Re: JetBlue Network - 2024

So, basically BOS, JFK and Northeast to Florida. Not sure if Europe will last in the Fall. Overdue but necessary. I really do wish them the best. It does seem like a new arrangement with AA similar to the AA/AS agreement should be pursued. Even the judge said that would pass muster. The prior propo...

Re: Icahn Takes 9.9% Stake in JetBlue

If we assume that Icahn’s vision for jetBlue is to become a network carrier and a new hub is needed, then it needs to be in the South as that’s where the demographic growth in the US has been . AA’s most profitable hubs are DFW and CLT. So Icahn will take a very long view of setting up a brand new ...

Re: Salt Lake City Aviation - 2024

So when the new B concourse opens towards the east, will Delta move to the present west side of the concourse? Giving its connecting pax two walkways to use (the present and new one). And what government employee is driving around in the airport-owned Porsche Cayenne? The current tunnel will not be...

Re: JetBlue/Spirit Merger Discussion thread - 2024

Spirit's stock price was down 47.09% or −$7.05 to $7.92/share today. The last three reported earnings show net losses. Honestly, at this rate, Spirit Airlines is going to likely declare bankruptcy, and Jetblue will just simply buy them out of bankruptcy for pennies on the dollar. The $470 million d...

Re: Salt Lake City Aviation - 2023

Airport officials recently told a bunch of local corporate travel managers that a United Club is coming. A focus city is a pipedream but UA must have a large number of high value origin traffic at SLC if they are adding a club. I’ve personally known that a United Club in SLC has been in the works a...

Re: Salt Lake City Aviation - 2023

Airport officials recently told a bunch of local corporate travel managers that a United Club is coming. A focus city is a pipedream but UA must have a large number of high value origin traffic at SLC if they are adding a club.

Re: JetBlue/Spirit Merger Discussion - 2023

jmc1975 wrote:

If this merger fails, we can expect AA to scoop up B6 at a discounted price, and F9 could get NK for even less than their initial bid before B6 entered the picture.

Re: American Airlines suing “hidden city” ticketing site Skiplagged

What I don't understand is how any airline can sue skiplagged while they are at the same time allowing them to book and ticket their flights. Do airlines have the right to decide who can book their flights or do they have to allow every OTA access to their flights and fares? Airlines own their tick...

Re: UA20 diverts - Unruly passenger due to unavailability of preferred meal

The food in Polaris is basically inedible so the pax must have forgot to check out the Polaris lounge preflight.

Re: JetBlue/Spirit Merger Discussion - 2023

My guess for why they don't do that is because they have no intention of doing anything of the sort. They don't intend to maintain NK's seat layout or their pricing model in any form so they can't say they do. To the person you quoted, I don't understand the logic there at all. Both B6 and NK made ...

Re: New York City Area Aviation - 2023

Assuming that B6 has to give up slots in JFK in order for their merger with NK to be approved, could we possibly see a ULCC (ex: F9, SY) decide to give JFK a shot, especially if they want to enter the competitive transcon market? SY was in JFK until 2019 and ran flights to MSP and, for a short peri...

Re: Delta Adds Capacity to Short-Haul International Beach Destinations

STI and SDQ are not beach destinations. SJU is not either depending on the time of the flight.

Re: Delta Introduced First Of 33 Recently Purchased Used Boeing 737s

A bit off topic, but I have a problem with what this article says here: Delta Air Lines, the second-largest airline in the world, rarely purchases airliners from other operators. It is generally on the other side of the transaction, acquiring the latest and greatest aviation technology direct from ...

Re: Differences in US vs. European Airline Operating Practices

AA321TDCA wrote:

I love how EU carriers handles standby travel, they seem to control their inventory much better.

Re: Differences in US vs. European Airline Operating Practices

1) Stand-by Tickets: soo normal in US but it is very rare in Europe. I just saw one case last month when travelling with ITA - saw a group with standby tickets at check-in desk being given instructions (nothing bad). I might be a bit dumb but I do not get the reason to sell those to ordinary people...

Re: BA Has Begun Terminal Move at JFK, More Airlines To Follow

Now that T2 and T7 are going away (and there will be a new T6), might it not be time for PANYNJ to update the terminal numbering as well? They'd have T1, T4, T5, T6, T8... Better system: OLD NEW T1 --->T1 (or T-A, like EWR/LGA) T4 --->T2 (or T-B) T5 --->T3 (or T-C) T6 (prop) --->T4 (or T-D) T8 --->...

Re: Salt Lake City Aviation Thread - 2022

It's a 7 minute walk between A and B. How much time would the train save?

Re: Delta debuts 9 new gates at LAX as Sky Way terminal gets premium-heavy update

GSPSPOT wrote:

Modern, but no attempts to go over the top design-wise, to be sure. But The Points Guy writing sure doesn't seem like a detached, objective observation. It fairly gushes over this addition.

Re: Salt Lake City Aviation Thread - 2022

Also hadn't noticed before that when widebodies are occupying A25 and A21, A23 becomes unusable... https://i.imgur.com/zBv9qsb.png This diagram maps that out. https://slcairport.com/assets/pdfDocuments/The-New-SLC/SLC-Walking-Distances.pdf I believe all the circles and semi circles are fuel hydrant...

Re: Bad Press for JetBlue Over Storm Recovery

tphuang wrote:

I do wonder how much longer jg can keep going with this many "accomplishments" on her resume. It's real sad to watch for anyone who cares about this airline.

Re: Updated: LGA Airtrain halted by Governor

While the latest news isn’t surprising, it’s still disappointing. Hochul has done whatever she can to distance herself from everything associated with Cuomo. Infrastructure projects are no exception. I think MTA fetishists need to accept that there will be no N/W train extension to LGA, regardless ...

Re: FAA delays LGA Airtrain approval

Well, no - you're being hyperbolic. Every person leaving by Airtrain won't be leaving in a car (theirs, Uber) or bus, and that's a good thing in that it reduces traffic and emissions. They're going to spend billions on a train system that will be a worse (e.g. slower) travel option than the existin...

Re: JFK Terminal 7 Demolition

The main feature of the original terminal was the stained glass curtain wall on the exterior, which sadly wasn't salvaged because of the costs associated with it. While not re-used it was salvaged and sold off in pieces. I bought a 9" by 9" section. The original blue print featured a thir...

Re: JFK Terminal 7 Demolition

The main feature of the original terminal was the stained glass curtain wall on the exterior, which sadly wasn't salvaged because of the costs associated with it. While not re-used it was salvaged and sold off in pieces. I bought a 9" by 9" section. The original blue print featured a thir...

Re: Jetblue Network Thread - 2021

Financial analyst Helene Becker suggests the merger of UA and B6. What a terrible idea, although it would get UA back into JFK in a big way. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/these-2-big-airlines-may-shock-everyone-and-merge-in-bid-to-survive-covid-19-pandemic-analyst-205740633.html Have you ever list...

Re: Turkish Aviation - October 2020

Yes the A350 features the new business class product. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ek-Qq6XWkAAOU6v?format=jpg&name=small https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ek-Qq6WWkAEscxX?format=jpg&name=small https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ek-Qq6WWkAEscxX?format=jpg&name=large Looks a little tight ;)

Re: The future of LaGuardia

Will all trains stop at Willets Point, even weekday peak? What is the average headway? I can't seem to find pre-COVID schedules but I seam to remember it's 30-60 minutes. I attended the recent Port Authority hearing and they are working with the MTA to increase service. Existing Port Washington lin...

Re: Turkish Aviation - October 2020

Did TK introduce their former business class on board service back? Or are the meals and services still a disaster? If it’s not the same as usual, I don’t want to upgrade for my flight tomorrow. As of 2 weeks ago, it's still an unmitigated disaster. What's worse, the staff can't be bothered to even...

Re: The future of LaGuardia

I support the AirTrain LGA plans (https://www.anewlga.com/airtrain/) as I think it'll make LaGuardia the best connected airport in NYC. I don't think people understand how it won't be anything like the JFK AirTrain with its long ride and many stops. It will be one-stop, 1.5 miles, a mere 4 minutes ...

Re: SLC Terminal Construction Updates