Skywest & Southwest again.....

[flyingfool]

You guys, I'm pretty sure that this was just a typo, and not meant to suggest anything about OO and WN. Threads like this one make me think that we need to create a new verb in the English language: flightinfoed, as in "This was flightinfoed way out of proportion."

-Goose

Are you joking? You really think it was just a typo? Creating a new verb. You sir are a dork!

 

[SkyNation]

it was close to happening before oil shot up. now that it's coming down again, hmmmmmmm

 

[Dubya]

it was close to happening before oil shot up. now that it's coming down again, hmmmmmmm

A little birdie told me that the contract was already signed with stipulations. Southwest gets a chance to hedge at 90 or less..........game on?

W

 

[WalterSobchak]

it was close to happening before oil shot up. now that it's coming down again, hmmmmmmm

There are only three places I've really heard any OO/WN talk in any kind of detail: OO jumpseats, WN jumpseats, and FlightInfo. So, you can take any and all of this however you wish.

That said, I think there COULD be something to this. What little I've heard from other sources beyond other pilots/DXers involves the E-175/-190 and the CRJ-1000 (two aircraft types that are bound to make pilots on both sides cringe).

I can see customer/PR reasons for wanting the E-Jets...they look similar to the 737, therefore less likely to put-off fickle pax who are used to seeing WN paint on aircraft with engines under the wings. For us, it sounds stupid...but for John Q. Pax, that perception is a big thing.

The synergies (I do hate that word) are there for a successful codeshare...the most successful/financially stable major pairing up with the most successful/financially stable regional...

Can you say Denver?

Gup

I dunno, man...as long as there is a United hub in DEN, I'm not sure they would allow it. However, now that the exclusivity deal UAL had in place with SKW at LAX is over and done with, I could see some LAX to lower density markets, as well as LAS/DAL/BWI feed. MDW could work if the aircraft were CRJ's (at least, initially) because, technically, you already have a ton of crews in Chicago...they would just have to hitch a ride on the Orange line instead of the Blue to get to work.

Who knows...this business throws better curveballs than Bert Blyleven ever did.

 

[XPOO]

I thought Lufthansa was the launch customer for the C-series.

 

[10nCLR]

Who wants more Kool-Aid? No thanks, I'm already full of flightinfo.

 

[Minimaniac]

I have no doubt that SWA has researched the viability of regional feed over the past few years. There are a lot of additional markets they could serve, giving them additional ways to stick it to the competition. SWA execs have allegedly been on the property of multiple regionals for "talks", but to date nothing has materialized for anyone. When you see it in a press release, then you can believe it.

I agree with the posts above saying that the 170/175 would be a good fit for SWA. In terms of appearance and comfort, it would be an acceptable airframe. Of course, that in no way means only RAH would be in the running should SWA want regionals. Any company can buy into the Embraer line. But, RAH does have a lot of options for delivery over the next few years...

 

[Metro752]

What About The A320s With Etops?!!?!?!?

 

[Morning Wood]

it was close to happening before oil shot up. now that it's coming down again, hmmmmmmm

Where the airplanes supposed to come from?

 

[AWACO]

They have to get a B scale at southwest somehow. More wonderful news for the regional guys. I wonder if it will be depressing flying to FWA at 64?

 

[flyboyzz1]

I heard they were going to call it the "Luv Connection"

 

[RollinOnMy22sYo]

I'm not sure an E170 class airplane would happen. IF (big if) SWA were to codeshare with a regional it would be strictly to smaller markets. SWA can make a profit in places like LBB and HRL (Hi General Lee) using a 737. If we're talking markets even smaller, would an E170 be viable? Gary K. is way too smart to sign a legacy style fee for departure deal, so the regional partner would have to be able to service those markets efficiently. SWA is big on frequency, so I doubt you'd see just 1 or 2 flights a day. May be a challenge to do profitably for any regional.

 

[Dubya]

Flag on the play

WN= not a flag carrier
OO= flag carrier

The deal is to fly to Mexican/Carribean destinations.


W

 

[rtmcfi]

Please stop all of this speculation till the next union drive.
Thanks,
the management

 

[Goose Egg]

Are you joking? You really think it was just a typo? Creating a new verb. You sir are a dork!

I hold in my hand (well, lap) Vol. 6, Issue 5 of SkyWest Headlines, which contains the article entitled, "We Love LA!... We Luv it!" After a fourth reading of said article, I can honestly say that I think it was either a typo, or a poor choice of intentional misspellings by the author. SkyWest may have been in negotiations with Southwest at one time, but this article has nothing to do with that.

Let me ask you this question; If SkyWest did have something a-brewin' with WN, do you honestly think they would allow the VP of InFlight to leak it out by obliquely referring to it in a company newsletter? Got any other conspiracy theories for me? Do you know who shot JFK?

Here's another verb for ya: outdork, as in you've really got me outdorked if you believe any of this unsubstantiated rumor.

-Goose

 

[GearBayOverheat]

If SWA was going to get involved with a regional then Skywest would be it. Why wouldn't they want to be partners with the best, strongest airline in the free world??

 

[RedDogC130]

If SWA was going to get involved with a regional then Skywest would be it. Why wouldn't they want to be partners with the best, strongest airline in the free world??

Skywest also feeds our competition. Why would SWA get involved with someone who hurts our bottom line with their other business

 

[flyboyzz1]

Skywest also feeds our competition. Why would SWA get involved with someone who hurts our bottom line with their other business

Um that happens all the time. Not saying this would ever happen (I highly doubt it) but I don't think this would be the reason it didn't. Who WOULD SWA get involved with? Are there any regionals who don't feed the competition?

 

[RedDogC130]

Um that happens all the time. Not saying this would ever happen (I highly doubt it) but I don't think this would be the reason it didn't. Who WOULD SWA get involved with? Are there any regionals who don't feed the competition?

I think Horizon only feeds Alaska...is that true?

 

[Goose Egg]

I think Horizon only feeds Alaska...is that true?

And Comair presently only feeds Delta, and Eagle only feeds American.

I think Horizon used to feed Frontier as well, but I that's now done by Lynx, which is a Frontier subsidiary. Notice a pattern here?

-Goose