Chautauqua question

[BTDII]

Re: Hello... McFly...

Alright, everyone grab a Q-tip and clean the wax out of your ears. I don't know about TSA, but Chautauqua is GETTING MORE JETS FOR AIRWAYS, nine more to be exact as announced by our CEO in last week's newsletter, dated May 16, 2003. I may not be a nuclear physicist, but I am smart enough to know that getting more jets mid summer is the exact opposite of losing jets by the end of the year.

I know everyone likes to spread rumors about what they speculate may happen or what they wish would happen, but maybe everyone's posts would be more respected if they were based on actual fact.

I'm sorry man, but there're not just rumors. They are based on fact from those "in the know". The cat was let out of the bag at a recent Q&A that was held here. Whether or not this person was to keep quiet about this info is not known and it would be too late to do anything about it now anyway.

I understand that your getting 9 more A/C, but that would'nt change a thing. Airways wants RJ's and right now until our deliveries the contract carriers are the ones flying them.

Remember it does'nt cost Airways Anything for your company to add planes. Think about, if you were in charge of CHQ and you knew you were going to lose the contract with Airways in say a couple of years. Would'nt you continue to add planes if Airways said they needed you to cover a little more flying. Of course you would, you would want to try to keep making money as long as you could. And by adding nine more planes gives CHQ nine more "fee for departure" aircraft that they can make money on.

I wish you the best, but things will change for the contract carriers in an "unspecified time".

 

[kntrdr]

Re: Re: The difference between CHQ and PSA

Brother Francis,

And as far as I know, no one at PSA is playing games with the jumpseat. Your welcome aboard anytime.

Good Luck
BTDII

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The pilots were/are not PSA pilots. The Captains denying jumpseats are from ALG.
We have list of their names.

 

[328dude]

ERJPusher: This is not a rumor. I wish I could release the info I have on here, but I can't because of "Sensitive Nature" of the document which I have recieved from Crystal City.

Like I said though, don't worry about it. It's not like you guys are going to be filing Chapter 7 or anything.

BTDII: Please find me sometime on line if you can.

 

[hellas]

"How do you like them apples"


Republic Airways Holdings Orders an Additional Twelve Embraer ERJ 145 Regional Jets
Monday May 19, 6:30 pm ET


INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2003--Republic Airways Holdings Inc., the parent of Chautauqua Airlines and Republic Airlines announced today the order of an additional twelve Embraer ERJ 145LR aircraft. Delivery of the first four aircraft will begin in August, with delivery of the remaining eight, subject to Republic Airways Holdings finalizing financing to be completed by February 2004. Three of the aircraft will be placed into service with Chautauqua Airlines and nine aircraft will be placed into service with Republic Airlines. The order is valued at approximately $240 Million.
"The addition of twelve Embraer regional jets to the fleets of Republic Airways Holdings' subsidiaries will offer expanded opportunities with our partner US Airways," said Bryan Bedford Chairman, president and CEO of Republic Airways Holdings. "This order will allow us to further strengthen Republic Airways Holdings' position as an industry leader in delivering high quality, low cost regional jet lift to our major airline partners."

"Today's announcement reflects the continued strong market acceptance of Embraer's 50 seat regional jet. Our customers benefit from the excellent operating economics, reliability and unmatched flexibility, a combination that has led to the deserved popularity of the Embraer ERJ family. Republic Airways Holdings is a valued customer and through its subsidiaries is the third largest operator of Embraer aircraft worldwide," said Mauricio Botelho, President and CEO of Embraer.

Republic Airways Holdings, based in Indianapolis, Indiana is an airline holding company owned by investment funds organized and managed by Wexford Capital LLC, a Greenwich, Connecticut-based investment advisor. Republic currently owns two regional airline subsidiaries: Chautauqua Airlines, based in Indianapolis, Indiana and Republic Airlines, based in Louisville, Kentucky.

Chautauqua offers scheduled passenger service on approximately 430 flights daily to 56 cities in 26 states and Canada through code sharing agreements with three major U.S. airlines. The all-jet airline currently operates a fleet of 71 Embraer regional jets, including 47 ERJ-145s, 15 ERJ-140s and 9 ERJ-135's. All of its flights are operated under its major airline partner brand, such as AmericanConnection, Delta Connection or US Airways Express. The airline employs more than 1,600 aviation professionals.

Chautauqua Airlines is one of only two carriers worldwide that operate all three variants of the ERJ platform including the 135, 140 and 145. The ERJ 145 provides three-abreast, 31" pitch, leather seating designed to increase passenger comfort. Exceptionally designed interiors feature well-sized overhead bins and wardrobes, along with a roomy 71-cu.ft lavatory.

Republic Airlines is a new regional airline, which will operate up to 23 Embraer ERJ 145LR regional jets for US Airways under a fixed-fee code share agreement. Republic is anticipated to begin scheduled service in October, 2003.

More information on Republic Airways Holdings can be found at the company's website at www.rjet.com.



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Contact:
Republic Airways Holdings Inc.
Warren R. Wilkinson, 317/710-4323

 

[328dude]

 

[328dude]

Three of the aircraft will be placed into service with Chautauqua Airlines and nine aircraft will be placed into service with Republic Airlines.

Republic Airlines is a new regional airline, which will operate up to 23 Embraer ERJ 145LR regional jets for US Airways under a fixed-fee code share agreement. Republic is anticipated to begin scheduled service in October, 2003.

If you read the posts above, I never mentioned Rupublic.

Just CHQ, not Republic and TSA. If you dont fly for Republic, and fly for CHQ, you won't be flying USAir colors by fourth quarter according to my summary sheet here. Rupublic will start service with these new airplanes in October 2003.

Hmmm, how bout them apples?

 

[Brother Francis]

I just had a silly thought. I have a lot of those, BTW.

Wouldn't it be funny if these two were actually BB & WH?

 

[Ismokedya]

So far, their level of credibility matchs BB and WH.

 

[medic&cfi]

328 Dude: Time frame for TSA please.

 

[328dude]

End of the year

 

[lear24]

You hot shot ERJ drivers need to chill out. It's slow and it's small. Get over it.

You all do also need to realize that it doesn't hurt U to just terminate your or my flying. They do whatever they want whenever they want and don't give a darn about who suffers as a result. We (the WOs) took concessions for the team, as part of the group, and we still get hosed left and right. You're growing now, and that's good, but don't get too comfortable, we are finally cheaper than you, since they had that lowered bar to make us compete with.

One good thing though, I guess as much as everyone makes fun of CHQ for flying for everyone, it's probably a good business strategy at this point.

 

[md80furloughee]

Blaaaaaaaaaa Blaaaaaaaaa Blaaaaaaaaaa

 

[stillaboo]

You hot shot ERJ drivers need to chill out. It's slow and it's small. Get over it.

Small is relative, however I'm sure mine's bigger than yours is!
Slow? MMO .78 is pretty fast, about the same as most other commercial turbofans. CRJ’s and 57’s (the fastest commercial transports?) are .83 or so. Unless you call yourself ‘Speedbird’, I’d say an ERJ is pretty fast.

-Boo!

 

[PilotRon]

Congrats WO

I agree with my fellow CHQ Pilots. Congrats WO Pilots you are finally getting the Jets you have long deserved.

We will continue to look forward to having you in our jumpseats whenever we can help you out

Chautauqua have served US Airways for many, many years and do and will continue to enjoy providing them with our services as long as they desire. When it comes to an end, we will tip our hats and say, Thanks for your business, and move on.

 

[hellas]

328dud said: "If you read the posts above, I never mentioned Rupublic.

Just CHQ, not Republic and TSA. If you dont fly for Republic, and fly for CHQ, you won't be flying USAir colors by fourth quarter according to my summary sheet here. Rupublic will start service with these new airplanes in October 2003."





"You do like apples dont ya?"

April 28, 2003

Letter from US Airways MEC Chairman to US Airways CEO





Mr. David N. Siegel

President & CEO

US Airways, Inc.

2345 Crystal Drive

Arlington, VA 22227





Dear Mr. Siegel:



Letter of Agreement 83, Accelerated Small Jets, states “no aircraft will be placed into revenue service for Republic Airlines under the US Airways code except with the approval of the Association.”



The Association has been informed that the pilots of Chautauqua Airlines, represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, ratified the “Jets for Jobs” protocols on March 28, 2003. The Teamsters represent this ratification to be “unconditional”.



Since the Chautauqua pilots have now indicated that they are willing to participate in the “Jets for Jobs” program, the Association sees no need for Republic Airlines to operate as a US Airways Code Share partner. With the approval of the "Jets for Jobs" protocols, US Airways should immediately implement the terms of paragraph 2.E. of Letter of Agreement 83 and place additional Chautauqua small jets into service in accordance with the Letter of Agreement.



Sincerely,



Captain William D. Pollock

MEC Chairman



WDP/ep

Cc: US Airways MEC

E.E. Sowell, General Counsel Teamsters Local 747