Lufthansa to Buy Stake in JetBlue

[FlyAuburn]

You never know for sure how this is going to work out. I will give you one example where it wasn't beneficial for a US carrier.

USAir in early 1990's was hurting and British Airways stepped in with some cash to help USAir avoid bankruptcy. They codeshared on flights in and out of the USAir hubs (PIT, PHL, CLT). However, listening to Steven Wolf at a roadshow soon after he came to USAir, he stated that he would end the USAir/British Airways codeshare quickly since British Airways was getting all the benefit (due to the revenue sharing provisions tied to the help USAir had received earlier).

The point is, wait until all the details are out before deciding whether or not this is truly in Jetblue's best interest or Jetblue is getting robbed by a better financially positioned company.

Good point. According to Dave Barger, details should be out in the next few days. We'll see...

 

[General Lee]

Well, it is an interesting development. It will mean better credit thanks to a stronger partner like Lufthansa, but it also means you at Jetblue probably will not fly widebody equipment across the Atlantic. Why? Because Lufthansa will handle that for you. With the new Open Skies agreement, Lufthansa can fly from ANYWARE in Europe to ANYWHERE in the US, as long as there are slots and gates available at any of the airports. So, Lufthansa will use you for feed at JFK, BOS, etc, and you will feed them to all of Europe. Regardless, it is good to have rich friends.


Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[Kharma Police]

Lufthansa runs a tight ship. Good news for JB. German efficiency is second to none.

Daimler Chrysler? Oh, how I miss Dr.Z!

 

[stb]

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It will be interesting to see if the port authority allows Jetblue to open a customs facility in their new terminal. That would certainly be quite a coup for LH and allow their pax access to connections in this beautiful new terminal.

Dont know about a customs at T-5 in JFK but Jetblue has plans for customs at a new T-6 terminal.

 

[Tomct]

You never know for sure how this is going to work out. I will give you one example where it wasn't beneficial for a US carrier.

USAir in early 1990's was hurting and British Airways stepped in with some cash to help USAir avoid bankruptcy. They codeshared on flights in and out of the USAir hubs (PIT, PHL, CLT). However, listening to Steven Wolf at a roadshow soon after he came to USAir, he stated that he would end the USAir/British Airways codeshare quickly since British Airways was getting all the benefit (due to the revenue sharing provisions tied to the help USAir had received earlier).

The point is, wait until all the details are out before deciding whether or not this is truly in Jetblue's best interest or Jetblue is getting robbed by a better financially positioned company.

To compare US mgmnt with JB is pretty sad! That is like comparing apples and oranges. Not even CLOSE! I am sure that their mgmnt (B6) is MUCH SMARTER than the idiot Wolf. Watch and see....

 

[The Prussian]

Another interesting side note of this developement is the realization that Lowecure is alive and well...

 

[brainhurts]

Has anyone mentioned that the Germans like goatees?

 

[DIAMONDDD]

Beginning of the end?














That's for you Longhorn!

 

[Ex737Driver]

It will be interestig to see if paxs want to get out of a Lufty first class seat and into a blue chip, blue collar seat next to bubba.

 

[viper01]

It will be interestig to see if paxs want to get out of a Lufty first class seat and into a blue chip, blue collar seat next to bubba.

Well if I had to fly coach jetblue would be my first choice over any legacy. Great product especially the 190's

 

[lowecur]

It will be interestig to see if paxs want to get out of a Lufty first class seat and into a blue chip, blue collar seat next to bubba.

Rest assured my friend that LH is protecting it's arz from a possible UA/DL merger in the not too distant future.

JFK/BOS/MCO are three strong feeds that B6 can give LH. B6 says to stay tuned for further international codeshares in the near term other than Lingus.

If Jetblue gets enough pressure from these International carriers, they will add a First Class section. It's one way to reduce domestic at T-6, add a few widebody gates, and keep the FAA happy. Only makes sense to add First Class if you have the customers willing to ante up the jingle. International feed will do just that, particulary as LH becomes a large player from other EU cities.

Incidently, wonder why this deal got done in a few months? Stock price! Jetblue's was sinking fast, and waiting would only hurt both companies. Look for an announcement in the future about gate space at the new terminal and a codeshare agreement.

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[DIAMONDDD]

It will be interestig to see if paxs want to get out of a Lufty first class seat and into a blue chip, blue collar seat next to bubba.

Good question. Another good question: Will pax get off of a big ol' comfy 777 out of EWR and squeeze their hind end into a EMB 135/145 to get the rest of the way to their destination. I don't know. Has it ever been tried?
Stay tuned, I guess.

 

[Ex737Driver]

Good question. Another good question: Will pax get off of a big ol' comfy 777 out of EWR and squeeze their hind end into a EMB 135/145 to get the rest of the way to their destination. I don't know. Has it ever been tried?
Stay tuned, I guess.

Good point. Time will tell if we (CAL) continue to reduce our dependancy on 50 seaters, which is all our regional feed will ever be able to fly.

 

[GuinessGuy]

I hope you guys (CAL) keep it like that........You should own anything above 70!!!!!!!!

 

[rayford steele]

It will be interestig to see if paxs want to get out of a Lufty first class seat and into a blue chip, blue collar seat next to bubba.

That middle seat on the CO 737 is a real peach. Love it! Loved my three hour ride with NO snack and one cup of diet coke too. Yes I was on full fare tickets but I was a mere shlep in coach.