Continental Airlines Selects Chautauqua to Operate 44 Regional Jets

[Snecma]

This press release just out:


Continental Airlines Selects Chautauqua to Operate 44 Regional Jets

http://www.airlineempires.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=184&Itemid=79

 

[joe_pilot]

Can anyone explain to me what a "capacity purchase agreement" is?

Where will the planes come from?

 

[bvt1151]

I don't think it was a fluke that strong rumors of a Comair purchase were coming out this week, right before this went public...

Oops, don't tell everyone while the unions are still negotiating.

 

[EMB to CRJ]

Can anyone explain to me what a "capacity purchase agreement" is?

Where will the planes come from?

It says in the release that chautauqa the lease them from a 3rd parts so who knows but they are not the coex planes.

 

[Hutchman]

It says in the release that chautauqa the lease them from a 3rd parts so who knows but they are not the coex planes.

All that means is that they wont lease them from continental, which is good since they don't have any to lease. XJT on the other hand leases all of thier planes from CAL. XJT could sublease planes to chitaqua which would make them a 3rd party.

 

[SYX328]

So long as they are not CRJ's. Those airplanes suck, but they may come directly from Brazil, you never know.

 

[Victor Meldrew]

So long as they are not CRJ's. Those airplanes suck, but they may come directly from Brazil, you never know.

Yeah those tiny little converted prop cabin, pencil jets are way more luxurious anyday!!

 

[dojetdriver]

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[bvt1151]

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Those DoJets were very comfortable! Except for that jumpseat, which would catapult you into the first row with little or no warning.

However, I've never had more uncomfortable rides than I have on the ERJ. If you're lucky enough to get a window seat, you've only got half the floor space because of the rediculously small fuselage. I don't like ducking through the cabin, either.

 

[SYX328]

But you know you can at least see out the windows on the ERJ, unlike the CRJ. The CRJ all 4 series the 100/200/700/900 all are very uncomfortable.

 

[DenverCrashpad]

But you know you can at least see out the windows on the ERJ, unlike the CRJ. The CRJ all 4 series the 100/200/700/900 all are very uncomfortable.

The -100 & -200 is the only one with the low windows. The 700 & 900 are comfortable, fast, and have the windows in the right place. The E170/190 are the same as the 700 & 900 but slower.

 

[sniper]

It says in the release that chautauqa the lease them from a 3rd parts so who knows but they are not the coex planes.

Mesa has 36 ERJ's

And they would prefer an all CRJ fleet



COMAIR?

 

[Truckdriver]

The E170/190 are the same as the 700 & 900 but slower.

The only thing the E-jets have in common withe the CRJ's is the number of seats. Other than that, the E-jets are a much more comfortable ride for the pax and in my opinion a much better airplanes.

 

[CaptainChris77]

What does this agreement with CHQ mean for Express Jet pilots. Basically, six months until the first plane leaves the property right? Even if CHQ leased the planes from Xjet, they'd still use their own pilots.

 

[ceo_of_the_sofa]

Republic buys Comair and operates CRJs for Continental? Is this it?

 

[dojetdriver]

Those DoJets were very comfortable! Except for that jumpseat, which would catapult you into the first row with little or no warning.

However, I've never had more uncomfortable rides than I have on the ERJ. If you're lucky enough to get a window seat, you've only got half the floor space because of the rediculously small fuselage. I don't like ducking through the cabin, either.

Yeah, thats basically what I was going to write and then stopped. For some reason I see this thread deteriorating into a penus size contest of which plane is the best. Thanks for picking up the ball.

 

[Bushhatesyou]

Sounds like RP are going to take the A/C from either DL or US.

 

[Av8tor1]

and probably replace those 145s with 170 for Delta or Airways or both.

 

[Whydoitry]

It's not about passenger comfort, ERJs are more efficient and less expensive to operate than CRJs, nothing personal just a fact. CHQ will use their ERJs from another airline and fly them for CAL. CAL will not make as much on the CHQ flying as the XJT flying, XJT is less expensive...lower CASM. The earth will continue to spin, and no XJT pilots will be on the street. GO JIM!

 

[thowe21]

so how is this different than the announcement of 69 planes a few months ago

 

[Superpilot92]

so how is this different than the announcement of 69 planes a few months ago

Its not, the only difference is CHQ isnt getting 69 anymore!!

 

[DoinTime]

It's not about passenger comfort, ERJs are more efficient and less expensive to operate than CRJs, nothing personal just a fact.

I'd like to see your "facts."

 

[5ontheglide]

With this, CHQ will not be getting XJT's airplanes. ...only the flying fly safe.

 

[FR8mastr]

The -100 & -200 is the only one with the low windows. The 700 & 900 are comfortable, fast, and have the windows in the right place. The E170/190 are the same as the 700 & 900 but slower.

Same as the 170/190? I dont think so! By the way what is the speed on the Crj? the 170/190 can cruise at .82 but an everyday figure would be .78 to .80

 

[titans10]

I think every flight for every airline should be flown be a regional pilot. I love my regional {chq).

 

[TEXAN AVIATOR]

******************** Chq!

 

[titans10]

love chq

 

[EMB170Pilot]

******************** Chq!

his pu$$y hurts

 

[EMB170Pilot]

I can hear Fat Albert singing Ludacris to da XJT peeps :laugh:

 

[EMB170Pilot]

Same as the 170/190? I dont think so! By the way what is the speed on the Crj? the 170/190 can cruise at .82 but an everyday figure would be .78 to .80

Actually, it would be LRC to .78