Poor HA. Its markets just keep suffering. Longhaul has been slow recovery and USD currency pressure, interisland with Southwest, and then layer in problems with the key visitor market of Maui. That's exactly why I think the merger with AS will go through. Sadly, AS may be their only hope at this po...
Jump to postLAXdude1023 wrote:TWA772LR wrote:bigb wrote:
Still will not be out of Denver, expect that type of expansion out of SFO or LAX….
If JNB-IAD is doable, then DEN-AKL is too.
http://www.gcmap.com/mapui?P=sfo-sin,+i ... d,+den-akl
Patrick Quayle specifically said no.
Nope. Quayle specifically said so. The altitude of DEN is the main culprit. The South Pacific is closer than AU/NZ though, and UA may decide to serve the likes of NAN from DEN rather than LAX/SFO where FJ already provides competition from? Still will not be out of Denver, expect that type of expans...
Jump to postEWR, ORD and IAD can make it to AKL. Can UA configured 789s make these routes? NZ's are payload restricted ex-JFK. They're getting even lower density 789s from next year for this reason. ... SFO and LAX pretty much accounted for with South Pacific routes There are still plenty of new ports that cou...
Jump to postPossibility of new UA services to the South Pacific. United Airlines eyes more Australasia and South Pacific services in 2024 Quayle said Australasia and the South Pacific was firmly in the spotlight for new destinations and routes. “We’re just getting started (in the region) and there’s a lot more...
Jump to postFiji is definitely the next place for United to invade. When is the contract up next for subsidized service to the Cook Islands? I'm sure they'd love to get UA. But with SFO and LAX pretty much accounted for with South Pacific routes, when will it be the turn for the rest of the hubs? EWR, ORD and I...
Jump to postLooks like the "new" Tu214 is gonna rock a 3 person cockpit.
https://simpleflying.com/tupolev-tu-214 ... n-cockpit/
UPlog wrote:New and expanded service across 10 routes for spring 2024.
https://news.flyfrontier.com/frontier-a ... 0-markets/
Why haven't more American airlines made the jump into more of the Pacific islands (besides Tahiti). COs Air Mike had a grand operation out of GUM but today is a shell of that former glory. Not to mention HA being the only US airline to serve American Samoa and UA being absent in Fiji, which is argua...
Jump to postWouldn't they mainly need something like a homemade 767 or A330 with higher capacity? That would involve pretty much a whole new aircraft program, something Russia doesn't have the bandwidth or resources to commit to. They're having a hard enough time getting existing models de-westernized and resu...
Jump to postAdd a small red cheat line along the upper edge of the green and bring back the retro black anti glare on the nose section and she’ll look bad ass. You read my mind. It doesn't look bad, but just not finished. I was thinking fill out the tail with the green but then I saw nine4nines recommendation ...
Jump to postI am very familiar with the area. All I can say is good luck. MCO is 30 miles away. TPA is about 50. SFB to Disney is around 45 miles, LAL to Disney is pretty much the same miles. SFB seems to work well for those airlines that use it for Orlando area vacation packages, I think LAL could as well. SF...
Jump to postPossible, yes. Only if you haul ass. Definitely rebook your ORD out bound.
Jump to postI had a Google Nexus back in 2013 and loved it. I was in the market for a new tablet like 2019/20ish and my decision came down to the screen resolution between Apple, Samsung, and something else. Apple was the clear winner, but can't say it'd be that way if the Nexus was still a thing.
Jump to postDoes anyone know how the closing statements went and when a decision is to be made?
Jump to postIt will be interesting to see if we will see AS branded wide bodies now. AS management has been dismissive of it in the past, but with the HA infrastructure in place the cost to incorporate into fleet changes. Today: acquisition Tomorrow: Alaska buys 20 Boeing 787-9aircraft, launches Seattle to Lon...
Jump to postHA will be in Oneworld, I bet QF and AA are excited. Now I foresee HA A330s in PHL and DFW in the medium term. I don’t think AA wants a frequent flyer partnership with Hawaiian between the mainland US and Hawaii. Historically no one wants Hawaiians network between the lower 48 and Hawaii competing ...
Jump to postHA will be in Oneworld, I bet QF and AA are excited. Now I foresee HA A330s in PHL and DFW in the medium term.
Jump to postLAXintl wrote:Heck, I've witnessed de-icing at LAX, particularly by MD-80 operators back in the day.
Planned stop for a crew change. Originally filed for MCO, however CBP refused landing rights into MCO, so it was refiled to MIA where customers and crew can clear customs during the crew change. Why would CBP refuse landing rights at MCO? CBP in a lot of stations isn't staffed 24 hours and can be p...
Jump to postHonestly man think about what you said. How do you know you do or do not meet mental health requirements of you don't get checked? A check that can very much ruin your career. I see why those pilots didn't want to seek help but it's more terrible to have the system screw them over instead of suppor...
Jump to postOutside of big cities, other airline hubs (aka those big cities) and west coast markets with the most Hawaii demand, what are the places HA can really make a move in to? Unless they want to start serving secondary markets like COS, RNO, and ABQ.
Jump to postTG found use for the 773 (I've flown on one), so I suspect the 78J would be definitely under consideration. Commercial aviation within Asia is very different than in the U.S. as far as aircraft types. In the U.S., it's very uncommon to find widebodies used on very short flights unless it's part of ...
Jump to postTG found use for the 773 (I've flown on one), so I suspect the 78J would be definitely under consideration. Commercial aviation within Asia is very different than in the U.S. as far as aircraft types. In the U.S., it's very uncommon to find widebodies used on very short flights unless it's part of ...
Jump to postThe article states over 70% of USAF pilots at one point wanted to seek help but we're in fear of losing their wings. That's a huge red flag to me. If a pilot does not meet baseline mental health requirements, then they should not be pilots. Period. Besides, I highly doubt current mental health stan...
Jump to postDelta announces 3x daily SLC-HNL, 1x LIH, OGG, KOA. I'll do you one better, this is the precursor to a DL/HA merger. DL gets to bolster it's Pacific network and HA doesn't have to worry about the 717s anymore. LATAM will launch 5th freedom service from SLC and LIM to the Far East via HNL. Honolulu ...
Jump to postI think Pan Am were of their time on so many levels, seeing images of The Beatles, Marilyn Monroe or Frank Sinatra walking down their steps added glamour to their brand and also flying. Imagine Brad Pitt coming of a United 777..not the same. But also Pan Am pushed boundaries all the time, because t...
Jump to postIdk about y'all but this avgeek is thinking about a joint Bermuda/Azores trip. That is what God really intended with this flight.
Jump to postThere's one airport I think that Breeze could do really well in; ITO (Hilo, HI). Should be able to make it work 2 or 3 times a week to/from LAX or SFO. ETOPS ain't cheap and is an investment that shall no be squandered. If MX did that they'd have to fight tooth and nail against the big boys, a batt...
Jump to postWhat Hawaii plans does WN have with the -7? I've heard DEN-HNL but I think that'd be a big stretch. But thanks to lower altitude, I think DAL-HNL would be up their sleeve, but then there's the precious gate restrictions with probably much lower hanging fruit.
Jump to postHere are the Q2 2023 PDEW's out of Greater Los Angeles to the top contiguous U.S. markets traveled to from Greater Los Angeles that don't currently have UA nonstop service out of LAX (Source: https://data.transportation.gov/Aviation/Consumer-Airfare-Report-Table-6-Contiguous-State-C/yj5y-b2ir/explo...
Jump to postGUM could really really excel here, even for secondary Australia, but at the same time, you also have Narita, which serves basically every mainland UA hub. GUM also has to deal with weird maintenance routines, as well as extra immigration and customs checks when going from GUM to the mainland. For ...
Jump to postMNL runway is 11,900 feet for takeoffs DVO runway at 9,800 feet and 100 miles farther from SFO than MNL CEB runway is 10,800 feet and 50 miles farther from SFO than MNL CRK runway is 10,499 and only 50 miles as the crow flies from MNL All are sea-level airports and one would assume 789s would be us...
Jump to postCarlosSi wrote:Indeed. The 753 is for short/medium and thick, not long and thin.
Makes me wonder if they are ever empty or are strategically deployed so as not to be .
Anything Android. My coworker has the Samsung and the camera is amazing. I'm considering it once I decide to get a new phone. I have the OnePlus 8 and it's been doing great for 3.5 years now. Plus Android has my beloved back button that I will never give up. I have a work-issued iPad and a personal ...
Jump to postGlad everyone is safe.
This will probably kill McKinney Airports hopes of gaining commercial service.
Not showing on the prog chart for area H at the 11Nov 1200z issuance. And I don't see any VAAC advisories as of now.
Jump to postDoes IAH have the ability to board from the hardstands out in front of D? Im sure UA would never go for it with their flights, but maybe some of the other carriers, maybe... Yes they do. There is a hard stand gate in D that was used for international arrivals on the 50 seaters about 10 years ago. C...
Jump to postAcross the Pacific, DL has KE, and can possibly work with China Airlines enough to allow one f them to serve SEA-TPE. And once China rebounds, DL would be wise to team with China Eastern. South of the equator, they don't have much of a partner in Garuda and nothing to speak of for Oceania. They don...
Jump to postDL is focusing on SEA ... If they don't increase their TPAC focus there sooner, they may find themselves overtaken/beaten to the market? As some examples, QF has stated that SEA-SYD is on its radar, while FJ has stated that SEA-NAN is on its radar. https://onemileatatime.com/news/qantas-flights-chi...
Jump to postLAX? Tell me how Delta wins in LAX? That would be even harder than SEA. They don't even fly key markets like Los Angeles-Chicago. LAX is too competitive ... Then ... compete? I thought DL is often thought of as being the best of the US3 in terms of product/service? And DL is the largest US3 carrier...
Jump to postI’ve never understood why SEA is called DL’s primary TPAC hub. It has 3 routes - all of which are also served via DTW. The difference is DTW can actually command high yields - and while not ideal geography for those connecting from the western US, works quite well as a connecting hub for a large pe...
Jump to postTurns out Denver is one of DLs lowest performing cities. The worst performing airline hub is Delta’s Seattle operation. All of Delta’s Denver flights are in the bottom half of performers for their system as well. https://viewfromthewing.com/the-worst-performing-airline-hub-is-delta-air-lines-in-seat...
Jump to postHow has the adding of ORD expanded WN's reach in the Chicago area beyond what they had in MDW? I don't hear a whole lot about O'Hare being a bonanza for WN but maybe it is. There are some similarities to look at. Similar to IAH/HOU, there was market share to be captured in the Chicagoland area with...
Jump to postAlso if a pilot is sick of flying week-long cargo trips all over the world, as it does take a lot out of your body and personal life, this could be attractive especially if they don't have to start at the bottom of seniority. Pilots don't give up seniority. They would rather be furloughed with the ...
Jump to postDid a glance on yee olde Wikipedia. Looks like CO dumped the 300s before the merger too. If one was a true avgeek, and standing near the plane on the ramp or jet bridge, you can tell the difference between the classics and the NGs by the engine sounds. God damn were those 500s loud and very high pi...
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