SkyWest Announcement is in...

[10nCLR]

But the four 200s skyw loses on the delta side will just be reallocated to help fulfill the midwest option

No, we will get reallocated junk a/c from Comair instead.

 

[Erlanger]

This is what the President and COO of Skywest said in part today in an email.

This deal provides significant opportunity for our employees, allows us to revitalize our fleet, and enables us to operate for additional carriers at LAX.

One of the most important aspects of the agreement is the release of United exclusivity at LAX, which opens the door of opportunity for SkyWest on the West Coast. The release of exclusivity in Los Angeles is key to continued growth in the west.

We're now looking at enormous opportunity with our current and even potential partners because of the quality and credibility of our airline.

 

[10nCLR]

As also posted: from SkyWest, Inc. currently has not selected a manufacturer for these aircraft, however it will begin discussions with both Bombardier and Embraer as potential suppliers of the aircraft. It is anticipated that deliveries would begin in late 2008 and continue through 2009.

Now that is interesting. E170s or E175 maybe?

 

[Erlanger]

As also posted: from SkyWest, Inc. currently has not selected a manufacturer for these aircraft, however it will begin discussions with both Bombardier and Embraer as potential suppliers of the aircraft. It is anticipated that deliveries would begin in late 2008 and continue through 2009.

Now that is interesting. E170s or E175 maybe?

Personally, I don't think Skywest wants Embraer jets. I think this is just a negotiating ploy with Bombardier.

 

[WSurf]

And don't forget boys and girls that you are ALSO trading 4 CRJ-50s for 4 76 seat CR9s too on the Delta side. Not a lot of growth there on the Delta side. Maybe rumors of extra MD90s from China will become true? You never know. And, we are hiring BTW.(the last newhire class had 4 SLC 757/767 postions too)

Bye Bye--General Lee

Sup Lee! 9,300 post! You are closing in on 10,000!!!!

I think FI sends a bunch of prizes when you hit that mark.

 

[General Lee]

Sup Lee! 9,300 post! You are closing in on 10,000!!!!

I think FI sends a bunch of prizes when you hit that mark.

Can't wait! That is the only reason I post on here, to get prizes! Oh yeah, and to needle people while stirring the pot.

Anything new going on in New Bern? Any new routes for you guys or trips other than HXD layovers at the Tiki hut?

Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[BID]

I wonder if SkyWest will ever feed for Continental again?

 

[Erlanger]

I wonder if SkyWest will ever feed for Continental again?

Isn't it rumored that Continental wants to expand big time and open a base at LAX by 2009?

 

[nimtz]

I wonder if SkyWest will ever feed for Continental again?

God I hope not...

 

[SkyW120]

22 that pay pilots a lot more than the 23 going away! Good news!

Not if they are replacing mainline 737's.

 

[Tomct]

Funny how this comes out while the Union Vote is going on....hmmmm. Something along the lines of throwing the hook/line........ting...ting...ting...WHAMMO!! Once again...he will have you guys following that "proverbial" carrot. DON'T DO IT GUYS!! Something is a brewin and I don't think ya'll are going to like it!

 

[QueensPilot]

Why not replace the Brasilias with new ATRs? I flew Skywest from SFO to Modesto in May. It was a 20 minute flight at 8000 or 12000, in the Brasilia. Would a jet be really efficient on this run?

 

[Oakum_Boy]

Why not replace the Brasilias with new ATRs? I flew Skywest from SFO to Modesto in May. It was a 20 minute flight at 8000 or 12000, in the Brasilia. Would a jet be really efficient on this run?

Because the ATR would take two hours to get there.

 

[FlySacto]

Why not replace the Brasilias with new ATRs? I flew Skywest from SFO to Modesto in May. It was a 20 minute flight at 8000 or 12000, in the Brasilia. Would a jet be really efficient on this run?

I believe it's 070 going to MOD and 090 coming back to SFO. We quit flying the jet between SFO-SMF and it's just the Bro' now. We can do that run 19min off to on. Do that in the jet! Rumor has it the reduction in the Brasilia is due to LAX not wanting the EMB/The Box combo coming up again.

 

[120% Torque]

Funny how these announcements always come out during union drives. This one isn't anything to write home about though. I remember during the last union drive the company posted a "news flash" on skywestonline, that certain high ranking decision makers were at that very time "in Toulouse France at a certain aircraft manufacturers headquarters discussing airplanes." This, followed by "we need to stay competitive to be able to capitalize on oppertunities". I might have fallen for this but already got suckered during the 99 drive with other similar comments and promises that were later swept under the rug. This play almost always works on new guys though and thats why they time these announcements and speculation as they do. The reality of this announcement is that as those jets come online some guys who comfortably live in base in smaller cities will be commuting to LAX or possibly covering multiple airports to get the flying done. Lets just focus on "MORE JETS", yay and union bad, boo as Ford and Harrison/ Skywest Inc want us too ok?