Juanchito From Guatemala, joined Nov 2000, 858 posts, RR: 17 Reply 4, posted (4 years 10 months 4 weeks 1 day 20 hours ago) and read 1197 times:
Tikaljets fares are low rates. They have a frequet flyer program called fly all you can. You have to pay a monthly rate and you can fly anyware of there destinations.
Juanchito From Guatemala, joined Nov 2000, 858 posts, RR: 17 Reply 6, posted (4 years 10 months 4 weeks 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 1129 times:
TACAA320,
Tikaljets had lower rates than TA, then TA lower the prices for their tickets about 4 months ago, I think this was because Aerohonduras and Tikaljets will start Central America routes. About four months ago almost all Central America tickets where arount 300 to 550 USDollars and know everything is between 99 to 269 USDollars. Also the route to MEX have to be reduce. Another example is the MIA-GUA, in november an uncle bought a ticket to Miami for only 200 USDollars, I also think that they lower the prices because USAirways will start serving almost an identical route FLL-GUA.
MEA-707 From Netherlands, joined Nov 1999, 3395 posts, RR: 47 Reply 7, posted (4 years 10 months 4 weeks 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 1128 times:
Also I think TikalJets roundtrip fares might be slightly lower but they don't have the same restrictions as TACA. I was in the area two weeks ago and asked TACA for pricing on GUA-SAP and it was $220 either one way or round trip. As I needed to go one way I'd decided to take the bus instead.
nobody has ever died from hard work, but why take the risk?
TACAA320 From Costa Rica, joined Aug 2004, 7307 posts, RR: 51 Reply 8, posted (4 years 10 months 4 weeks 1 day 1 hour ago) and read 1122 times:
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TACAA320,
Tikaljets had lower rates than TA, then TA lower the prices for their tickets about 4 months ago, I think this was because Aerohonduras and Tikaljets will start Central America routes. About four months ago almost all Central America tickets where arount 300 to 550 USDollars and know everything is between 99 to 269 USDollars. Also the route to MEX have to be reduce. Another example is the MIA-GUA, in november an uncle bought a ticket to Miami for only 200 USDollars, I also think that they lower the prices because USAirways will start serving almost an identical route FLL-GUA.
All prices are plus taxes"
Juanchito
I don't have any doubt that your saying the truth. You're right. But with all due respect, the airline industry is a competitive market. More competition, no monopoly, no duopoly, best fares, paxs wins. That"s the best reason for compete in the Central American area [call them Tikal, Copa Airlines]. But I sincerely think, looking back in time, that small LCC usually do won't last long in this area. Hope this will not the case of Tikal. I really mean it.
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MEA-707
"Also I think TikalJets roundtrip fares might be slightly lower but they don't have the same restrictions as TACA. I was in the area two weeks ago and asked TACA for pricing on GUA-SAP and it was $220 either one way or round trip. As I needed to go one way I'd decided to take the bus instead."
Yes. You're also right as Juanchito is. But their is no competition in that specific route... I tried to book through CM but they fly to TGU not SAP.
That's the main reason of high fares in the area, NO COMPETITION in some specific routes like this one.
You will see that after "on January 10 or 17" [apparently no SPECIFIC date has being determined yet] rates will changed [even TA ones].
By the way, one of my concerns about Tikal, is how many a/c do they have?
Their web site is not clear at all in this regard. But apparently just ONE DC-9. What happen if that a/c needs urgent service {out of schedule]? Can they substitute for another one? I'm just remember the Aero Costa Rica case just few years ago. Just two B727 (old PA). Now: Gone forever...
'Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind'. Albert Einstein
Hr001 From Honduras, joined Nov 2004, 292 posts, RR: 4 Reply 9, posted (4 years 10 months 4 weeks 1 day ago) and read 1104 times:
Tikal Jets has two DC-9-51's and a DC-9-32 in their fleet with a third DC-9-51 under consideration for mid 2005 if they finally get permits to fly to SAL and plan to start SJO afterwards(late 2005). Of course they might have problems with a small fleet, but with good, fares and smart scheduling they might increase demand in some intra Central American routes that need options.
Juanchito From Guatemala, joined Nov 2000, 858 posts, RR: 17 Reply 12, posted (4 years 10 months 4 weeks 15 hours ago) and read 1067 times:
TACAA320,
I really hope that Tikal Jets could be a bigger airline and more competitive in more routes to and from Central America. As you said they will have to battle a lot in a small region.
I don't know how old the fleet is just know that the two DC-9-51 came from Finnair and the DC-9-32 from Aeromexio. I know they have defenetly an old fleet compare two Taca and Copa, could they buy or lease newer planes?
TACAA320 From Costa Rica, joined Aug 2004, 7307 posts, RR: 51 Reply 13, posted (4 years 10 months 4 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 1054 times:
Juanchito
"I don't know how old the fleet is just know that the two DC-9-51 came from Finnair and the DC-9-32 from Aeromexio. I know they have defenetly[sic] an old fleet compare two[sic] Taca and Copa, could they buy or lease newer planes?"
Regarding your question, I don't think so by the moment.
Otherwise they got them from the very beginning.
'Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind'. Albert Einstein
Hr001 From Honduras, joined Nov 2004, 292 posts, RR: 4 Reply 15, posted (4 years 10 months 4 weeks ago) and read 1001 times:
Four more dollars, and you can travel between GUA and BZE without changing planes is not bad. The small airlines have to look at better flight times and reliable service if they plan to compete with TACA and COPA in the long run. And don´t forget the big ones have the advantage of their frequent flyer programs.
TACAA320 From Costa Rica, joined Aug 2004, 7307 posts, RR: 51 Reply 16, posted (4 years 10 months 4 weeks ago) and read 989 times:
Hr001
"Four more dollars, and you can travel between GUA and BZE without changing planes is not bad. The small airlines have to look at better flight times and reliable service if they plan to compete with TACA and COPA in the long run. And don´t forget the big ones have the advantage of their frequent flyer programs."
Yes ONLY four more bucks. In the specific case of that route the only benefit I personally see is the direct flight of Tikal, versus the stop over in SAL with TA.
But is the same case between GUA-MEX. TA is ALSO just a few dollars cheaper than Tikal. Both flying non stop. Another difference to consider is the a/c. If you put me to choose an old DC-9 (that nobody knows how really old are they, but I bet no less than 15 years) versus brand new A320s, I prefer the last one. Frequencies is another important point.TA has more frequencies than Tikal.
I want to be "VERY CLEAR" about the following [trying to be realistic].
This is a personal opinion.
I like competition.
I promote competition.
I DON'T have ANYTHING against Tikal.
But as I said sometime before, looking back in Central American Aviation History, many of these small carriers are "flor de un dia". Why? Bad management, old fleets, late departures, late arrivals [ pls. take a brief look at the second pic of TG-URY to the right, on "remarks"], cancellations, etc.
I really hope, that Tikal will live longer. And I really mean it. But I also don't want to say to ANYBODY in future, I told you...
Cheers and a Happy 2005.
'Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind'. Albert Einstein
Hr001 From Honduras, joined Nov 2004, 292 posts, RR: 4 Reply 17, posted (4 years 10 months 3 weeks 6 days 23 hours ago) and read 982 times:
TACAA320: I agree with you and as I say in my last post "The small airlines have to look at better flight times and reliable service if they plan to compete with TACA and COPA " Lets hope that in a not too distant future the are able to lease or buy MD-80's or 737-300's at least and then A-319/320's or 737G´s or EMBRAERS lets hope, competition is good for our region, for tourism, for businessmen and good for the big airlines who have been forced to become more efficient.
TACAA320 From Costa Rica, joined Aug 2004, 7307 posts, RR: 51 Reply 18, posted (4 years 10 months 3 weeks 6 days 23 hours ago) and read 980 times:
"Lets hope that in a not too distant future the are able to lease or buy MD-80's or 737-300's at least and then A-319/320's or 737G´s or EMBRAERS lets hope, competition is good for our region, for tourism, for businessmen and good for the big airlines who have been forced to become more efficient."
I share your hope. The Embraers seems to be more logical for me, due to the short haul routes they have by the moment. But only time will say.
Best wishes and good luck my friend.
'Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind'. Albert Einstein
TACAA320 From Costa Rica, joined Aug 2004, 7307 posts, RR: 51 Reply 19, posted (4 years 10 months 3 weeks 6 days 23 hours ago) and read 977 times:
Sorry, forget something.
Why not a leased A318? That will be really NICE to see in Central America. Don't you think so? But with the benefit of more advance technology than a DC-9, obviously!
'Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind'. Albert Einstein
TACAA320, it's not that they are charging more, it's that TACA is dumping their prices because the first aproach it has has is a protective aproach (as expected).
As for their a/c I PERSONALLY like better their DC-9 that TA chickenbuses; oh and WU doesn't lease, they buy and they havent had any cancellations.
But in the end the new destinations are welcomed to GUA's flag carrier since Aviateca has been dead.
"Centroamerica ya no es tan facil" // GUA is CAT I !!!!!!
MEA-707 From Netherlands, joined Nov 1999, 3395 posts, RR: 47 Reply 21, posted (4 years 10 months 3 weeks 4 days 23 hours ago) and read 955 times:
Indeed, people comparing WU and TA's pricing have to remember what the pricing was or would be without WU. A few years ago, MEX-GUA r/t was like $550 and now it's around $200. They both will try to differentiate. I flew on them a few times, on the 1-11 in 2001 and last month on the DC-9, and I sort of like them. I will write a trip report asap
The good thing of their DC-9 (and former BAC 1-11) is the aircraft is paid for, they know how to maintain it, and it's not costing lease or depreciation fees if the aircraft is parked during a slow early afternoon. A DC-9 is clean and spacious from the inside and Tikal doesn't seem to cancel much. I guess you and 95% of the passengers will take TACA on the moments they are priced the same as Tikal, but take Tikal on routes on which TACA would be a detour, more expensive or not available. On this moment, FRS-BZE is only like $40, while unavailable at TACA, which prooves Tikal isn't out to rip you off even if there is no competition.
nobody has ever died from hard work, but why take the risk?
TACAA320 From Costa Rica, joined Aug 2004, 7307 posts, RR: 51 Reply 22, posted (4 years 10 months 3 weeks 4 days 20 hours ago) and read 944 times:
Aer
"TACAA320, it's not that they are charging more, it's that TACA is dumping their prices because the first aproach it has has is a protective aproach (as expected).
As for their a/c I PERSONALLY like better their DC-9 that TA chickenbuses; oh and WU doesn't lease, they buy and they havent had any cancellations."
You are entitle to your own opinion and I simply respect it. But I still prefer what you called a "chickenbus". I prefer to call it and Airbus.
Have a Happy New Year!
'Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind'. Albert Einstein
TACAA320 From Costa Rica, joined Aug 2004, 7307 posts, RR: 51 Reply 25, posted (4 years 10 months 3 weeks 4 days 19 hours ago) and read 926 times:
"TACAA320, it's not that they are charging more, it's that TACA is dumping their prices because the first aproach[sic] it has has is a protective aproach[sic] (as expected)."
So, why Tikal don't do the same?
We are in free market world anyway!
'Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind'. Albert Einstein
26 TACAA320: They are not "dumping", they are "competing".
27 Aer: TACAA320 They don't dump prices because those are illegal competition practices and in our countries they are never pinpointed. BTW sorry about the pr
28 TACAA320: "BTW sorry about the previous typos it's approach I know but I was in a hurry." That's o.k.. We ALL have the same problem sometimes... I wish to every
29 Juanchito: Well they have some publicity in Prensa Libre, then I call the Airline and they told me what I posted. Feliz Año para todos y que tengan un feliz pro
30 TACAA320: "Well they have some publicity in Prensa Libre, then I call the Airline and they told me what I posted." For me your post is perfectly correct. There
31 TACAA320: One question. When I put the cursor over the code of Tikal [ WU ], they give me Wuhan Airlines China, but not Tikal. Does anybody knows why?
32 TACAA320: Just for the records: TG-URY: 1971 = 33 years old TG-ALE: 1981 = 23 years old TG-JII : 1981 = 23 years old [Years when they where made] [Info kindly g
33 SFOMEX: Between an A320 and a well maintained DC-9, I'd go for the last one. I really hope that Tikal will be successful because competition will help travele
34 TACAA320: http://www.airliners.net/discussions/general_aviation/read.main/1886658/ This is the link where I found the info in reply no. 32 ---------------------
35 TACAA320: "Between an A320 and a well maintained DC-9, I'd go for the last one." I just saw in your profile that you fly both in the past [the A320 and the DC9]
36 SFOMEX: TACAA320: Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy the A320, I've never had the pleasure of flying TACA, but the babybuses I've flown (MX, UA, BA... I'm still w
37 TACAA320: SFOMEX Got it! Happy 2005 to all of you in Mexico too!!!
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