Re: JAC (Jackson Hole Airport, WY) to close April-June 2022

DLASFlyer wrote:

oosnowrat wrote:

hannah9898 wrote:

Can IDA handle jets like 757 there or just Regional Jet?

I don't know about 757s, but IDA can certainly handle 320s and 737s.

Longest runway is 2,500 feet longer and 2,000 feet lower than JAC - definitely fine for a 757.

Re: Kansas City Aviation Thread - 2021

Is there any reason NYC-MCI should be DL's turf? They are not that large in MCI, comparable in size to AA. With B6/AS codeshares, AA will have the best network out of MCI for business flyers. Uh Delta was flying this route solo for years, along with MCI-JFK when they merged with NW. Southwest had n...

Re: Kansas City Aviation Thread - 2021

When you are the only airline who has been flying it, I’d say it’s your turf. That said, Delta hasn't done itself any favors lately letting AA back in. It will be interesting to see if they try to defend any. They were quite a bit bigger pre covid than AA and had a better route map (NYC/BOS/LAX/SEA...

Re: Kansas City Aviation Thread - 2021

So with AA restarting LGA-MCI and DL on it 2-4x, and then WN coming back with it sometime in the fall, this route gets competitive. Factor in B6 starting JFK next year I wonder if DL will make some upgauges on this. They’ve been solid on this route for years and now they have to go up against a rat...

Re: Kansas City Aviation Thread - 2021

So with AA restarting LGA-MCI and DL on it 2-4x, and then WN coming back with it sometime in the fall, this route gets competitive. Factor in B6 starting JFK next year I wonder if DL will make some upgauges on this. They’ve been solid on this route for years and now they have to go up against a rath...

Re: SWF airport--next gateway to NY metro area?

Nicknuzzii wrote:

The mass exodus will favor EWR, ISP, and sort of JFK.

Re: Southwest Fleet/Network Thread - 2021

I know it’s Wikipedia so I’m taking it with a grain of salt, but can anyone verify WN starting ORD-MCI or did someone likely confuse their ORD/MCI-CUN announcement to mean they were doing ORD-MCI?

Re: Allegiant air adding Minneapolis, Melbourne (Florida), new Austin routes

I actually think they just hit DAB where it hurts. Granted I think DAB and SFB are closer than MLB and SFB.

Re: Jetblue Network Thread - 2021

Does anyone know when to expect an announcement of schedules to MKE and MCI?

Re: Two Breeze Airways aircraft at Islip

Breeze was hiring their own personnel at ISP not that long ago. So I think they do have some of their own Mx workers there.

Re: Two Breeze Airways aircraft at Islip

Wneast wrote:

I think it’s a maintenance base but wouldn’t be surprised if they end up flying there eventually

Re: Spirit launches MKE today and already announces new routes

I see NK as going directly after WN markets. F9 is going after a lot of markets that the Big4 don't serve directly, so that will hurt connection yields of the big 3 most likely. Again, WN used to have a lot of monopolies on these middle of America leisure routes and NK has invaded a lot of those ma...

Re: SBY Growth

SBY is quite fortunate to have CLT and PHL flights. They’re well served for such a small market. Be grateful for what you have.

Re: Southwest Fleet/Network Thread - 2021

Any word on the resumption of LGA-MCI? That route is picking back up and AA re-launches it in Sept.

Re: Delta Network Thread - 2021

Any chances of DL returning to SWF? AA went back earlier this year. Also seeing MCI-MSP/DTW has been upgauged back to mainline with 717s returning to DTW-MCI. Wonder how they’re cycling them up to DTW from ATL since they closed the 717 base. DL has a 717 pilot base at ATL and DTW. They closed the 7...

Re: Delta Network Thread - 2021

Any chances of DL returning to SWF? AA went back earlier this year.

Also seeing MCI-MSP/DTW has been upgauged back to mainline with 717s returning to DTW-MCI. Wonder how they’re cycling them up to DTW from ATL since they closed the 717 base.

Re: Southwest Fleet/Network Thread - 2021

Just a few years ago they were making good money at ISP, even with LGA in existence right next door. I bet they could if they tried. New York area to Florida is a huge market, even after the pandemic. Hopefully after this summer trend of travel-to-outdoorsy-areas dies down they can add more ISP fli...

Re: Southwest Fleet/Network Thread - 2021

Why is ISP-FLL/TPA gone? Those used to be such popular routes for them. I can sorta understand FLL with the cruise industry out still, but south Florida is a big market for LI, you’d think they’d be able to get at least one daily 737 to profitable loads. I really hope they bring those back to daily...

Re: Elite Airways announces HPN focus city

How many times is Elite going to come and go? Have they even been flying since the pandemic started?

Re: Breeze - News and Discussion Thread - 2021

Kinda interesting there was no MCO No Islip either. I am a little surprised Islip. According to the Airways article, more announcements will be staggered through July. I'm pretty surprised there's no Islip too. This has to be coming. Also surprised they're using major airports as bases. I would hav...

Re: Big SAT Announcement Tomorrow 04/21

93Sierra wrote:

Some routes aren’t even operating until a year from now? ( 2nd quarter 2022) why so long?

Re: Jetblue Network Thread - 2021

What’s the over/under on B6 re-entering the CMH market? Given their additions with the A220, and the fact that NYC-CMH is a quite high fare route (given its length) which is basically price fixed between the US3. I understand that B6 pulled out of CMH back in 2007 but has the market changed enough ...

Re: Flight Schedule Accuracy

The standard is usually that schedules are finaled 45 days in advance to firm aircraft rotations, crew rostering, ATC and airport operations. That said, changes have and do occur within that window. If you are flying a city-pair that has frequent flights, a change will likely not be significant, an...

Flight Schedule Accuracy

I'm planning to book a one way flight on Delta on June 19th to move, but holding off because I'm not sure how accurate the flight schedules are. Does anyone know if the June 2021 flight schedules for DL are final yet?

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

I'm wondering if this is only the beginning and we will see more retaliation from DL when B6 launches MCI and MKE from both JFK and BOS. DL's onboard product is the most similar to B6 and they're flying RJs to MKE and MCI from LGA. I'd assume they may consider upgauging when these new flights start?

Re: Avelo Airlines To Create HVN Base

I don't think they're going to do MCO. If they attempt that area it'll be SFB since they seem to favor alternative airports as opposed to main airports. I wonder if they'll consider UST over JAX if they have any interest in NE/NE Central Florida?

Re: Avelo Airlines To Create HVN Base

737-700’s?? I thought that they were only going the -800 route. 147 seats is not STUFFED sardines, so respectable. They have to be dirt cheap to acquire right now I can't speak to their future plans, but HVN's sole runway is only 5,600 feet. The -800 is fine on that in the dry but any contamination...

Re: Southwest Fleet/Network Thread - 2021

bpat777 wrote:

evank516 wrote:

MCI-LGA is still not resuming.

I don't see the planned BWI-LGA either.

Re: Delta Network Thread - 2021

Is the June schedule finalized yet? I'm seeing mainline back on MCI-DTW/MSP, but it's a 717 to DTW. Also seeing JFK-MSP was downgauged to the CR9 again.

Re: Southwest Fleet/Network Thread - 2021

MCI-LGA is still not resuming.

Re: Kansas City Aviation Thread - 2021

I would have said SY could make MSP work if it was operating the old model. Nowadays since it seems to be decentralizing it’s route network I’m not so sure.

Re: Kansas City Aviation Thread - 2021

With the new codeshare and BOS AA flights that were just announced at STL, I don't think they will even come to STL Not sure. AA is re-launching LGA-MCI and B6 is coming in afterwards. I don't see why they wouldn't go to STL at some point. STL airport director said that with AA launching 2 daily ma...

Re: Will the City of Dallas drop its lawsuit against DL regarding DAL gate space?

It's still an artificial limit on competition. In a country that pride itself to be the kind of free competition, this restriction is asinine. While I am generally for markets as little restricted as possible, commercial airports in urban areas have a lot of externalities. Airplanes don't simply us...

Re: Delta scales back JFK T4 plans

T4 is terrible. That walk down the B concourse is just too long. Baggage claim is clear across the facility and you’re looking at a gnarly walk from even B39. T2 may be gross, but it’s easy in and easy out. I miss it.

Re: Kansas City Aviation Thread - 2021

Very, very, very positive news to see B6 heading to Kansas City, and they're doing it before STL too! First things first is when AA resumes LGA-MCI in September, then B6 will head in probably about 6-8 months later. Will be nice to see mainline jets on an NYC route again other than the single unrel...

Re: AA Announces New Routes Including JFK-DEL

I wish AA would start JFK-BOM/BLR competing with UA/DL. Due to limited non-stop competition UA's EWR-BOM is on a high J 77W instead of the 789. I guess AA didn't want to compete with DL on JFK-BOM. DL doesnt fly JFK BOM anymore, they quit the route in 2020 due to covid, got rid of the 777lr that wa...

Re: Kansas City Aviation Thread - 2021

Very, very, very positive news to see B6 heading to Kansas City, and they're doing it before STL too! First things first is when AA resumes LGA-MCI in September, then B6 will head in probably about 6-8 months later. Will be nice to see mainline jets on an NYC route again other than the single unreli...

Re: JetBlue announces 7 new airports

Why did you decide to move there? I'm training to be a pilot (pending medical). The cost of living in my area of NY (Long Island) area is exorbitant and prohibitive of me having a job where I can work varying shifts and still put a roof over my head. I have friends who live in Kansas City, one bein...

Re: JetBlue announces 7 new airports

Woohoo MCI is coming online! I'm moving there from NY this summer. Why did you decide to move there? I'm training to be a pilot (pending medical). The cost of living in my area of NY (Long Island) area is exorbitant and prohibitive of me having a job where I can work varying shifts and still put a ...

Re: JetBlue announces 7 new airports

Finally B6 will open the door to Canadian Ops. I forsee way down the line some Canada to Florida opportunities. Interesting times. Open the door? The door's been open for transborder flights before JetBlue even existed - see the 1995 treaty. JFK-YVR may prove a decent route for B6 - but it's going ...

Re: JetBlue announces 7 new airports

Woohoo MCI is coming online! I'm moving there from NY this summer.

Re: Southwest Fleet/Network Thread - 2021

sprxUSA wrote:

Nobody wants to go to Syracuse......

Re: What is Delta Doing?

AC4500 wrote:

alohashirts wrote:

I’m seeing DL is resuming SLC-STS/MRY, is that true? If so I’m surprised they are resuming those before SBA comes back.

I'm not seeing this. Are the routes for sale yet?

Re: Why did Southwest cancel the rest of their MIA flights tonight (11 Apr)?

I can't imagine EYW being able to handle many diversions. There's not a whole lot of space on the ramp. Nor a runway large enough to accommodate most aircraft. You could probably land an A321 at EYW in a pinch with the runway being dry and (necessarily) fuel being low. But the passengers are going ...

Re: Why did Southwest cancel the rest of their MIA flights tonight (11 Apr)?

Just a quick look on FR24 shows a cluster....looks to me they have to Divert to the Bahamas or Key west if they cant get all the way around this line..... am I wrong? I can't imagine EYW being able to handle many diversions. There's not a whole lot of space on the ramp. Nor a runway large enough to...

Re: Kansas City Aviation Thread - 2021

KCaviator wrote:

UA MCI-EWR down to 0 flights per day in May. This route was operated 4x daily pre-COVID. Wonder if and when it’ll recover.

Re: Southwest Fleet/Network Thread - 2021

those people can easily fly out of EWR or JFK. People aren't going to connect unless WN undercuts in pricing. WN has little loyalty in NY area. People will pick DL/UA connection options out of NYC ahead of WN connection options. LGA-BWI is a slot squatting tactic until demand out of LGA comes back....

Re: Southwest Fleet/Network Thread - 2021

You missed tphuang's point: people don't need to connect to get to LGA (or more broadly NYC). The NYC airports typically have n/s service to 200+ destinations. LGA isn't GRR or ISP! Anyone who wants to travel beyond perimeter and depart from LGA needs to connect. those people can easily fly out of ...

Re: Southwest Fleet/Network Thread - 2021

Looks like the resumption of LGA-MCI was delayed. Was supposed to come back in May now I see it in June.

Re: Southwest Fleet/Network Thread - 2021

As another DAB spotter, there are no issues with gate space. There is some space where they can use a remote gate, and if they were intersted they could renovate the international terminal. However, there is a run-up area used by some of the flight schools that is relatively close to terminal which...