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UAL T38 Phlyer 02-27-2017 06:47 AM

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.

El10 02-27-2017 06:52 AM

He has been saying all these same things for the past few months. Nothing new today.

UAL T38 Phlyer 02-27-2017 06:59 AM

First time I saw it in writing, with a route map.

757Driver 02-27-2017 07:03 AM

Looks great if you're an Air Wis RJ guy.

PacNWflyer 02-27-2017 07:12 AM

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.

cadetdrivr 02-27-2017 07:18 AM

Fearless prediction:

Standby for the announcement concerning the further reduction of the E145 fleet.

(Actually, I doubt they'll "announce" it to avoid a meltdown at ExpressJet but the end result is there.)

Sunvox 02-27-2017 07:23 AM


Originally Posted by PacNWflyer (Post 2309872)
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.

I think maybe you misinterpreted his words. Here's a quote:


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.


blockplus 02-27-2017 07:23 AM

So the question is are they replacing oo's 200s or xjt 145s

Flubber 02-27-2017 07:51 AM


Originally Posted by blockplus (Post 2309885)
So the question is are they replacing oo's 200s or xjt 145s

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?

Sunvox 02-27-2017 09:13 AM


Originally Posted by Flubber (Post 2309915)
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?

Well there is this . . .


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.



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