Virgin America QOL

[Andy]

What you are saying is that JB is going to be STUPID ENOUGH to come into our markets and pull down F/C seat prices??

Seriously? YOUR markets? SFO and LAX were United's hubs long before VX showed up.

 

[Tomct]

Andy,
We are flying those same markets, so wouldn't that make them OUR markets....right???? (potatoe...pototoe)

Blue, with all due respect, the one (Ace in the hole) that none of those other carriers had was Branson. The fact that we are still around after all the BS that has gone on in this industry since 08'...all those others gone, but we are still a ticking. Only because of him of course.

Again, He (Branson) is the wild card and for anyone to compare VX to anyone else that has gone out of business is just talking out their a@*!
Like I said before, hopefully this new guy is our answer...I believe he is, if not, then that's the way the cookie crumbles......I think that is from a movie or something. :laugh:

 

[Mad Dog 80]

Any info on how many pilots Virgin America wants to hire in this window?

 

[Andy]

Andy,
We are flying those same markets, so wouldn't that make them OUR markets....right???? (potatoe...pototoe)

No, they're nobody's markets. The industry is deregulated. I can't believe someone from a startup is laying claim to any city pair.
On second thought, you guys can have JFK-PSP nonstop.

 

[Mud]

From MB...about 20 pilots will be brought on line and another 10-20 to re-fill the pool.

Saw a demo on the narrow body 1st class lie flats for Transcons a legacy is installing. It is unbelievably cool. Huge IFE screens, One by one configuration, basically your own little room. The Business class is nearly comparable to VX's first but VX economy seats are still better, not that that matters. The only detractor is weight. Each lie flat cubicle is 6,000 pounds. Finding the right price point will be interesting but it looks like a game changer to me.

 

[BuckMurdock1]

[QUOTE Each lie flat cubicle is 6,000 pounds][/QUOTE] Huh? That's heavier than a Chevy Tahoe. Sounds a bit high.

 

[ackattacker]

From MB...about 20 pilots will be brought on line and another 10-20 to re-fill the pool.

Saw a demo on the narrow body 1st class lie flats for Transcons a legacy is installing. It is unbelievably cool. Huge IFE screens, One by one configuration, basically your own little room. The Business class is nearly comparable to VX's first but VX economy seats are still better, not that that matters. The only detractor is weight. Each lie flat cubicle is 6,000 pounds. Finding the right price point will be interesting but it looks like a game changer to me.

A lie flat cubicle may be heavy but it doesn't weight as much as a Ford F350 diesel dually. Your numbers are a bit off.

 

[Mud]

Maybe, I was too mesmerized by the shininess. Ha! But I'm pretty sure that's what was said.

 

[duc driver]

So a UA777 with 30 lie flat seat has 180,000 lbs in the first 1/3 of the aircraft. I think your numbers are a little off.
What does a 320 weigh...........

 

[AeroDMB]

Did they mention when interviews will be held or people would be contacted? Thanks!

 

[Q400 Gear Bitch]

Maybe, I was too mesmerized by the shininess. Ha! But I'm pretty sure that's what was said.

I heard him say it too, but I'm pretty sure he meant 6,000 total.

 

[Flyer1015]

Did they mention when interviews will be held or people would be contacted? Thanks!

I'd imagine soon. My understanding is they want classes in March and April. So they'll probably start contacting people later this month and in Feb and interview them.

 

[Andy]

From MB...about 20 pilots will be brought on line and another 10-20 to re-fill the pool.

Saw a demo on the narrow body 1st class lie flats for Transcons a legacy is installing. It is unbelievably cool. Huge IFE screens, One by one configuration, basically your own little room. The Business class is nearly comparable to VX's first but VX economy seats are still better, not that that matters. The only detractor is weight. Each lie flat cubicle is 6,000 pounds. Finding the right price point will be interesting but it looks like a game changer to me.

United has had PS service on transcons for several years. Now Delta and AMR are also fitting some aircraft with First and Business class seats to fly transcons.

British Airways has some A318s with 32 lie flat seats - that's it, just 32 passenger seats on the entire aircraft. It flies London City Center to New York.

 

[The Transporter]

I took the online test yesterday,what time frame is typical to find out if you get an email asking you to complete a questionaire?and secondly, are you advised if you were unsuccessful passing the online test?Thanks

 

[Mad Dog 80]

All I know is if your not successful you will not hear back. What message did you get after completing the assessment?