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jpso , 01-15-2019 05:27 AM

Lives in Base

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Originally Posted by CaseTractor

Didn't MESA do that for a few months a year back or so, or they at least were preparing for a small base? Maybe it died before ever getting started.

Yes, last year they announced an ATL base that was supposed to open in June 2018. Never opened though.

OP; SkyWest/Endeavor are the only regional carriers in Atlanta currently. I believe Endeavor has a decent wait for ATL. I think ATL can be awarded after a few months with SkyWest.

#12

calmwinds , 01-15-2019 05:51 AM

Gets Weekends Off

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Originally Posted by CaseTractor

Didn't MESA do that for a few months a year back or so, or they at least were preparing for a small base? Maybe it died before ever getting started.

It didn’t die before it got started. We were within a couple months of bid.

No where to park the aircraft off gate. United only has 5 or 6 gates with one or two overflow gates - they would have larger aircraft bound for west coast bases on the gate. So, only room for two Ejets at the gate. Maybe, ExpressJet has the space to park aircraft.

#13

bronc , 01-15-2019 06:37 AM

Line Holder

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Originally Posted by calmwinds

how is that not dying before it got started?

#14

calmwinds , 01-15-2019 06:38 AM

Gets Weekends Off

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Originally Posted by bronc

how is that not dying before it got started?

I suppose. It was publicly announced. People came to work at Mesa explicitly for the ATL base.

#15

Blackhawk , 01-15-2019 06:53 AM

Gets Weekends Off

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Originally Posted by calmwinds

I suppose. It was publicly announced. People came to work at Mesa explicitly for the ATL base.

I think that was the entire reason behind the announcement. Lure a few suckers... I mean pilots.