Jetblue headed to ORD?

[zkmayo]

ORD-JFK and ORD-LGB will be the next routes announced. Was supposed to be announced about 10 days ago, but some last minute issues with the Chicago port authority in ref to gates.

Lowecur, I believe you are right after all about the 319. I can see jb getting some of those within 2 years. i think the g st.martin effect is a big factor in that decision.

 

[lowecur]

ORD-JFK and ORD-LGB will be the next routes announced. Was supposed to be announced about 10 days ago, but some last minute issues with the Chicago port authority in ref to gates.

Lowecur, I believe you are right after all about the 319. I can see jb getting some of those within 2 years. i think the martin st. george effect is a big factor in that decision.

I assume you are getting this through the drip down effect. Yeah, I think the ORD thing will happen and I still think STL will get a mini-base for the 190.

The 319 thing is being discussed over on airliners.net. It comes off a thread over at Flyertalk where an FA for Jetblue stated it was mentioned in a training class by an instructor at MCO. Still rumor, but it sure makes sense to me. (200) 320s is just too many in this type of environment. Jetblue needs to keep the 320 between 100-130 units and then substitute the rest of the order with the 319. I look for them to sell off another 5-10 units in 2007. Probably will not be able to get any 319s until 2008.

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[lowecur]

looks like the rumor was true

This was posted on the another website. Looks like Jetblue actually did request the slots from the FAA and wants prompt action to start service in Nov. Shouldn't be long till an announcement is made.

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http://dmses.dot.gov/docimages/pdf98/415940_web.pdf

 

[Prop2Jet]

Hey here is an idea, instead of blaming all the CEo's of "your" companies, why don't you work your way up into management and fix things! Start your own airline and do it right!
See most people here just bash their management, their CEOs etc... But no one here gives any solid advice as to how to resolve this problem. That is the core problem in this industry. Everyone complains and no one acts. The faults of the CEO also lay on your shoulders as well.

 

[727RedTails]

Prop2Jet,

Nice idea to work our way up to management. The only problem with that is airlines are in the good ole boy network. They're all buddies and somehow I don't think they would let a pilot into their ranks.

 

[lowecur]

UAL busts balls

UAL responded to the Jetblue letter to the FAA very quickly(it shows they read these boards). They want Jetblue to wait until Oct 29th, 2006 before applying. They say this is proper protecol, and my guess is they are right. Jetblue will probably be forced to postpone any start date until probably 30 days after the approval.

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http://dmses.dot.gov/docimages/p87/416545.pdf

 

[5ontheglide]

Is JETBLUE opening a PIT base? Anyone?

 

[Fins Up]

Is JETBLUE opening a PIT base? Anyone?

Highly doubt it...but what do I know.

GO STEELERS!!!

 

[Yuppyguppy]

I guess anybody could do well with free airplanes, free maintenance, no pilot contract, and gates and slots at the most coveted airports given to them by the politicians but then again what do I know...not much I guess.

 

[murano]

Did you guys hear someting? I thought I heard someone say something.....

 

[labbats]

Wednesday, October 4, 2006

JetBlue asks to fly to Chicago O'Hare​

JetBlue has asked the Federal Aviation Administration for landing rights at Chicago O'Hare. Flights could begin as early as November, if JetBlue's application wins approval. In the carrier's application with the FAA (PDF file), "JetBlue asserts it is a 'New Entrant Air Carrier' and is herein requesting the [FAA] Administrator's approval for the following eight arrival authorizations: 0830, 0930, 1000, 1030, 1100, 1130, 1130 and 1800."

 

[Zipperhead]

I guess anybody could do well with free airplanes, free maintenance, no pilot contract, and gates and slots at the most coveted airports given to them by the politicians but then again what do I know...not much I guess.

What a RETARD...yea, our planes were given to us buy Airbus because they make so much money that they are now giving planes away, and maintenance, yea, that's free to. Good grief dude, do a little research before you spout off like an idiot...............

 

[Fins Up]

I guess anybody could do well with free airplanes, free maintenance, no pilot contract, and gates and slots at the most coveted airports given to them by the politicians but then again what do I know...not much I guess.

tard.

 

[waterski]

Fin whats up with the avatar

 

[IB6 UB9]

I guess anybody could do well with free airplanes, free maintenance, no pilot contract, and gates and slots at the most coveted airports given to them by the politicians but then again what do I know...not much I guess.

Did someone shave and bathe you while you were in the coma?

 

[Fins Up]

Fin whats up with the avatar

I know you're aware of my affinity for all things Buffett. I'm have a margarita right now. Oops, late for showtime. Gotta go.

 

[FlyUnited]

I doubt that JB will be allowed unless they can find another airline willing to sell or lease their available slots. UAL and AA were forced to reduce flights because of congestion so it would be a hard sell to get them to change this stance.

United's quick response (and I'd guess AA's should be next) will pretty much seal JB's chance of entering ORD at this time. They can go to MDW with all the other LCC's.

 

[lowecur]

I doubt that JB will be allowed unless they can find another airline willing to sell or lease their available slots. UAL and AA were forced to reduce flights because of congestion so it would be a hard sell to get them to change this stance. Actually, I would bet the slots were cut as much as they were as a way to get other airlines in the door. It was reported that US Airways will give up one of their unused gates since their merger with AmericaWest.

United's quick response (and I'd guess AA's should be next) will pretty much seal JB's chance of entering ORD at this time. AA has already responded and said they have no problem with it. They can go to MDW with all the other LCC's.

It's just amazing to me that the DOJ allows these quasi monopolies at key airports around the country. The response by UAL is sour grapes. They say protocol needs to be followed and that Jetblue cannot file a request until after 10/28/06. I'm not sure how the FAA will respond, but I personally see no problem with getting the request in prior to that date and letting the FAA make a pre-emtive decision to be effective after 10/28/06. Hopefully that will be the way it goes, but either way I believe Jetblue is in!

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[A350]

FWIW....I heard the slots were Indy Air's arrival slots.

A350

 

[Dizel8]

They can go to MDW with all the other LCC's.

You are so right, certainly don't want those LCC's hanging out at ORD, that place should be reserved for the real airlines!