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Originally Posted by Velocipede
(Post 89594)
Actually, I've had the pleasure of rejecting B6 jerks a couple times. All you have to do is tell the gate agent when you arrive, "No jumpseats for jetBlue or Virgin America." That's all there is to it.
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VA ops in SFO
They have one A320 they have been using around SFO lately,
I've seen it taxi around the airport... It's generally parked over at Signature. Yesterday they had it over at the international terminal looked like A12 where KLM usually parks... Also ground crews have been painting lead in lines from A-taxiway to the D gates at the closed center concourse. something is in the works... Cheers George |
Originally Posted by Slice
(Post 89608)
Is that so you don't have to deny them face to face? Pretty weak if that's the case.
Yeah if I was going to deny someone I would tell them why...to their face. |
Originally Posted by BURflyer
(Post 89605)
Oh boy.:rolleyes:
I think VA might have something original to offer in terms of product and the backing of Branson certainly doesn't hurt. The Virgin name is huge around the world. The down side is that management looks shady and I'm not sure about their operation centered in SFO, one of the worst airports when it comes to on time dep and arrivals. Vegasboy the pay seems a little low but certainly not out of the norm, can you shed some light on work rules? |
Originally Posted by Gman
(Post 89560)
Hey Greenface,
found a new victim you can try to intimidate with your empty 'refuse the jumpseat' threat? I would not want to sit in the same cockpit with you if it was the last flight out of Saigon (or Baghdad soon - if you lefties take over the country). What defunct airline do you work for anyway - so I will never even attempt to fly with you. Tell me about the time you actually did not take someone on your jumpseat, I don't think you even have the power to do so. Gateagent will overule you anyway you silly union air transportation worker. |
Originally Posted by BURflyer
(Post 89605)
Vegasboy the pay seems a little low but certainly not out of the norm...
Non-union outfits like this are the bane of commercial passenger aviation. They initally make a ton of money on Euro subsidized Airbus leases and undercutting Union contracts. When the first 5 years are up, the good deal airplanes get sold off (see recent B6 news) and the "growth" that enticed the original cadre of spineless dorks into the Company stalls. About the 7th year, all they can hope for is a buyout (ala PeoplExpress) before the magician (Branson/Neeleman take your pick) folds up the tent and heads off for his next airline IPO. Give VX or B6 pilots a ride to work? Don't make me laugh. |
What they're going to offer is something along the lines of Albuquerque to Florence using only 1 airline and only having to make a profit for one organization, and no RJ's. So, better (roomier) aircraft, better service (Virgin hallmark) and no code share for international travel, even to a non-gateway European airport.
Sounds like it has potential to me. |
Originally Posted by Slice
(Post 89608)
Is that so you don't have to deny them face to face? Pretty weak if that's the case.
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Originally Posted by jsled
(Post 89496)
...Not even Ind Air paid that ****ty...
EDPM |
I say original because I'm assuming they're going to be operating based on the virgin brand, have you ever flown on Virgin Atlantic? Hopefully they can find Virgin approved flight attendants too.:D
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