Skywest & Southwest again.....

[flyboyzz1]

I heard they were going to call it the "Luv Connection"

 

[RollinOnMy22sYo]

I'm not sure an E170 class airplane would happen. IF (big if) SWA were to codeshare with a regional it would be strictly to smaller markets. SWA can make a profit in places like LBB and HRL (Hi General Lee) using a 737. If we're talking markets even smaller, would an E170 be viable? Gary K. is way too smart to sign a legacy style fee for departure deal, so the regional partner would have to be able to service those markets efficiently. SWA is big on frequency, so I doubt you'd see just 1 or 2 flights a day. May be a challenge to do profitably for any regional.

 

[Dubya]

Flag on the play

WN= not a flag carrier
OO= flag carrier

The deal is to fly to Mexican/Carribean destinations.


W

 

[rtmcfi]

Please stop all of this speculation till the next union drive.
Thanks,
the management

 

[Goose Egg]

Are you joking? You really think it was just a typo? Creating a new verb. You sir are a dork!

I hold in my hand (well, lap) Vol. 6, Issue 5 of SkyWest Headlines, which contains the article entitled, "We Love LA!... We Luv it!" After a fourth reading of said article, I can honestly say that I think it was either a typo, or a poor choice of intentional misspellings by the author. SkyWest may have been in negotiations with Southwest at one time, but this article has nothing to do with that.

Let me ask you this question; If SkyWest did have something a-brewin' with WN, do you honestly think they would allow the VP of InFlight to leak it out by obliquely referring to it in a company newsletter? Got any other conspiracy theories for me? Do you know who shot JFK?

Here's another verb for ya: outdork, as in you've really got me outdorked if you believe any of this unsubstantiated rumor.

-Goose

 

[GearBayOverheat]

If SWA was going to get involved with a regional then Skywest would be it. Why wouldn't they want to be partners with the best, strongest airline in the free world??

 

[RedDogC130]

If SWA was going to get involved with a regional then Skywest would be it. Why wouldn't they want to be partners with the best, strongest airline in the free world??

Skywest also feeds our competition. Why would SWA get involved with someone who hurts our bottom line with their other business

 

[flyboyzz1]

Skywest also feeds our competition. Why would SWA get involved with someone who hurts our bottom line with their other business

Um that happens all the time. Not saying this would ever happen (I highly doubt it) but I don't think this would be the reason it didn't. Who WOULD SWA get involved with? Are there any regionals who don't feed the competition?

 

[RedDogC130]

Um that happens all the time. Not saying this would ever happen (I highly doubt it) but I don't think this would be the reason it didn't. Who WOULD SWA get involved with? Are there any regionals who don't feed the competition?

I think Horizon only feeds Alaska...is that true?

 

[Goose Egg]

I think Horizon only feeds Alaska...is that true?

And Comair presently only feeds Delta, and Eagle only feeds American.

I think Horizon used to feed Frontier as well, but I that's now done by Lynx, which is a Frontier subsidiary. Notice a pattern here?

-Goose

 

[flyboyzz1]

OK I see your point. I think this has a great deal to do with how things used to be run...major owning their regional feed...I mean do you really think SWA would go out and start their own regional for the little amount of flying that was originally proposed?

 

[Goose Egg]

I mean do you really think SWA would go out and start their own regional for the little amount of flying that was originally proposed?

Well, that is a good point, and that still may be the case. However, all I'm saying is that this article and potential WN flying have absolutely nothing to do with each other.

-Goose

 

[flyboyzz1]

couldn't agree with you more on that fact...many people wish SKW would come across some new flying but the fact is there is no new flying to be had anyplace. Any additional flying that comes about will be small scale and at the expense of others.

 

[flyingfool]

I just heard Skywest is getting ready to start interviewing again..... For what???

 

[flyboyzz1]

come on that's not even a good attempt at flame!

 

[SkyNation]

Upcoming Recruitment Events
09/22/2008

Pilot Group Interviews
We are currently accepting online applications for the Pilot position, however we are not holding group interviews at this time. Please check back soon for the next scheduled event.

 

[flyboyzz1]

are you trying to prove they are or are not planning on hiring? I believe this is how it has always looked on the site skynation (this is what you could be proving)

 

[SkyNation]

not hiring anytime soon is how I read it

 

[strega7]

I think Horizon only feeds Alaska...is that true?

I quick check of the Alaska Airlines website shows the following;

Codeshare Partners and Regional Affiliates
Flight Numbers Operated By
1-999 Alaska Airlines
1000-1999 American Airlines
2000-2999 Horizon Air
3000-3199 Continental Airlines
3200-3274 Peninsula Airways
3275-3299 Peninsula Airways (Dutch Harbor Flights)
3380-3449 Big Sky Airlines
4000-4799 American Eagle
4800-4999 Era Aviation
5000-5199 Northwest Airlines
6000-6499 Delta Air Lines
6500-6648 Skywest Airlines (dba Delta Connection)
6649-6749 Atlantic Southeast Airlines (dba Delta Connection)
All other flight number ranges are operated by Alaska Airlines
Other Airline Partners
Air France-KLM LAN
British Airways Qantas​

Cathay Pacific Airways


As one can see, the Alaska/Horizon relationship is not only between themselves, but includes many other airlines. One can book on "Alaska Airlines" but travel on Horizon on anyone else above and make it to their destination without ever setting foot on an actual Alaska Airlines aircraft.

I wonder why no Comair?

 

[RedDogC130]

I quick check of the Alaska Airlines website shows the following;

Codeshare Partners and Regional Affiliates
Flight Numbers Operated By
1-999 Alaska Airlines
1000-1999 American Airlines
2000-2999 Horizon Air
3000-3199 Continental Airlines
3200-3274 Peninsula Airways
3275-3299 Peninsula Airways (Dutch Harbor Flights)
3380-3449 Big Sky Airlines
4000-4799 American Eagle
4800-4999 Era Aviation
5000-5199 Northwest Airlines
6000-6499 Delta Air Lines
6500-6648 Skywest Airlines (dba Delta Connection)
6649-6749 Atlantic Southeast Airlines (dba Delta Connection)
All other flight number ranges are operated by Alaska Airlines
Other Airline Partners
Air France-KLM LAN
British Airways Qantas​

Cathay Pacific Airways


As one can see, the Alaska/Horizon relationship is not only between themselves, but includes many other airlines. One can book on "Alaska Airlines" but travel on Horizon on anyone else above and make it to their destination without ever setting foot on an actual Alaska Airlines aircraft.

I wonder why no Comair?

Thanks....there goes that theory.