xjt going at it on their own...

[tradersltd]

Cabin pictures of the new 'Xjet'?

Does anyone have any pictures of the inside of the new 'Xjet'? Any big changes?

 

[The_Russian]

Wow! Impressive paint!

 

[gkrangers]

Looks like a charter aircraft for the University of Miami.

It looks ok tho, its different..thats what makes it cool.

Hope it works out for them, its where I want to be in about 16 months...

 

[bailey3083]

Just keep drinking the Kool-Aid everything is fine and you still have jobs. There is nothing to worry about keep drinking the Kool-Aid as Jimmy Boy loves you.

Same dog and pony show seen it before and know how it ends.

 

[RP170]

Same dog and pony show seen it before and know how it ends.

I hear that! Been there, done that. Folks at Xjet better prepare for a rude awakening.

 

[gkrangers]

I hear that! Been there, done that. Folks at Xjet better prepare for a rude awakening.

And its the same story everywhere.

 

[skiandsurf]

And its the same story everywhere.

These new start-ups think that they can go into "new markets". Independence Air tried this with IAD-LAN. Then Northwest Airlines put an RJ on that market and ran I-Air out. I-Air tried Huntsville-Orlando. Delta put a Comair on it and ran I-Air out. No matter what the new airline tries, the majors are going to match the route, offer lower fares, and triple ff miles.

It just doesnt work. You cant compete with the majors and there ff points and destinations.

On that note, good luck.

 

[Whiskerbizkit]

These new start-ups think that they can go into "new markets". Independence Air tried this with IAD-LAN. Then Northwest Airlines put an RJ on that market and ran I-Air out. I-Air tried Huntsville-Orlando. Delta put a Comair on it and ran I-Air out. No matter what the new airline tries, the majors are going to match the route, offer lower fares, and triple ff miles.

It just doesnt work. You cant compete with the majors and there ff points and destinations.

On that note, good luck.

Worked for Jetblue and SWA.

 

[SSDD]

I hate to point out the obvious, but Jetblue and SWA don't fly RJ's.

 

[U-I pilot]

SWA et al. aren't going to start routes that they can't support. SWA DOESNT currently fly ONT/SAN-BOI, GEG-MCI, SMF-TUS, they dont even fly to COS, or MRY.

Everyone needs to see that this is not a LCC trying to win business from others. XJT is developing new market pairs to save connections/time, for a current market price but with quality service (XM radio and food).

Wait till Feb. 1, check out the website, then we'll talk.

 

[Alchemy]

SWA et al. aren't going to start routes that they can't support. SWA DOESNT currently fly ONT/SAN-BOI, GEG-MCI, SMF-TUS, they dont even fly to COS, or MRY.

Everyone needs to see that this is not a LCC trying to win business from others. XJT is developing new market pairs to save connections/time, for a current market price but with quality service (XM radio and food).

Wait till Feb. 1, check out the website, then we'll talk.

Who gives a care what these clowns think. You think you're going to convince these bitter, ex I-Air pilots (many of who now work for reverand Bedford) that xjet is any different? Maybe they're still crying over the fact that xjet didn't bend over and give crapublic 69 Embraers. Funny, they should be wishing us all the best since many of their compadres now work at Xjet. In conclusion, F-em, they're not buying tickets, they're the last people you need to worry about.

 

[SMOE]

Who gives a care what these clowns think. You think you're going to convince these bitter, ex I-Air pilots (many of who now work for reverand Bedford) that xjet is any different? Maybe they're still crying over the fact that xjet didn't bend over and give crapublic 69 Embraers. Funny, they should be wishing us all the best since many of their compadres now work at Xjet. In conclusion, F-em, they're not buying tickets, they're the last people you need to worry about.

Hoo-Rah!

 

[PSUPilot]

Who gives a care what these clowns think. You think you're going to convince these bitter, ex I-Air pilots (many of who now work for reverand Bedford) that xjet is any different? Maybe they're still crying over the fact that xjet didn't bend over and give crapublic 69 Embraers. Funny, they should be wishing us all the best since many of their compadres now work at Xjet. In conclusion, F-em, they're not buying tickets, they're the last people you need to worry about.

Amen to that. I've heard so many positive things about this lately: 1) A commercial during the Superbowl ; 2) local wines and beers on board flights ; 3) leather seats that mold to fit your comfort ; 4) XM radio; 5) The possibility that other airlines want to codeshare with us; 6) an awesome paint scheme.

Fact is, we have great management....I'd go as far as to say the best in the biz. I think we're sitting on a goldmine here...

 

[CA1900]

If you guys have actually discovered a way to make the ERJ seat comfortable, then you are sitting on a goldmine. Please license it to all the other airlines that fly ERJs!

 

[StuckMic]

I hate to point out the obvious, but Jetblue and SWA don't fly RJ's.

Are you familiar with the 2 fleets Jetblue operates? I also hate to point out the obvious, but one of them is an RJ.

 

[skiandsurf]

SWA et al. aren't going to start routes that they can't support. SWA DOESNT currently fly ONT/SAN-BOI, GEG-MCI, SMF-TUS, they dont even fly to COS, or MRY.

Everyone needs to see that this is not a LCC trying to win business from others. XJT is developing new market pairs to save connections/time, for a current market price but with quality service (XM radio and food).

Wait till Feb. 1, check out the website, then we'll talk.

Dont you think that UAL will put an RJ on those same markets? They will charge $5 less per ticket and triple the frequent flier miles. What I found out from the I-Air problem, is that the customers are loyal to their ff mileage airline. UAL (or any airline) is not loyal to their employees or business partners, but the customers are very loyal to their mileage. Some of you might be old enough to remember Legend Air. DC9s from Dallas Love to IAD/ORD/LAX. AA took a few F100s, and reconfigured these planes for 56 (?) seats, and put Legend Air of of business. Legend Air had "live TV". AA had frequent flier miles. As soon as Legend was gone, AA pulled out of those routes. Amazing how that works.

Again, good luck to you, but dont go buying the new boat just yet.

 

[trip]

Amen to that. I've heard so many positive things about this lately: 1) A commercial during the Superbowl ; 2) local wines and beers on board flights ; 3) leather seats that mold to fit your comfort ; 4) XM radio; 5) The possibility that other airlines want to codeshare with us; 6) an awesome paint scheme.

1. $$$
2.more $$$
3.even more $$$
4. They dont care if ticket isnt cheaper more $$$ and ### on allready weight challenged A/C
5. huh??
6.right that will hook'em, more $$$

No end to the madness, I give them until end of summer and they should be sufficiently broke and come to their senses.

 

[Alchemy]

4. They dont care if ticket isnt cheaper more $$$ and ### on allready weight challenged A/C

Since when are 145LR/XR's weight challenged? No problems taking 50 + 2 jumpseaters and 2000+ lbs of cargo 99% of the time. The only problems occur when you have a very distant alternate, you run into a landing structural limitation.

 

[Superpilot92]

1. $$$
2.more $$$
3.even more $$$
4. They dont care if ticket isnt cheaper more $$$ and ### on allready weight challenged A/C
5. huh??
6.right that will hook'em, more $$$

No end to the madness, I give them until end of summer and they should be sufficiently broke and come to their senses.

Yeah OK!! I wouldn't put money on that. This venture is 20% of flying not 20% of our business. We have many streams of income to supplement this and get it going.

But congratulations on your Deep Thoughts!!!

 

[SSDD]

Are you familiar with the 2 fleets Jetblue operates? I also hate to point out the obvious, but one of them is an RJ.

Both made by Embraer, but that's where the similarities stop.

I'm not questioning the merits of the operation. Simply commenting on the post that compared the Jetblue/SWA model to a 50 seat ERJ airline.

I hope you guys are successful. We don't need any more crap in this business.