Why do People from other regionals Envy Skywest
02-08-2008 | 01:37 PM
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02-08-2008 | 01:41 PM
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Would you expect a low-fare when you're booking a flight for the very next day??? Because that is how you came up with $211. If you would, I might say that you need to do a little homework! Typically, lower-fares are offered to customers purchasing tickets at least two weeks in advance - this is how the vast majority of tickets are sold, and so it is safe to assume that those are "normal" fares.
By the way, your ABQ-ONT fare, when purchased 14 days in advance, comes out to a whopping $91.
By the way, your ABQ-ONT fare, when purchased 14 days in advance, comes out to a whopping $91.
Bottom line is XJT is doing better than FLYI ever did so they must be doing something right? I suggest you do a little more homework. Have you ever flown on ExpressJet? Where did you get your expertise on the ExpressJet business model?
02-08-2008 | 01:42 PM
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Would you expect a low-fare when you're booking a flight for the very next day??? Because that is how you came up with $211. If you would, I might say that you need to do a little homework! Typically, lower-fares are offered to customers purchasing tickets at least two weeks in advance - this is how the vast majority of tickets are sold, and so it is safe to assume that those are "normal" fares.
By the way, your ABQ-ONT fare, when purchased 14 days in advance, comes out to a whopping $91.
By the way, your ABQ-ONT fare, when purchased 14 days in advance, comes out to a whopping $91.
02-08-2008 | 01:43 PM
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02-08-2008 | 01:43 PM
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Same thing SWA does, not very hard to see that the idea is. XJT goes to markets not served by anyone else thus Avoiding hubs, thats the idea.
02-08-2008 | 01:45 PM
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2) I have flown on ExpressJet. After all, I did work for them...
02-08-2008 | 01:50 PM
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02-08-2008 | 01:51 PM
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And do you honestly think in this world of procrastinating people that everyone buys their tickets 14 days in advance? How about a death in the family? Or a new business proposal that just came out? Would you care to show me statistics that the majority of people buy their tickets at least two weeks in advance? You have NO idea that this is how the vast majority of tickets are sold, therefore it is NOT safe to assume that those are "normal" fares.
You know as well as I do that with the American flying-public, the chance to shave $10 off a round-trip to FLL would easily overcome the allure of procrastination!
02-08-2008 | 01:54 PM
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A death in the family is not a normal, everyday affair. I invite you to informally poll friends and family on their traveling habits. Let me know what you find, because I have a sneaky suspicion that you'll be buying me a beer.
You know as well as I do that with the American flying-public, the chance to shave $10 off a round-trip to FLL would easily overcome the allure of procrastination!
You know as well as I do that with the American flying-public, the chance to shave $10 off a round-trip to FLL would easily overcome the allure of procrastination!
Yes, but new business proposals and last minute plans can be very normal. I never said that there were not lower fares, but not all fares are low. And the comparison to Indy is a worn out argument that doesn't hold water. The only similarity is 50 seat jets.
I don't have time to poll though, I have to search for the lowest fare to Vegas for my trip this summer!!
02-08-2008 | 01:57 PM
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XJT is not trying to be a LCC. That is not the model they are pursuing. There will be "low" (probably never anything as low as FlyI had) fares to begin with to attract a customer base. The plan is to get the average fare up about 20%.
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