jetBlue MCO base to be or not to be?

[Wheres the van?]

Any fresh rumors as to the liklihood of an MCO base?

 

[Whiskerbizkit]

Nope. Maybe next year

 

[Fins Up]

I would say yes, definitely. The question is when. I would guess we are waiting until we can establish an international hub there. We have so many flights out of MCO that it would make sense to make it a base.

On the other hand I really enjoy the layovers. I'll be sad when a base takes those away, or the JB Lodge. I love being able to walk to Friday's, Roma's, Hooters, and especially the Ale House - my second home down there.

 

[WateryGrave]

I would say yes, definitely. The question is when. I would guess we are waiting until we can establish an international hub there. We have so many flights out of MCO that it would make sense to make it a base.

On the other hand I really enjoy the layovers. I'll be sad when a base takes those away, or the JB Lodge. I love being able to walk to Friday's, Roma's, Hooters, and especially the Ale House - my second home down there.

Too many bad memories from training, please make it stop...

I cringe every time I see the triple MCO in open time.

 

[Fins Up]

Too many bad memories from training, please make it stop...

I cringe every time I see the triple MCO in open time.

Yeah training kicked my ass. I ain't that smart though. The Ale House was a second home and what I call a "comfort station" for a bunch of us. Lots of drink specials, cheap food, and an outdoor deck. It's worth the walk.

 

[B190Captain]

Yeah training kicked my ass. I ain't that smart though. The Ale House was a second home and what I call a "comfort station" for a bunch of us. Lots of drink specials, cheap food, and an outdoor deck. It's worth the walk.

I agree with that!! But love MCO!! send me your trips!!

 

[Fins Up]

I agree with that!! But love MCO!! send me your trips!!

Every overnight I have this month is in MCO. Didn't plan it that way. Just did some swapping for a better schedule.

 

[Chronic Jetlag]

MCO base will not happen until the slot/congestion problems are sorted out with the gov't in JFK. The FAA gave all carriers until the end of this year to do so before it steps in with slot restrictions. If JB were to announce an MCO base, its competitors would claim that JB should pull back it's ops in JFK due to its new and increased base in MCO. No carriers want to decrease service in JFK especially JB.

 

[Wheres the van?]

The fact that the flight crew climb aboard in MCO or FLL or JFK has little relevence,the aircraft will either be pointed at or away from JFK.

 

[maremare505]

Too many bad memories from training, please make it stop...

I cringe every time I see the triple MCO in open time.

What was so bad down in MCO for you?