Re: Qatar Airways grounds 13 A350’s

Sooner787 wrote:

Guess this explains the QR 77W's I've seen at DFW recently in place of the normal A35J 's

Re: United orders supersonic planes from Boom (was: Big United Announcement Coming Up?)

From 2021 to 2029 is a TON of time for people to forget United even made this announcement

Re: FAA Confirms Boeing Halts 787 Deliveries

The KC-46 would have been an A330 if Boeing didn’t somehow snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Their misery since then is well-documented and self-inflicted.

Re: Jetblue Network Thread - 2021

Since we pretty much agree that Worcester is a baby blanket for Massport, what would the quasi-governmental agency do if JetBlue said ‘No.’?

Re: United Fleet, Network, and Discussion Thread - Q2 2021

I don’t know when B6 takes on their next LR to begin BOS-LHR, but I would imagine UA wants to get a head start on bookings that might otherwise have gone to B6.

Re: Boston Aviation Thread - 2021

Hopefully now UA announces their own plans to LHR now that B6 has done so.

Re: JetBlue Officially Launching LHR/LGW

Is the new Terminal E expansion at BOS going to be done by the time JetBlue starts?

Re: Jetblue Network Thread - 2021

Lot of money coming into southern New Hampshire. The Manchester-Nashua housing market is red-hot and Concord is right behind it. There’s a migration inward from Boston-NY-Philly etc...folks who want to escape the urban life with its lack of space. So while MHT has languished for years, now may be a...

Re: Jetblue Network Thread - 2021

Lot of money coming into southern New Hampshire. The Manchester-Nashua housing market is red-hot and Concord is right behind it. There’s a migration inward from Boston-NY-Philly etc...folks who want to escape the urban life with its lack of space. So while MHT has languished for years, now may be a ...

Re: Breeze - News and Discussion Thread - 2021

Lilj4425 wrote:

Well...no announcement today I guess.

Re: Boston Aviation Thread - 2021

With weakened lift to Asia (CX and HU gone), DL might be wise to bring A350s to BOS and start things up. Gate space isn’t an issue now or in the future with the expansion at E. At what point will HU and CX make their returns? 2022? CX has shed a lot of long-haul frames, and HU isn’t on the best fin...

Re: Delta Network Thread - 2021

Would it be a smart play for DL to add A350 service at BOS for services to Asia? HU and CX are gone from BOS, and nothing would say ‘commitment to Boston’ more than that (AA flexing its muscles at Logan).

Re: Boston Aviation Thread - 2021

With weakened lift to Asia (CX and HU gone), DL might be wise to bring A350s to BOS and start things up. Gate space isn’t an issue now or in the future with the expansion at E.

Re: Breeze - News and Discussion Thread - 2021

VirginFlyer wrote:

FLYKTPA wrote:

They can’t be everything to we everyone yet.

With no routes announced officially despite plenty of hints, they can’t really be anything to anyone at the moment.

V/F

Re: Delta Adds BOS-DFW/CLT/YYZ, LGA-YYZ

How does Air Canada respond? At the moment, their government has them hamstrung, I think.

Re: How upset are airports that spent massive $$$ on a380 infrastructure?

BOS likely won't get it again. BA will see more competition between BOS and LHR than ever, so the need for the plane really only happens if they also relinquish a frequency. And EK won't even go daily with a 77W, never mind an A380, because India is so weak.

Re: United Fleet, Network, and Discussion Thread - Q2 2021

I saw the question about BOS-LHR asked, but didn't see it answered. Are they waiting for B6 to come clean on their plans, or maybe UA has decided to shelve it altogether (or at least until 2022).

Re: Boston Aviation Thread - 2021

When do you think traffic will hit 80% pre-COVID numbers? My bet is Q3 2022. https://www.wcvb.com/article/boston-logan-airport-travel-volumes-3-to-5-years-rebound-massport/36082055 Per Massport, it will be at-least 3-5 years for rebound. You may have already seen the gory pictures from India and if...

Re: Breeze - News and Discussion Thread - 2021

lightsaber wrote:

On another thought, Breeze will start up just in time to get ready for a busy summer.

Re: Breeze - News and Discussion Thread - 2021

What's your definition of "underwhelming"? Breeze will likely feel like a "big deal" to the cities it chooses to fly to, at least. But that's just it...the list of cities it initially chooses will be a very, very small one. It just doesn't have the planes or people to do anythin...

Re: Breeze - News and Discussion Thread - 2021

This has to be sarcasm right? Everything is falling in place for them quite nicely. Breeze is going to take off, their timing thru nothing but luck will be excellent. 4,400 pilots applied for 85 positions. I'm not surprised, the pilot shortage is something legacy fans like to pull out why a new air...

Re: Breeze - News and Discussion Thread - 2021

I'm beginning to wonder if Breeze will EVER start. LOL! This has to be sarcasm right? Everything is falling in place for them quite nicely. Breeze is going to take off, their timing thru nothing but luck will be excellent. 4,400 pilots applied for 85 positions. I'm not surprised, the pilot shortage...

Re: Irish 5/21: A gap in the storm clouds

Regular EI A333 flights to Greenville-Spartanburg South Carolina, probably with automotive factory freight like all the others into GSP.

Re: AA FA viciously attacked inflight, Captain is denied immediate landing

It never ceases to amaze me how airborne miscreants forget that...OH!...I'm already in a jail cell and I have witnesses all around me and it's impossible for me to escape either.

Re: The Rest of New England (BDL/PVD/MHT/PWM/ORH/BTV/HVN/BGR) Aviation Thread - 2021

Other than a utopia for golfers, not sure what would lure Mainers to the Myrtle Beach area in the summer. Maybe it's about getting South Carolinians up to Maine though Charleston might be a better draw. PVD and PWM have been getting a lot of love recently! After seeing what happened in Miami first ...

Re: Breeze - News and Discussion Thread - 2021

airlineworker wrote:

What are the New England airports that are under consideration? Underserved, MHT, ORH and HVN come to mind.

Re: Breeze - News and Discussion Thread - 2021

Usually but not always, corporations issue press releases and big news on days not named ‘Monday’ or ‘Friday.’

Re: Boston Aviation Thread - 2021

I'm wondering if AA will consider resuming BOS-CDG in the future. Big market, especially in the summer, and its kind of a hole in the OW network from BOS. Given AA's long history on the route and the B6 feed they should be able to fill a 787 in the summer I think more likely is once they start gett...

Re: JetBlue announces 7 new airports

With AA taking BOS-YYZ, the Canadian government will play any card it can to protect its flag carrier...which they themselves shut down.

Re: Breeze - News and Discussion Thread - 2021

Runway765 wrote:

So when are we going to see an announcement regarding the first routes?

Re: Is KEF ready for all this?

I think the question is more is the travel industry ready for this. Many restaurants and hotels that are now experiencing more guests can't keep up with the demand because they laid off so many people. Previous employees have found other jobs or moved on and can't be replaced immediately. Who knows...

Is KEF ready for all the new flights this summer?

Several new flights coming into KEF this summer. It will be interesting to see how it all goes with congestion issues.

Re: United intl route announcement Monday 4/19

KEF has a reputation for terminal congestion, as I understand. Not an easy place to maneuver through. There are several new flights coming, including this one. It will be interesting to see how it all goes.

Re: Jetblue Network Thread - 2021

N3008J (A220) bopping between Portland and Bangor Maine all day today.

Re: Air Canada 787-9 en route FRA-ATL

Speedy752 wrote:

More than likely it’s some type of automotive. GSP is best known as home to BMW X-3/X-5 production and all the associated suppliers.

Re: Air France Adds Denver

Congrats too DEN on landing Air France! When is the last time AF added a US destination? Last added U.S. destination was DFW which (re)launched in March 2019 after AF left nearly two decades before. Currently set to not operate this season. Ah I forgot about DFW, I remember SEA was announced for 20...

Re: Air Canada 787-9 en route FRA-ATL

Check out Greenville-Spartanburg, SC for more interesting stuff. BA has been sending their 77Ws there, among other curiosities.

Re: Boston Aviation Thread - 2021

Some good news for BOS and the return of A380 service. British Airways CEO Sean Doyle specifically mentioned BOS as one of the markets that the plane works really well. https://twitter.com/SpaethFlies/status/1382250245690642432 If AA sticks around, if UA actually starts service, if JetBlue gets LHR...

Re: United Fleet, Network, and Discussion Thread - Q2 2021

I can’t imagine that BOS-LHR is going to start this year, and a part of me thinks it won’t start at all.

Re: Frontier and their on-order A321XLR

SocalApproach wrote:

I dont think im alone when I say "Yikes" 6 hours in an F9 seat.

Frontier and their on-order A321XLR

I had the chance to fly Frontier for the very first time a couple weeks ago, from Portland, Maine to RSW and back. It’s a nice service to have for us in New England. In 2024 I see that 18 A321XLRs are on order. We know what B6 has planned for theirs (Europe). Will Frontier follow them across the Atl...

Re: The Rest of New England (BDL/PVD/MHT/PWM/ORH/BTV/HVN/BGR) Aviation Thread - 2021

I quickly dismissed Florida as a retirement destination cuz the whole ‘cold belt’ seems to want to go there. Charleston, not so much...but I view that as a personal advantage. I was down in North Port, FL two weeks ago and being there reaffirmed my choice. Route 75 :yuck: . Now, Myrtle Beach seemed ...

Re: The Rest of New England (BDL/PVD/MHT/PWM/ORH/BTV/HVN/BGR) Aviation Thread - 2021

Revelation wrote:

SCHATC422 wrote:

Feel like this is the PWM and MHT-only forum

Yeah, feels like we need more LEB talk...

Re: The Rest of New England (BDL/PVD/MHT/PWM/ORH/BTV/HVN/BGR) Aviation Thread - 2021

I don't like that the legacies ultra thin no space economy seats recline. They can damage your laptop and take up what little room you have. Also they recline so little who cares? When in the ultra tight new economy seats on UA and AA i definitely prefer the non-recline seats of Frontier. AA Oasis ...

Re: The Rest of New England (BDL/PVD/MHT/PWM/ORH/BTV/HVN/BGR) Aviation Thread - 2021

Can somebody more up to date than me save me a lot out of time and tell me if the following seasonal PWM flights are operating this year? Nashville was announced for last year, but cancelled due to COVID, and wasn’t flown last year. Sun Country to MSP Frontier and United to DEN Southwest to BNA Ame...

Re: Boston Aviation Thread - 2021

I wonder whether AA will still use the 777 from MIA even though the LHR flight gets kicked like a can down the road.

Re: The Rest of New England (BDL/PVD/MHT/PWM/ORH/BTV/HVN/BGR) Aviation Thread - 2021

Traveled PWM-RSW-PWM this past week on Frontier and found the non-stop flights to be quite appealing. About 63 passengers going south and 110 coming north. I did like the COVID testing at PWM and had my results in two days while I 'quarantined' at our Kennebunkport house. I do not think MHT has suc...

Re: Boston Aviation Thread - 2021

AA has again pushed out the BOS-LHR flight for a start sometime in June. Makes me wonder whether UA will start at all. I also wonder how much this has to do with the fact B6 just secured slots for BOS-LHR this summer. I don't remember the exact details - Perhaps that flight and their partnership wi...

Re: American Airlines Network Thread - 2021

Looks as though BOS-LHR has been punted--again--this time into June.

Re: The Rest of New England (BDL/PVD/MHT/PWM/ORH/BTV/HVN/BGR) Aviation Thread - 2021

Traveled PWM-RSW-PWM this past week on Frontier and found the non-stop flights to be quite appealing. About 63 passengers going south and 110 coming north. I did like the COVID testing at PWM and had my results in two days while I 'quarantined' at our Kennebunkport house. I do not think MHT has such...