Tcfc424 From United States of America, joined Nov 2003, 488 posts, RR: 2 Reply 1, posted (5 years 7 months 1 week 3 days 14 hours ago) and read 1404 times:
The ULCC terminal in AUS has not started construction yet. I have heard many things, including that Viva Aerobus (Sorry, don't know their code) will be using/renovating a Texas National Guard Building?!? Either way, the "terminal" will be located on the south end of the field, prohibiting any easy movement between terminals, as the Barbara Jordan terminal is on the north end of the field. The area is bisected by two taxiways and numerous apron areas, including the maintenance (delay central) hardstand.
I will believe all of this when I see it. Viva Aerobus has backing from Ryanair, giving it some clout, and seems to have made a name for themselves in Mexico, however I just don't believe the hype that they will be able to offer THAT much lower of a fare. Aeromexico flies daily to MEX, and they only use an RJ...F9 tried CUN (they don't do it anymore)...I just don't see this being a completed venture.
Also, I have seen exactly NO activity on the south end of the airfield. If they are bucking for a March start, they better get on it, winter weather is not friendly to construction.
Ssides From United States of America, joined Feb 2001, 4059 posts, RR: 23 Reply 2, posted (5 years 7 months 1 week 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 1289 times:
Can anyone tell me the purpose of building this terminal so far from the existing terminal?
TCFC424 From United States of America, joined Nov 2003, 488 posts, RR: 2 Reply 3, posted (5 years 7 months 1 week 3 days 2 hours ago) and read 1275 times:
The purpose is that the building will essentially be a warehouse. It will have absolutely no frills, in order to keep costs low. The reason for it being so geographically separated is simply it is the only place to really build that won't cost an arm and a leg.
Ssides From United States of America, joined Feb 2001, 4059 posts, RR: 23 Reply 4, posted (5 years 7 months 1 week 3 days 1 hour ago) and read 1224 times:
Quoting TCFC424 (Reply 3): The purpose is that the building will essentially be a warehouse. It will have absolutely no frills, in order to keep costs low. The reason for it being so geographically separated is simply it is the only place to really build that won't cost an arm and a leg.
So, other than this Viva Aerobus airline, what other airlines would use it? I can't seeing WN or F9 going that no-frills.
Mikey711MN From United States of America, joined Nov 2003, 1380 posts, RR: 8 Reply 5, posted (5 years 7 months 1 week 3 days ago) and read 1198 times:
Quoting Ssides (Reply 4): I can't seeing WN or F9 going that no-frills.
Hmmm...if there only was an airline that serves the United States that is predicated on providing a no frills, ultra-low-cost operation modeled after the ones found in Europe and beyond.
Mcamargo From United States of America, joined Mar 2007, 129 posts, RR: 0 Reply 6, posted (5 years 7 months 1 week 2 days 21 hours ago) and read 1118 times:
Quoting Ssides (Reply 4): So, other than this Viva Aerobus airline, what other airlines would use it? I can't seeing WN or F9 going that no-frills.
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