Possible Plane Order
06-18-2019 | 06:52 AM
#231
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Fair point...
However, this thread is about a possible plane order. And if a mixed fleet is the result, the impact on one’s seniority would be diluted vs. remaining a single fleet. Especially if part of that order is a replacement for some of our aging aircraft and not in addition to.
However, this thread is about a possible plane order. And if a mixed fleet is the result, the impact on one’s seniority would be diluted vs. remaining a single fleet. Especially if part of that order is a replacement for some of our aging aircraft and not in addition to.
Any guesses where we think such a small order(50) would primarily operate for us?
Obviously all a big question mark for now, but nonetheless could be exciting.
06-18-2019 | 07:52 AM
#232
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As to where it would fly? Kind of a no brainer, we are in the leisure travel world so I would expect a lot of LAS, MSY, MCO, LAX, ACY etc connected to smaller/mid size markets that wouldn’t be as profitable. Could also back up existing routes to add a bit more cheaper capacity, and finally some new point to point routes.
Where they are based would probably be more tactical for cheap/available gates/hangar space that geography, how often do you see your base when you set out on a 3-4 day pairing anyway?
06-18-2019 | 01:35 PM
#233
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Fair point...
However, this thread is about a possible plane order. And if a mixed fleet is the result, the impact on one’s seniority would be diluted vs. remaining a single fleet. Especially if part of that order is a replacement for some of our aging aircraft and not in addition to.
However, this thread is about a possible plane order. And if a mixed fleet is the result, the impact on one’s seniority would be diluted vs. remaining a single fleet. Especially if part of that order is a replacement for some of our aging aircraft and not in addition to.
06-18-2019 | 06:28 PM
#234
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I see your point with diluting the seniority list and I I agree with you, especially with a smaller airline like ours. The flip side though is having a 2nd fleet gives you another option to improve your relative seniority, could be huge for someone that’s looking at reserve vs lineholder.
06-18-2019 | 07:02 PM
#235
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Given that they always spoke about a fleet of 300 airplanes, I don't see the possibility of the 220 being a replacement. Also, if they went with the 220 in such a small quantity, one would think they would be getting a hell of deal do to the start up costs of adding another fleet.
Any guesses where we think such a small order(50) would primarily operate for us?
Obviously all a big question mark for now, but nonetheless could be exciting.
Any guesses where we think such a small order(50) would primarily operate for us?
Obviously all a big question mark for now, but nonetheless could be exciting.
06-18-2019 | 09:26 PM
#236
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I guess....but it goes both ways. If you have two fleets you have two sets of reserve pilots. Without running any math, I would suspect that results in having more people total on reserve than with one fleet. Having two fleets is a mixed bag that benefits some and hurts others.
06-19-2019 | 01:05 AM
#237
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It's a number floating around the mill.
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