ASA What Is It??

[Snapperhead]

Is dat 50 different states?
Supra Regional wif 500 aircraft?
MESA Sux?
Juan out of three aint bad..... bouyyyyyyyyyy

Yo da' man!

 

[RJLoser]

Is this equivelant to hanging out at the bar and "putting out the vibe"

Classic quote. Nice job.

 

[LazyLightnin']

It all sounds like a pre-announcement to me.

 

[Poppa Hodax]

What do they mean by "super regional carrier"?

Does super regional equate to sub-major?

I would like to think this is part of a larger effort or plan. If not, it is a bit of a disappointing waste of resources. Then again, the marketing folks (as well as all those not directly involved in the generation of revenue) need to justify their jobs now and again.

So we can return to our normal agenda of name calling and Rick Rolling, right?

 

[damnflyboy]

Is this equivelant to hanging out at the bar and "putting out the vibe"

Yes. It is. And whoever designed the new logo---it's a ripoff of the US Coast Guard and Cessna logos...that is if they just had sex and gave birth to another logo. Tell me I'm wrong. Maybe this means we're getting boats?

Exhibit A:
http://www.paddlinginstructor.com/images/stories/logos/us_coastguard_logo.gif

Exhibit B:
http://www.epicaviation.com/images/cessna_logo.jpg

Exhibit C:
http://www.flyasa.com/

 

[CFI2766]

Sounds ambitious.

Patiently waiting with an open mind. This could mean something positive for the future.


FWIW, however hopeful we are for the future, it would be helpful to reference question #11 of the FAQ document:

11. We just got new crew wings and emblems with the "ASA" logo – are we going to change those again?

(addressing the process of acquiring new wings and emblems)
...
We will use this opportunity to ensure we gain the most competitive rates from the vendor we choose...

It would be helpful to remember this concept as it applies to mainline 'partners' selecting carriers for contracts. I don't really see anything new in the business plan, as laid out today, that will make AS more competitive from a financial standpoint in the regional lift market.

Remember, though, that we own the red box.

 

[Oakum_Boy]

Ok weird. How can they be so naive. 500 airplanes means they buy every other regional. Totally over the top and a mega liability for the leadership if it's just a marketing gimmick.

 

[CaribPilot]

Hey quick question....Would it bother anybody if i got the new logo tatted on my right inner thigh?

 

[Redan]

Hey quick question....Would it bother anybody if i got the new logo tatted on my right inner thigh?

That's all on you cousin

 

[damnflyboy]

hey quick question....would it bother anybody if i got the new logo tatted on my right inner thigh?

hahahahahahaha!

 

[i fly boxes]

does this mean you are buying pinnacle? Please do, our management team is terrible

 

[Oakum_Boy]

It means:

We aspire to be the world's most trusted and respected super duper regional airline flying every RJ ever built to all 57 states. How we're going to get there, is beyond anyone.

 

[JumpersAway]

I'm inclined to believe this is more than just hype. I'm with others here that are thinking this is a sort of a "T-off" for further announcements and growth. It doesn't seem that this airline posesses the type of leadership to blow hot air with no basis. Something will come of this- watch.

Glad to see there is an end in sight to the furloughs we have on the street. Seems to me we'll be getting them back sooner, rather than later. I suspect this to be "step 1" in the process.

 

[i fly boxes]

So is Skywest going to furlough then because with you guys taking over everything in america, will there be anything left for skywest to do?

 

[MONKEY]

SkyWest has 296

Ok weird. How can they be so naive. 500 airplanes means they buy every other regional. Totally over the top and a mega liability for the leadership if it's just a marketing gimmick.

SkyWest has 296 aircraft. How many does ASA have? Inc may not be that far off.

 

[thesource]

So if this all happens:
500 aircraft, 50 states, in 5 years.
Forget Super regional. That would place Atlantic Southeast squarely as a
Major airline. The type of aircraft does not matter, nor does the size.
I should be able to expect about 150,000 a year on the 700/900.
Things are looking up for sure.

 

[Oakum_Boy]

SkyWest has 296 aircraft. How many does ASA have? Inc may not be that far off.

SkyWest Inc. has around 450+ airplanes. The problem (or not problem) is that the 500 number is the vision for Atlantic Southeast, and not Inc.

 

[boknowsASA]

SkyWest has 296 aircraft. How many does ASA have? Inc may not be that far off.

"Atlantic Southeast" has 160 aircraft.

http://www.flyasa.com/prod/media/company-fact-sheet/

 

[CX880]

I like the new colors. The only thing it's missing is an ASA CRJ-1000.

 

[ke4akj1976]

Q400 and E170/190

Q400's and E170/190 would really be nice.