Continental hints
10-02-2007 | 03:05 PM
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it was kind of a joke. but I wouldnt doubt to see them go somewhere. Dont get me wrong I have heard nothing but good things about XJET airlines, but its very hard to make money on 50 seaters. I know they were planning on a loss for the next few years but they need their contracts with Continental to keep the cash coming in to fund their side business project. But really I wish XJET the best of luck but I dont see branded flying on 50 seaters as a very good investment.
10-02-2007 | 03:08 PM
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From: 7ER B...whatever that means.
"Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon from the flight deck. I'd like to apologize to the 49 of you onboard for our delay; we've been waiting 10 minutes for our last passenger to arrive and have now missed our slot for O'Hare. ATC has informed us that our new Expect Departure Clearance Time is approximately two hours from now, so the gate agents have begun work to rebook all of you who will miss your connections."
But hey, at least they got that one passenger on
But hey, at least they got that one passenger on
10-02-2007 | 03:18 PM
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it was kind of a joke. but I wouldnt doubt to see them go somewhere. Dont get me wrong I have heard nothing but good things about XJET airlines, but its very hard to make money on 50 seaters. I know they were planning on a loss for the next few years but they need their contracts with Continental to keep the cash coming in to fund their side business project. But really I wish XJET the best of luck but I dont see branded flying on 50 seaters as a very good investment.
10-02-2007 | 03:29 PM
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I know it was a joke. Flying the 50 seaters may not seem like the best business decision. But an even worse business decision is letting 25% of your fleet go to your competition. Thats why I can't believe Larry and CHQ CEO Whatshisname were so surprised that XJT kept the airplanes. The decision by CAL to drop XJT was not a cost-based decision. CHQ is more expensive (not including the operational...shortfalls) and DAL is more than happy to pay the same rates CAL was. Bottom line, I wouldn't start day dreaming about those XRs just yet. My money is betting they aren't going anywhere.
http://www.forbes.com/2007/09/26/air...Speed=20000%20
On-time performance: 73% (ninth worst)
Baggage mishandling: 8.9 per 1,000 passengers (fifth)
Cancellation rating: 3.4% (fourth)
10-02-2007 | 03:31 PM
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operational short falls? funny how express jet was #5 the Forbes top ten list of worst airlines and CHQ/Republic wasn't in the top (bottom) ten.
http://www.forbes.com/2007/09/26/air...Speed=20000%20
On-time performance: 73% (ninth worst)
Baggage mishandling: 8.9 per 1,000 passengers (fifth)
Cancellation rating: 3.4% (fourth)
http://www.forbes.com/2007/09/26/air...Speed=20000%20
On-time performance: 73% (ninth worst)
Baggage mishandling: 8.9 per 1,000 passengers (fifth)
Cancellation rating: 3.4% (fourth)
Yeah genius, its called Newark, NJ (EWR)
Do all of your planes have ACARS?????????? Thats what I thought
10-02-2007 | 03:34 PM
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operational short falls? funny how express jet was #5 the Forbes top ten list of worst airlines and CHQ/Republic wasn't in the top (bottom) ten.
http://www.forbes.com/2007/09/26/air...Speed=20000%20
On-time performance: 73% (ninth worst)
Baggage mishandling: 8.9 per 1,000 passengers (fifth)
Cancellation rating: 3.4% (fourth)
http://www.forbes.com/2007/09/26/air...Speed=20000%20
On-time performance: 73% (ninth worst)
Baggage mishandling: 8.9 per 1,000 passengers (fifth)
Cancellation rating: 3.4% (fourth)
10-02-2007 | 03:37 PM
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That's a pretty ignorant statement there champ. Our on time and completion factor is right up there with XJet's. The only people I keep hearing complaining about CHQ at CAL is XJET pilots. Even the Ops and ground agents have started backing off.
10-02-2007 | 03:39 PM
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From: 7ER B...whatever that means.
operational short falls? funny how express jet was #5 the Forbes top ten list of worst airlines and CHQ/Republic wasn't in the top (bottom) ten.
http://www.forbes.com/2007/09/26/air...Speed=20000%20
On-time performance: 73% (ninth worst)
Baggage mishandling: 8.9 per 1,000 passengers (fifth)
Cancellation rating: 3.4% (fourth)
http://www.forbes.com/2007/09/26/air...Speed=20000%20
On-time performance: 73% (ninth worst)
Baggage mishandling: 8.9 per 1,000 passengers (fifth)
Cancellation rating: 3.4% (fourth)
10-02-2007 | 03:40 PM
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it's human nature, this CHQ deal affected a lot of people here at XJT. I know you guys had nothing to do with it, but still kinda fun to bust your balls. Its a pride thing I guess, I dunno Im not trying to be a Douchebag, just making a comment that would appear funnier to you if we were drinking a beer at a bar as opposed to reading it on the net
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