Kirby's New Message
02-27-2017, 06:47 AM
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Kirby's New Message
Wow.
Short version: blunt, direct, says we can't shrink to profitability, or be a "docile competitor." Lots of new mainline flying.
Said "We're going on the offense!"
I'm astounded by the candor.
Short version: blunt, direct, says we can't shrink to profitability, or be a "docile competitor." Lots of new mainline flying.
Said "We're going on the offense!"
I'm astounded by the candor.
02-27-2017, 07:12 AM
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While I am disappointed with the decision to ADD more 50 seat RJ flying (I don't fit in the back of those things and I think the smallest plane with "United" painted on the side should be a E-175), I am happy about his enthusiasm. Seems like he is motivated to help run this airline properly.
Customer service still needs a lot of improvement, but it seems like we are heading the right direction.
Customer service still needs a lot of improvement, but it seems like we are heading the right direction.
02-27-2017, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by PacNWflyer
While I am disappointed with the decision to ADD more 50 seat RJ flying (I don't fit in the back of those things and I think the smallest plane with "United" painted on the side should be a E-175), I am happy about his enthusiasm. Seems like he is motivated to help run this airline properly.
Customer service still needs a lot of improvement, but it seems like we are heading the right direction.
Customer service still needs a lot of improvement, but it seems like we are heading the right direction.
It's important to note that we are not growing our fleet of 50-seat aircraft, but as other partners have upgauged some of our 50 seat aircraft to 70- and 76-seat aircraft, our new partnership with ZW will enable us to maintain a consistent level of flying across our domestic network as we also upgauge and grow the mainline.
02-27-2017, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by blockplus
So the question is are they replacing oo's 200s or xjt 145s
02-27-2017, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Flubber
Isn't SkyWest retiring a large portion of their -200 fleet, 60-some airplanes on the UA side plus others for DAL and AA, on renegotiated early lease returns?
SkyWest, Inc. Announces Additional Fleet Transitions, Bombardier Agreement and Anticipated 50-Seat Aircraft Non-Cash Impairment Charge
ST. GEORGE, Utah, Dec. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyWest, Inc. SKYW +0.44% ("SkyWest") announced today additional fleet transitions and contract updates designed to reduce SkyWest's long-term fleet risk and enhance its ability to respond to changing partner needs. Specifically, SkyWest's ExpressJet operation expects to transition to flying primarily dual-class aircraft in its CRJ operation by removing its CRJ200 aircraft from service over the next year.
ST. GEORGE, Utah, Dec. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyWest, Inc. SKYW +0.44% ("SkyWest") announced today additional fleet transitions and contract updates designed to reduce SkyWest's long-term fleet risk and enhance its ability to respond to changing partner needs. Specifically, SkyWest's ExpressJet operation expects to transition to flying primarily dual-class aircraft in its CRJ operation by removing its CRJ200 aircraft from service over the next year.
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