Allegiant 757 Operation and Pilot Bases - Questions

[johnsonrod]

I am sure someone has already covered these questions but I can't find the answers. So, with the growing number of Hawaiian destinations:

1. I thought Allegiant originally planned a Honolulu pilot base. Still happening?
2. Besides LAS, will Allegiant offer any other mainland 757 pilot bases?
3. As expected, is the 757 going pretty senior for Capt/FO?
4. What is the total number of 757s expected for the fleet (will Allegiant likely order more than 6-7)?


Lastly, has the A320 replacement rumor gone anywhere or was it just an HR typo????

 

[reepicheep]

1. Still don't know
2. Just LAS for now, doubtful any others would be added
3. Pretty senior in both seats but not insanely so
4. Just 6; no plans or desire expressed for more but you never know
5. A third fleet type announcement is probably imminent. Globally it seems like more of a buyer's market for used Airbuses than for 737NG's.

 

[Golden Falcon]

Globally it seems like more of a buyer's market for used Airbuses than for 737NG's.

Thats because used airbuses are high maintenance throw-away airplanes...please pray your outfit doesn't go that route...lived it, flown them..keep your fingers crossed...

 

[reepicheep]

Most pilots I know would prefer Boeing...that said either one will be an upgrade over the current MD-80-O-Saurus.

 

[ROSWELL41]

Is it true the 757 pays the same as the MD-80?

 

[Noodles]

Yes, it pays the same.

They are also looking at more 75's, possibly from AA.

 

[polarjet205]

AAY seen at Cecil Feild Fl..

Just wondering.. I was at Cecil Field about 3 weeks ago and saw one of the Alligiant 75's out front of a MRO center.. is that where you guys have major repair or checks done?

 

[Vegaspilot99]

Cecil Field is where they go thru induction, have their winglets added (if neede) and any config changes done.

 

[HighSpeedClimb]

They just announced BOI-HNL service starting in Oct

 

[Golden Falcon]

They just announced BOI-HNL service starting in Oct

Do people in Idaho even know where Hawaii is??