest in B6: Here's a quote for you...Mar 8, 2004 – ... Richard Branson was offered the chance to invest in a new discount ... in the U.S. "JetBlue (JBLU ) was the one that got away," he laments.
Virgin is going to have alliances/Interline or code share with International Airlines. B6 currently has 13 Total Interline partners (12 International and Growing). Virgin will do the same thing over time as their network grows. B6 and VX will eventually become the Domestic feed for international carriers.
JetBlue | Partner airlines
If you haven't figure it out yet, Virgin America is basically a JetBlue copycat. Sir Richard still regrets the day he didn't invest in B6: Here's a quote for you...Mar 8, 2004 – ... Richard Branson was offered the chance to invest in a new discount ... in the U.S. "JetBlue (JBLU ) was the one that got away," he laments.
Virgin is going to have alliances/Interline or code share with International Airlines. B6 currently has 13 Total Interline partners (12 International and Growing). Virgin will do the same thing over time as their network grows. B6 and VX will eventually become the Domestic feed for international carriers.
JetBlue | Partner airlines
01-21-2012 | 09:39 PM
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Are you saying B6 is infinitely better? I do put B6 and VX in the same category. One has just been around a little longer, so they have a more of an established route structure, alliances in place, and better pay rates. But if you look at jetblue 4 years after their launch, I cant imagine they would look too much different than VX is today.
01-21-2012 | 10:52 PM
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From: Skeptical
JetBlue | Our Company | History
2/11 JetBlue turns three!
1/31 JetBlue reports $54.9 million net income for 2002
1/31 JetBlue reports $54.9 million net income for 2002
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The airline reported its first quarterly profit, of $7.5 million, in the third quarter of 2010.
01-22-2012 | 05:50 AM
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Are you saying B6 is infinitely better? I do put B6 and VX in the same category. One has just been around a little longer, so they have a more of an established route structure, alliances in place, and better pay rates. But if you look at jetblue 4 years after their launch, I cant imagine they would look too much different than VX is today.
01-22-2012 | 10:47 PM
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B6 made the incredibly intelligent move of becoming the "hometown airline" in the largest O/D market in the world at a major airport that was underserved by the legacy carriers (except for international service). Additionally, they tapped into the underserved Caribbean market.
Compare that to the VX "plan".
Hubs out of a notoriously bad weather airport that serves as hubs for TWO legacies. No wonder they can't turn a profit...
Compare that to the VX "plan".
Hubs out of a notoriously bad weather airport that serves as hubs for TWO legacies. No wonder they can't turn a profit...
01-23-2012 | 08:53 AM
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From: guppy CA
Hey guys, I'm addressing this question to any VX Pilots. I'm currently retired USAF and am now now sitting right seat at a regional looking at "career airline." I've done some research into the various LCC's out there including Virgin America and it's peaked my interest for many reasons.
You mentioned that you live in DEN. I've commuted to/from SFO and it sucks due to weather issues. That alone will likely make you want to keep your resume/apps current.
If VX works out, great. You're there. If it doesn't work out, you can transition to another airline. I think going to VX is a much better choice for you than staying at a regional where you're getting right seat time.
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