Jetblue will slow growth even more

[skiav8tor]

Actually...well said!! I'll bet the convenience store clerks don't act like we do...we each work for who we do, because we love to fly, and the company lets us!!

 

[XBOEINGDRVR]

Good one Jetjockey....its so true. made me laugh!

 

[BigMeat]

I didnt know that the E-190 was a regional jet. Does that make jet-blue the regionals? Cals upgrade is around three years give or take.

 

[Headfake14]

Just about everyone is slowing growth. SWA cut deliveries in half I think for next year. So whats the big deal....we are in the GREEN. This industry is a SIN wave...we all know that.

So the 190 deliveries are slowing...BUT, like was said before, the reliability is better...utilization will go up and it'll be like we still got 10 ships this year.

ride the (sin) wave baby...

 

[IronCityBlue]

Just about everyone is slowing growth. SWA cut deliveries in half I think for next year. So whats the big deal....we are in the GREEN. This industry is a SIN wave...we all know that.

So the 190 deliveries are slowing...BUT, like was said before, the reliability is better...utilization will go up and it'll be like we still got 10 ships this year.

ride the (sin) wave baby...

OK I gotta admit that's one way of looking at it that I hadn't thought of. I doubt utilization will ever increase proportionately relative to the recent (additional) deferrals, there is definately additional pilot positions that can be created by using those planes more efficiently. Not to mention I think we have 4 or 5 spares for a fleet of less than 30 aircraft. If reliability really is improving I would immagine at least 2 or 3 of those could be moved into the schedule.

OK I'm officially 10% less torqued off now, thanks! :beer:

 

[clickclickboom]

9 months ago this thread would have turned into a jb bash fest about how we will be gone in 12 months.. Obviously hearing about other airline slowdowns has put some of the posters " in check "

The reality is that economic indicators show a slowdown in the USA.. If companies are looking to control growth selling their depreciated aircraft is an easy way to go.

The Euro is strong and airlines here can get top dollar due to demand and the perceived discount the buyers are getting based on the exchange rate.


I would rather have a job in 12 years then an upgrade in 12 months!!!

 

[PCL_128]

That's still a time frame more attractive than any other Major/National/LCC...

E190 - 2-3 years
A320 - 4-5 years

AAI - 3 years
CAL - 3-4 years
Spirit - likely 4 years with projected growth
Frontier - 4 years

 

[capt. megadeth]

That's still a time frame more attractive than any other Major/National/LCC...

E190 - 2-3 years
A320 - 4-5 years

Yeah, can't wait to make $84/hour to be a 3 year E190 capt! :laugh: That's soooooo attractive. GMAFB!

Oh yeah, and be based in the biggest dump in this country. Where do I sign up?

P.S. I have nothing against JetBlue but I don't think they are paying you guys enough. The pay is a joke.

 

[brainhurts]

Yeah, can't wait to make $84/hour to be a 3 year E190 capt! :laugh: That's soooooo attractive. GMAFB!

Oh yeah, and be based in the biggest dump in this country. Where do I sign up?

P.S. I have nothing against JetBlue but I don't think they are paying you guys enough. The pay is a joke.

We are working on it. There have been improvements.

 

[Cheeta]

Yeah, can't wait to make $84/hour to be a 3 year E190 capt! :laugh: That's soooooo attractive. GMAFB!

Oh yeah, and be based in the biggest dump in this country. Where do I sign up?

P.S. I have nothing against JetBlue but I don't think they are paying you guys enough. The pay is a joke.

The day you start year 3:

RSV=75 hrs @86.42 combined rate

line =84 hrs @90.61 combined rate

I agree not enough...but....high than US Airways rates