a MAJOR announcement @ SkyWest

[JBcrjca]

There are so many rumors floating around recently that it's hard to keep them all straight. For now all we can do is hope that United gets their ducks in a row, Delta keeps us in the DCI family, and that SGU is planning for the worst. I'm not gonna get too worried about 70-130 seaters until I see it parked on the ramp broken. Then I'll believe the rumors.

 

[General Lee]

Hawkowl88,

Well, those 70 seat RJ's currently have big problems with their center fuel tanks. Apparently there is an AD out for them, and that restricts the amount of fuel to be put in them, which limit's their range greatly. Delta wants them to fly from DCA-DFW etc, and they can't make it in the headwinds. OOOPS. And I read on another forum that it will take a long time to fix them all. That really is a debacle. And, ASA and Comair are running out of gate space--especially in ATL. The CVG terminal is full also, so they have to go somewhere. I am sure the B-concourse can house some RJ's, and there might be more space available if UAL doesn't make it. I think Skywest would sell a lot of the gates in Salt Lake City if you had no Delta feed. You could try to compete---with ASA/Comair and Delta, but might lose. Now, I think you have a great product and don't think it would happen any time soon, but look at the facts. Delta left you with a 6 month severance notice possibility---and ASA/Comair are getting tons of RJ's. They are running out of space in ATL and CVG. And remember---DCI can only legally fly 43% of our flying. IF they try to shrink mainline, they will shrink the % of DCI flying also. I think it is smart that Skywest gets 717's. If UAL does bite the dust, Skywest will be there to pick up the passengers. I do not think that Skywest will ever go away---they have a better chance at becoming bigger. But, the Delta side of the equation is questionable.

Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[House_X]

Well, I'm still waiting for Skywest to support us here at ACA on what United has in store for United Express carriers...if we aren't getting paid, you can bet Skywest isn't far behind...I hope to see all United Express carriers "United" (no pun intended) on this issue.

Also, if Delta is so pleased with Skywest, then why do I see multitudes of Comair deadheads headed into SLC? It's only a matter of time before Delta's division all the bases is complete.

As for Hotwing's comment about ACA, our payscale and work rules speak for itself.

1. commuter clause included in contract
2. no junior manning
3. see #2
4. training pay
5. 2nd year F/O pay approx. $35/hr

Currently, both Skywest and ACA are very good companies to work for...hopefully the United situation will stabilize and both our organizations will benefit.

House

 

[hotwing]

to interview or not to interview?

Well -- okay, with all this news and uncertain prospects, should one take the chance right now?

 

[inthepool]

Hell yes take the chance. Suppose you get hired, UAL pulls through, and SKW puts on a bigger type. All of a sudden you're at one of the strongest regionals in the country with a possible chance to fly bigger iron. Worse comes to worst by the time you end up furloughed the war will be over, the economy will likely turn up, and there will be other oppurtunities. Don't pass up what might be the oppurtunity of a lifetime.

 

[Rvrrat]

reaching critical mass.

Anyone interested in taking odds that SKYW will go it on their own?

 

[Splert]

Odds are they will not go 100% at-risk.


Me thinks...

 

[TankerPuke]

I too will believe it when I see it, but I also heard from someone whose brother (whose cousin whose sisters friend whose dogs master) works for GE Finance that SkyWest is CURRENTLY negotiating (spl?) for the 717 to do our own AT RISK flying. Things are happening...glad an thankful to be where I am.

PUKE

 

[Russ]

Gen Lee
I don't mean this to be mean spirited, but alot of those RJ's you a mentioned are to replace Delta, to supplement Delta on routes and to open new ones to smaller cities. In short they will continue to do what they have been doing for awhile now. I don't get a warm and fuzzy from it, but its whats happening. The number of connection carriers is growing, not shrinking. The day we(SkyWest) flew our first flight into DFW it was a given that the other connection carriers would be coming to SLC. Its memories of a hub shutdown that is powering the intergration. To view it as otherwise in this atmosphere is wishful thinking by others.

 

[brew3departure]

Shaking the rust off of the LGB 717

Hello all,

To the person who mentioned Long Beach receiving a sharp increase in 717 orders -- the line is moving, albeit slowly, thanks to Midwest Ex...pardon me...Midwest Airlines order for 25 717's - first due to arrive in March.

It was my understanding that Boeing sweetened the deal a little bit with MidEx because they were up against closing the entire production line down in the midst of TWA and anyone else who had orders deferring them soon after the 11th.

The AirTran order will definitely inject more life into the whole operation than ours...sigh. Ah, well. Just thought I'd mention that.

Take care,
-brew3

 

[Midnight Mike]

The Long Beach 717 production line is moving at a dismal "1" airplane per month, that is a snails pace, they are probably only working "1" or "2" shifts.

Boeing actually wanted to shut the plant down, Midwest kept the line open, with the threat of "No 717, we want Airbus"

So yes, if the Skywest rumor were too come true, they actually may pump out "2" airplanes a month....

 

[fr8doggydog]

And I thought it was the Alaska acquisition announcement...

 

[Singlecoil]

And I thought it was the Alaska acquisition announcement...

That's right, the Alaska Board of Director's meeting is this week, what a coincidence. Look for Skywest to buy out Alaska and staple all the Horizon and Alaska pilots to the bottom of the list.

 

[CFI'er]

Sky West And Boeing's Web Site

If you look at the Boeing’s web site, under Commercial Aircraft, the orders for the B-717 is at zero. Look at the listings for airlines, Sky West is not found. What is the holding company that holds the leases on SkyWest airplanes?

 

[Midnight Mike]

Still waiting for the major announcement!