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[Fokkerflyer]

Hi all-

Wondering how Independence Air is doing these days, haven't heard much about them. I heard their load factor is pretty low. Anyone have some inside scoop?

FF

 

[vc10]

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Hi all-

Wondering how Independence Air is doing these days, haven't heard much about them. I heard their load factor is pretty low. Anyone have some inside scoop?

FF

 

[Yeah]

We are right on track. P2P flying starts to TPA and MCO in a couple weeks and the 319's start flying IAD-MCO and IAD-TPA Nov. 2nd. Loads will be better in Sep. than Aug. The second 319 arrived this weekend. We will be announcing another round of pilot layoffs soon, hopefully the number stays below 100.

 

[Indypilot]

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/041004/45802_1.html

Press ReleaseSource: AMFA National


Strike Possibility Increases as Independence Air Mechanics Ask for Release from Stalled Mediation
Monday October 4, 11:31 am ET

LACONIA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2004--The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) today said that following Independence Air's refusal to present a meaningful comprehensive economic proposal at the bargaining table, AMFA has requested a release from the National Mediation Board's (NMB) Mediation Services, seriously increasing the possibility of a strike.

"The Company has consistently refused to present a comprehensive economic proposal and has completely ignored multiple good-faith AMFA proposals put forward since August 17," said AMFA Region III Director Kevin Wildermuth. "You can't have effective negotiations if only one party is willing to negotiate."

Wildermuth said on Wednesday, September 22, the Company presented a piece-meal proposal on only a few issues and stated that they could not agree to economics until the number of issues was reduced. Yet on March 10, 2004, the Company said they "didn't want to negotiate in the blind" and would not agree to these very same issues until economic costs were established. "In light of the Company's 180-degree flip-flop, it is strikingly obvious that their latest proposal was just another stalling tactic to delay making the economic proposal needed to move this process forward. AMFA believes it is high time for both parties to deal with the comprehensive package."

"After more than two years of negotiations and patiently enduring numerous delays, we believe this process should be moved to completion, and accordingly, we had no responsible alternative but to ask for a release from the mediation process," said Wildermuth. AMFA held informational meetings at Independence Air's three largest maintenance stations and found overwhelming membership support for the release request, which, if granted, automatically initiates a 30-day countdown to a strike.
Contact: AMFA Kevin Wildermuth, 404-808-8120 [email protected]




Source: AMFA National

 

[Indypilot]

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/041004/dcm035_1.html

Press ReleaseSource: Independence Air



Independence Air Welcomes 1,000,000th Customer
Monday October 4, 12:02 pm ET FLYi Employees Celebrate Milestone During Ceremony at Washington Dulles

DULLES, Va., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Low-fare airline Independence Air (Nasdaq: FLYi - News) celebrated its first major customer milestone earlier today by welcoming customer number 1,000,000 aboard flight 1535 from Dayton to Washington Dulles. <LI>(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041004/DCM035 http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031119/DCW018LOGO-a )

The one millionth customer to fly with Independence Air was Kettering, OH resident Nick Coorough, Executive Director of the Riverside Research Institute who was on his way to Washington to attend a business meeting with potential new customers. Following his flight he said, "This is my second experience with Independence Air, and I really love flying with you -- your aircraft and service are excellent and your employees are the greatest." He added, "I typically fly once or twice a week, and used to pay over $800 to get to Washington, but now I can fly Independence Air for under $150 roundtrip. My organization has 230 employees, including 80 in Dayton, and I've told all of them to fly Independence Air whenever they can. You'll definitely be seeing a lot more of us in the future."

Several hundred Independence Air employees and customers greeted the Dayton flight as it arrived at Washington Dulles. As part of the celebration, Mr. Coorough was offered a gift of free roundtrip airfare to any Independence Air destination for his entire family of five, which they are planning to use for an upcoming trip to Orlando.

Chairman and CEO Kerry Skeen said, "Of everything that's developed during our initial rollout period, we are most excited about the extraordinary reaction we're getting from customers who have flown Independence Air. So many people have written and emailed us to say how much they appreciate our low fares, our service and most importantly the enthusiasm of our employees. Today, as we mark the occasion of our one millionth customer, we look forward to greeting millions more in the months ahead. "

The Independence Air system continues to grow, with low-fare service to 38 cities today, one more scheduled for service later this month, and one in November for a total of 40. The Independence Air hub at Washington Dulles is the largest low-fare hub in America in terms of total departures. The company employs approximately 4,700 aviation professionals. For more information about FLYi, Inc. and Independence Air, please visit our website at FLYi.com.

Independence Air is the low-fare airline that makes travel fast and easy for its customers with a customer-first attitude, innovative thinking and a willingness to challenge the status quo.

Independence Air, the "i" logo mark, FLYi.com and Go Your Own Way are service marks of Atlantic Coast Airlines.





Source: Independence Air

 

[Vortilon]

We are right on track. P2P flying starts to TPA and MCO in a couple weeks and the 319's start flying IAD-MCO and IAD-TPA Nov. 2nd. Loads will be better in Sep. than Aug. The second 319 arrived this weekend. We will be announcing another round of pilot layoffs soon, hopefully the number stays below 100.

So how many more furloughs will there be if you stay "right on track"? Lets hope you get off that track and onto a better one!

(BTW, my sister flew you guys over the weekend and had a nice flight. $39 was the fare. PIT-IAD)

 

[Yeah]

So how many more furloughs will there be if you stay "right on track"? Lets hope you get off that track and onto a better one!

(BTW, my sister flew you guys over the weekend and had a nice flight. $39 was the fare. PIT-IAD)

I said hopefully less than 100. Remember were are pulling down ~60 aircraft (41's and 328's) and gaining only 4 buses this year, and 18 next.