Whats your prediction on JetBlues next base?

[FlyboyPhil]

Just got the offer, live out west, willing to commute in the near term before moving to a base in a year or so, trying to make an aircraft decision, thinking one in the hand with the Airbus and LGB for now..
But always in search of the most accurate and informed information...

Where will JetBlues next Base be?
When?
Which aircraft?


The winner gets bragging rights and a free pen from the next hotel they stay at.....

 

[zkmayo]

Next base MCO, undoubtably. Prob 3rd quarter 08. Prob both airplanes, mostly 320. There is some debate whether it'll be a traditional base or a virtual base.

As far as the west coast, maybe OAK/SFO/SJC co-base one day. Ive heard the rumor, as have most, but that's all ive heard.

You can keep all the prizes, I got enough hotel pens.

 

[CL65'er]

Just got an offer as well for January 9th Class date. Does anyone happen to know an aircraft breakdown for that class date by any chance?

The Hotel Pen offer still stands, but I would be willing to add a complimentary Hotel Shampoo and Conditioner at your next hotel stay.

 

[geardown]

As of right now it looks like both A/C. No numbers on the split and subject to change of course.

 

[FlyboyPhil]

CL65er.. I was offered Dec 12th or Jan 9th.. and Verna said both aircraft for both classes.. not sure on the numbers for each..

 

[RogerMOSA]

Last LGB propaganda session Russ Chew hinted at the E190 coming west "Aprilish '08." No guarantees or promises. It's all clear as mud at JB.

I know some May07 hires are at LGB on reserve, FWIW.

RM

 

[Tomct]

Freinds tell me MCO by mid 08 and most likely a "virtual base" first. Word on the street is that OAK or SFO could be a base. Hey...if the DAL/UAL merger goes through...SLC would be wide open and DN would LOVE to get ahold of THAT city!!!

 

[Jet41]

I've heard like everyone MCO, almost a given it seems. Maybe IAD next.

 

[FlyAuburn]

Next base MCO, undoubtably. Prob 3rd quarter 08. Prob both airplanes, mostly 320. There is some debate whether it'll be a traditional base or a virtual base.

As far as the west coast, maybe OAK/SFO/SJC co-base one day. Ive heard the rumor, as have most, but that's all ive heard.

You can keep all the prizes, I got enough hotel pens.

I would be surprised if it's a 190 base right away. Maybe they will let it warm up and then bring the 190, like they did with BOS. IMO, we need another base yesterday.

 

[johnsonrod]

Just got the offer, live out west, willing to commute in the near term before moving to a base in a year or so, trying to make an aircraft decision, thinking one in the hand with the Airbus and LGB for now..
But always in search of the most accurate and informed information...

Where will JetBlues next Base be?
When?
Which aircraft?


The winner gets bragging rights and a free pen from the next hotel they stay at.....

What will you do if you get E190 out of JFK? Are you willing to commute for the length of the seat-lock if the E190 does not go West?

Have you looked at Virgin America and its West Coast base? Not sure if they will open an LA base but SFO would be an easier commute than JFK.

 

[Joblu]

As of right now it looks like both A/C. No numbers on the split and subject to change of course.

16 Bus 10 E190 As of yesterday. May change though.

 

[FLYBOYMATTHEW]

Freinds tell me MCO by mid 08 and most likely a "virtual base" first. Word on the street is that OAK or SFO could be a base. Hey...if the DAL/UAL merger goes through...SLC would be wide open and DN would LOVE to get ahold of THAT city!!!

What is this "virtual base" business you speak of? It almost sounds like I could sit at home in my boxers in front of my computer and will the passengers from point A to B. Sign me up for that deal!

But seriously...would that be the same thing as a satellite base?

 

[FlyboyPhil]

JoBlu... read my post again.. I said I would commute near term and move to a base long term... I would rather not commute for the length of the seatlock, I did a year commuting for upgrade and survived.. with only partial loss of sanity..

 

[Beantown]

Just an FYI for the west coasters, I was in the Aug 1st class and 3 of my class mates are already in LGB (A320). They will be on RSV for a while but it is better then the cross country commute. See ya.

 

[CaptainSpaz]

JoBlu... read my post again.. I said I would commute near term and move to a base long term... I would rather not commute for the length of the seatlock, I did a year commuting for upgrade and survived.. with only partial loss of sanity..

I think what johnsonrod (not joblu) was trying to point out is that you may not necessarily have an "aircraft decision" to make, as you put it. Unless you are at least 35yrs old, IMHO you should assume you will be in the 190 commuting for two years.

 

[FlyAuburn]

I think what johnsonrod (not joblu) was trying to point out is that you may not necessarily have an "aircraft decision" to make, as you put it. Unless you are at least 35yrs old, IMHO you should assume you will be in the 190 commuting for two years.

I agree. Expect the worse, hope for the best. IF/When MCO opens and you can hold it (it could go senior), I think that living around MCO is not a bad idea. There could be good growth out of that area.
Good luck.

 

[Fins Up]

I've heard like everyone MCO, almost a given it seems. Maybe IAD next.

Funny your should mention IAD. I was saying just yesterday that I woud like to see us expand in DC and see it be a base. That would be a long way off but we need to expand somewhere on the East coast and it ain't gonna be NY.

I don't know that LGB will have the room to be a 190 base so I believe when the 190's go west next year it could be the SFO/OAK base that has been mentioned.

MCO first
190 West second
IAD third.

I'm just pulling this stuff out of my but.

 

[FlyboyPhil]

Yeah.. I am over 35 by a few years.. so have a decent shot at being one of the last 320 guys..
I am excited about working for JetBlue, not so excited about housing prices back east.. Would love for them to open up a base somewhere less expensive to live.. but could see myself a long drive out of Boston or a longer drive/train outside NYC. Grew up in a town of 12000 in Alaska.. so NYC is "not my thing baby." Hence the commute for a while and see how things settle out with bases and the commute.
Thanks for all the advice, keep it coming
Phil

 

[Loosediamondfl]

I am a FA on reserve out of FLL. We heard same think MCO is next. I have house up there, even though my commute is short..I still have a crashpad. So I am spending money to work ..but what can you do? I also heard MCO will be senior..wait and see. I dont mind being on reserve at home!! I am sitting reserve in FLL. LOL

 

[a320drivr]

I am a FA on reserve out of FLL. We heard same think MCO is next. I have house up there, even though my commute is short..I still have a crashpad. So I am spending money to work ..but what can you do? I also heard MCO will be senior..wait and see. I dont mind being on reserve at home!! I am sitting reserve in FLL. LOL

Get off the pilots board!!!! you galley hag!!!