The Future of SkyWest in San Diego
#1
The Future of SkyWest in San Diego
Because it's fun to speculate...
What is the future looking like for SkyWest in San Diego? With "Four Brasilias to come out of service early 2008, then in fall 2008 one Brasilia will retire per CRJ received" according to APC, I have been wondering:
Will SkyWest retain a certain number of the Brasalias to operate in markets like San Diego (low capacity, high frequency), or will it shift to CRJ service?
Whichever aircraft serves San Diego, what is the likelihood of it remaining a pilot domicile in the longterm?
I'm guessing $117 a barrel oil will have a factor with both of the above.
Again, I'm not posting this to find concrete answers, just looking for your ideas/theories/rumors.
Thanks
Brendan
What is the future looking like for SkyWest in San Diego? With "Four Brasilias to come out of service early 2008, then in fall 2008 one Brasilia will retire per CRJ received" according to APC, I have been wondering:
Will SkyWest retain a certain number of the Brasalias to operate in markets like San Diego (low capacity, high frequency), or will it shift to CRJ service?
Whichever aircraft serves San Diego, what is the likelihood of it remaining a pilot domicile in the longterm?
I'm guessing $117 a barrel oil will have a factor with both of the above.
Again, I'm not posting this to find concrete answers, just looking for your ideas/theories/rumors.
Thanks
Brendan
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Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2007
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Well I wouldn't expect the Bro retirements to happen as quickly as has been publicized...Don't know much about SAN service, so I'll refrain from speculating there, but being that SkyWest has solid footing there, I'd expect service to continue...Don't hold your breathe for a domicile there...If anything, I believe they are looking to consolidate.
#3
Well I wouldn't expect the Bro retirements to happen as quickly as has been publicized...Don't know much about SAN service, so I'll refrain from speculating there, but being that SkyWest has solid footing there, I'd expect service to continue...Don't hold your breathe for a domicile there...If anything, I believe they are looking to consolidate.
Also, I'd say the EMB will be around for quite some time, just judging by the sheer number of EMB upgrade and new-hire classes running at the moment.
#4
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Joined APC: Jun 2005
Position: DHC-6-300 EMB 120 CRJ
Posts: 275
I agree about the consolidation. It seems to me that they are shrinking all the EMB bases but FAT and SLC. I think they probably just want FAT to be some sort of EMB superbase, and eventually get rid of all the others. There are something like 84 captains in FAT now, that's crazy! All the while transfers from places like SMF and whatnot are going unreplaced. SMF is down to only 1 line on the EMB, which is unforutnate.
Also, I'd say the EMB will be around for quite some time, just judging by the sheer number of EMB upgrade and new-hire classes running at the moment.
Also, I'd say the EMB will be around for quite some time, just judging by the sheer number of EMB upgrade and new-hire classes running at the moment.
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Joined APC: Jun 2005
Position: DHC-6-300 EMB 120 CRJ
Posts: 275
#7
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Joined APC: Aug 2007
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Bren, we already spoke of this, but I agree with the other guys. I assume SKW owns the Bro's, and they are money makers, so it would seem to be a no brainer to keep them around for a while, especially with the current oil. Unless they become maintenance hogs, they are more fuel efficient than a CRJ any day. I saw a bunch at SLC during the interview. Wonder if it's a maintenance base for them. I think we are one of the last Co's to fly them. Seen them flying cargo and corporate.
#8
Bren, we already spoke of this, but I agree with the other guys. I assume SKW owns the Bro's, and they are money makers, so it would seem to be a no brainer to keep them around for a while, especially with the current oil. Unless they become maintenance hogs, they are more fuel efficient than a CRJ any day. I saw a bunch at SLC during the interview. Wonder if it's a maintenance base for them. I think we are one of the last Co's to fly them. Seen them flying cargo and corporate.
This means that all the Cali bases are up in the air...obviously there will be at least one or two, but it might be LAX and SFO. SMF and PSP are other possibilities, but SAN is less likely to remain as a base.
Selecting a regional based on a desire for a specific long-term domicile is foolish in most cases...things happen to fast in this industry. But SKW is still a good choice for west-coast types...there will most likely always be bases SOMEWHERE in the west.
The bros might longer on in the DAL system for a while, but without the UAL fleet the training and Mx overhead will be pretty steep for the handful in SLC.
#9
I understand and completely agree. However, being able to live in San Diego (which I have heard is a junior base for FOs at SkyWest) means free rent. Make fun if you want, but after 4 years in West Lafayette, moving back in with the parentals is worth it to be back in sunny San Diego!
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