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Originally Posted by RJDio (Post 2758368)

I think the heartburn from this is the company’s willingness to invest in an outsourced product, while having a viable (according to the union) alternative in-house.

While we may be far removed from the toxic environment of the Tilton era, this announcement is a sobering one, remind us we are far from strategic harmony with management. They are/will continue to treat this relationship like Hyman Roth. And so should we.

Lol. And you wonder why some of us were disappointed when Kirby killed the -700 order and signed up Air Willy for more 50 seaters ;)

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Originally Posted by NFLUALNFL (Post 2758272)

Nothing. What's the point of saving money and potentially making pax uncomfortable if that money we save is wasted on things like this?

I agree with you on the uncomfortable thing. I freaking HATE sitting in the back of a steaming hot Guppy.

But I’m not going to let someone else’s mistakes cause me to perform poorly.

That being said.... our contract has expired.

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Originally Posted by IAHB756 (Post 2758451)

Exactly. On the 737 on hot days, single engine taxi actual cools the cabin better than running both (if you are running both packs off of the engines). Why? We use #2 (the right) engine for single engine movement. It is normally operating at a slightly higher RPM (read, more pneumatic pressure feeding the pack) and the left pack is getting constant high pressure from the APU. EWR 4R departure last Summer. I’m DH in row 21. Captain taxis out on number 2. Cool cabin and nice smooth taxi. Starts number 1 while still number 8 or something. Cabin begins to warm up by the time we are next for departure as both engines at idle (lower pneumatic output). Wish he had waited a tad longer (for comfort reasons). Max taxis easy on 1 engine. In fact, easiest way to operate from our busy hubs is crank 2 ASAP. Run after start and get taxi clearance. Start moving and clear the alley for others then have the option to start the left immediately upon taxi or, if conditions permit; hold off until you see fit

For those really hot days, run both packs on high with APU high flow for single or two engine taxi. Your pax will appreciate it.

From the FM....With the air conditioning pack switch in HIGH, the pack provides high air flow. Additionally, an APU high air flow rate is available when the aircraft is on the ground, the APU bleed air switch is ON and either or both pack switches are positioned to HIGH.

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Originally Posted by Knotcher (Post 2758382)

One pack on the APU and one on an engine cools fine.

I love getting gassed in that configuration. The APU sucks the fumes from the #2 engine and blows it right into the cockpit. Thanks but I'll pass.

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Originally Posted by RJDio (Post 2758271)

Was that pre-free domestic upgrades?

No, I think Cal actually was one of the first to upgrade everyone in order to secure the road warrior (I could be wrong tho). While they do get a lot of free upgrades they have to spend $$ to earn them first.

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Originally Posted by spaaks (Post 2758300)

I don't think they're going to be using these airframes on ORD-GRR. They're going to use them on business heavy markets where people (companies) actually pay up for a premium seat. Don't forget, it's not just the CRJ550. United is making a system wide push to add more premium seats. They're reducing seat counts/increasing premium seating on767-300's and ALL 319/320's

https://thepointsguy.com/news/united-crj550/

So far, the airline only confirmed that it’ll fly between Chicago (ORD) and Walmart’s headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas (XNA). United is apparently losing out on business from Walmart employees and suppliers looking to fly in premium cabins — with more first-class seats on the way, XNA flyers will have an easier time booking premium-cabin United travel between Arkansas and Asia.

I think it is pretty ironic that Walmart Employees want first class... Have they been to a Walmart?

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Originally Posted by sleeves (Post 2758524)

I think it is pretty ironic that Walmart Employees want first class... Have they been to a Walmart?

No sheet! A bunch of ***"......but Bentonville is where headquarters is. The suits gotta have their FC. :D

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Originally Posted by Mesabah (Post 2758345)

It's possible, they were able to start getting Skywest's 900SCs out the door in a few months. The 550 is just an STC 700.

i'll put a finsky on it :D Ain't no way blowjet's 25 CR7's are not getting refurbished for this. I also believe Mesa has approximately 20 CR7's, so they're in the ballpark of 50 right there. Of course, the best regional operator, blowjet, gets chosen :eek:

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Originally Posted by guppie (Post 2758541)

No sheet! A bunch of rednecks in their red MAGA hats.... but Bentonville is where headquarters is. The suits gotta have their FC. :D

i'd say 1/3-1/2 of each plane going in to XNA were suits when i was doing it. They *****ed constantly about the 50 seaters

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Originally Posted by RJDio (Post 2758368)

While we may be far removed from the toxic environment of the Tilton era

I'd say as long as there's 70 seaters as well as SNB's NOT on property, we're still close to the toxic Tilton era.

Albeit, not measured in time, just by proximity.