Skywest flying more planes for Midwest?

[PBRstreetgang]

do they issue the "special heaven sent underwear" at skywest as part of the uniform? have they endorsed mitt romney yet for president?

Mine have skid marks!

 

[Morning Wood]

do they issue the "special heaven sent underwear" at skywest as part of the uniform? have they endorsed mitt romney yet for president?

Gee, I don't know. Do you suppose they do at Jet Blue?

I suppose you think this is funny, but WTF does that have to do with anything?

 

[CitationLover]

Gee, I don't know. Do you suppose they do at Jet Blue?

I suppose you think this is funny, but WTF does that have to do with anything?

nothing, but anytime someone says neeleman or atkin are "smart" or "genius" then you can simply state that they believe in this crap. and they literally believe it's there to hold in the crap.

 

[sbn340mech]

A couple of Skywest mechs did actually get into a bit oftrouble recently for acting like a$$holes on the ground freq while taxiing from hgr to the gate. Overheard their conversation while I was doing ground runs in the GRE. It's never a good sign when your asked for your a/c tail # and then told to contact airport ops when you get to the gate.

 

[bluefly72]

The surveys dont ask whos airplane you were on. You are right, most pax have no clue. It asks if you were satisfied with the service. SkyWest coded flights havve a higher customer satifaction rating. I think it means a lot! I know MidWest pays close attention to it.

If every airline out there had the FA hiring standards Skywest does, customers would be more satisfied...

 

[Bluto]

I think you are hinting that they are good looking, but I have to agree with your statement. I have yet to see a regional airline with overall high quality FA's like we have. Don't get me wrong, they're all pretty much crazy. But ours are better than most.

 

[deadstick]

Just wondering...did any of the Skywest crews (or mechanics for that matter) pick up and move to MKE? Is MKE just a stepping stone to another dom as they build seniority? Just wondering since it's such a small operation.

Also, any additional info on the mechs and what went down?

 

[pilotmyf]

If every airline out there had the FA hiring standards Skywest does, customers would be more satisfied...

Once again, U rah rah, GO SKYYYYYYYYYYYYYYWest!

 

[ROSWELL41]

Whats the story with the supposed 4th codeshare rumor that is going around about SkyWest? Who is the rumored carrier?

 

[BoilerUP]

Whats the story with the supposed 4th codeshare rumor that is going around about SkyWest? Who is the rumored carrier?

CRJ-1000s for US Airways, based in PHX. Air Wisconsin would have secured that flying, but at the last minute our management withdrew their bid.

You heard it here first.

 

[gr8dane]

southwest!

 

[sbn340mech]

Just wondering...did any of the Skywest crews (or mechanics for that matter) pick up and move to MKE? Is MKE just a stepping stone to another dom as they build seniority? Just wondering since it's such a small operation.

Also, any additional info on the mechs and what went down?

I know a lot of the mechs came from Skyway and the rest from other Skywest bases. We still have like 15-20 openings in MX if any of you guys are interested

 

[crashpad]

I was JSing on Mid-Ex and they were saying by early next year they were "going to be turning a corner" and it had to do with growth in the southwest and one seniority list. Anyone else hearing this?

 

[Propsync]

I'd guess doubtful, Crashpad. If they 'grew', it would be on the Skywest side. Don't see how TPG will put any more money in the operation, though. The cost of Skywest alone is killing the operating profit. RASM is down, CASM is up. True to Midwest, finding out too late that 50 seat RJ's won't cut it in their system. The growth plan has bailed on DLH, and heard SEA is next. Also heard no replacement for the 80's.

 

[IdRtherBsailing]

Also heard no replacement for the 80's.

Not true.

 

[GOULET!]

Very true that Skywest is killing the profit. There is no way you are going to make money on a 50 seat RJ with oil at $90+/barrel. Skyway also isnt helping the cause either. I've heard quite a bit of talk lately about Airbus being the replacement for the 80s. Wouldn't be too suprised if they replace the 717s as well.

 

[IdRtherBsailing]

I agree that a complete fleet replacement would make sense. Also TPG owns another company that has 737-8 options that are not going to be used.

 

[SkyNation]

Boiler got it