MoPac From United States of America, joined Sep 2003, 215 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (9 years 5 months 1 week 2 days 22 hours ago) and read 2121 times:
Is that operated by Mesa?
If so then: "$hit! That ain't nuthin but ultra-perm."
Gigneil From United States of America, joined Nov 2002, 16215 posts, RR: 88 Reply 3, posted (9 years 5 months 1 week 2 days 22 hours ago) and read 2077 times:
UA did operate to both in the past with mainline jets. Nice that they're at least getting some service back. I'd fly the route from IAD.
Seems a bit long without IFE or anything special!
People fly on DL,NW,AA and WN and many airlines on much farther routes with no IFE. Its no big deal.
Bhmal From United States of America, joined Feb 2000, 140 posts, RR: 4 Reply 5, posted (9 years 5 months 1 week 2 days 21 hours ago) and read 1987 times:
Just curious where you got this info. I keep a check on the Yahoo Airline/Aviation News board and also the individual airline websites but see no mention of new service yet.
Travelocity and United's online electronice downloadable timetable are showing a new CRJ route twice daily BHM-DEN service but it isn't on a press release that I can find either.
Seems like the airlines would really want to tout these new services on their own website press release areas at least.
MAH4546 From Sweden, joined Jan 2001, 31155 posts, RR: 76 Reply 6, posted (9 years 5 months 1 week 2 days 21 hours ago) and read 1953 times:
Just curious where you got this info. I keep a check on the Yahoo Airline/Aviation News board and also the individual airline websites but see no mention of new service yet.
UA's timetables. New service is usually put into timetable a good week or two before it is announced. AA's new BOS-MBJ service was in timetables for more than a month before any PR.
MSYtristar From United States of America, joined Aug 2005, 6251 posts, RR: 51 Reply 8, posted (9 years 5 months 1 week 2 days 21 hours ago) and read 1901 times:
They flew IAD-AUS with 735 aircraft for a while but cancelled it after 9/11 if i'm not mistaken. It has not been flown in a year or more at the very least. Someone correct me if i'm wrong....
Ramprat74 From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 1457 posts, RR: 2 Reply 9, posted (9 years 5 months 1 week 2 days 20 hours ago) and read 1812 times:
This RJ thing is getting out of hand. If I was a paying passenger. I wouldn't pay to fly on a RJ for two, three or four hour flight.
SprxflySWA From United States of America, joined Nov 2003, 597 posts, RR: 0 Reply 10, posted (9 years 5 months 1 week 2 days 20 hours ago) and read 1791 times:
Soon, all flights will be RJ connecting to Intercontinental widebodies.
At least they add to potential nonstop routes that may make $$.
I remember some AA exec saying with RJs, you could make a Dallas-Pocatello,ID route profitable. Adds to possibilities.
Really love mainliners, but also love more choices for nonstops!
VectorVictor From United States of America, joined Feb 2005, 0 posts, RR: 0 Reply 11, posted (9 years 5 months 1 week 2 days 20 hours ago) and read 1776 times:
This RJ thing is getting out of hand.
Far from it, in my opinion. Passengers want nonstop flights and these planes can do the trick. Now where are the San Antonio-SFO and -IAD flights?
Ramprat74 From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 1457 posts, RR: 2 Reply 13, posted (9 years 5 months 1 week 2 days 17 hours ago) and read 1654 times:
That is you. The majority of the flying public could not care less. The RJ craze is not going anywhere.
Ssides From United States of America, joined Feb 2001, 4059 posts, RR: 23 Reply 15, posted (9 years 5 months 1 week 2 days 17 hours ago) and read 1622 times:
FF'ers do not represent the majority of the flying public.
No, but I guarantee you that they make up the majority of airline revenue.
I think the RJ trend is starting to taper off. AA has restored mainline service on some routes, and I've heard that other airlines plan on doing so as well. Nevertheless, I still think RJs are here to stay. AA still has plenty of RJs on routes such as DFW-CLE, DFW-CVG and even DFW-MSP.
When it comes to the flying public, most probably don't care all that much. It really boils down to whether you'd rather have a non-stop or fly on a big jet. I was shocked when AA partially went to RJs on DFW-MSP, but then again, would I rather connect through ORD? Probably not. Frequent fliers will complain a lot, rightfully, but for most of them time is the biggest factor. If an RJ gets them home to their families more quickly, they will probably deal with the slightly cramped space.
MAH4546 From Sweden, joined Jan 2001, 31155 posts, RR: 76 Reply 16, posted (9 years 5 months 1 week 2 days 17 hours ago) and read 1584 times:
No, but I guarantee you that they make up the majority of airline revenue.
Majority? I doubt it. They make up a greater proportion of revenue for thier smaller numbers, but I doubt they make up the majority. I.e., FF'ers may represent 15% of an airline's customers and 35% of thier revenue.
Jc5280 From United States of America, joined Oct 2001, 530 posts, RR: 5 Reply 17, posted (9 years 5 months 1 week 2 days 17 hours ago) and read 1581 times:
I remember flying SFO-AUS the weekend before 9-11. It was an A320. Nice service. SFO had IAH and I think a SAT flight as well.
I agree, thats a long way for an RJ. But its the big RJ, and if its Mesa, its the ones with F class. Granted there is no IFE, but is there really any on the 737s that flew those routes? And I dont consider Madonna's greatest hits on a 737's audio system to be IFE.
Zona8 From United States of America, joined Oct 2003, 128 posts, RR: 0 Reply 18, posted (9 years 5 months 1 week 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 1519 times:
I am so excited about AUS-IAD, I go between AUS and IAD all the time. I'm all ready booked on one of the new flights. Does any one know if their will be any food or first class. Thanks.
Potomac From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 713 posts, RR: 0 Reply 19, posted (9 years 5 months 1 week 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 1492 times:
i'm pretty sure the crj-700's have a 1st class cabin. not that coach will be a thrill though.....
PVD757 From United States of America, joined Aug 2003, 3375 posts, RR: 18 Reply 20, posted (9 years 5 months 1 week 2 days 11 hours ago) and read 1455 times:
good to see these routes re-instated. Are there many CR7's flying in UA colors right now, or are these among the first few?
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