Southwest, New Crew Base announcment

[FNG_that's me]

SNA, ONT or SAN.

Will be the new launching point for Hawaii/Mexico Intl flights.

 

[slaquer5]

MDW or BWI. These two non-hubs have too much traffic not to be the best and most likely sites. PHL is too crappy an airport with terrible delays for SWA's tastes.

No, No,No, I really think it might be Dallas, or HOU, or even PHX... Thats what I think.: )

 

[flysafe]

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[Aplus9]

TPA....another hot, humid base with a high cost of living. Definitely will be TPA.

 

[singlespeed]

DFW anyone?

 

[flint4xx]

I'm gonna say we open TWO bases. Haven't a clue where however.

 

[flint4xx]

Ahhhh don't you miss it? And managements appreciation of your skills? About as much as I miss Bogota traffic...

Standby for phone call and Hedonism Resort tickets once I hit 50... That's about 15 years at Captain pay you'll be missing...

Whats the cost of living in LAS I'd have to figure in the cost of the Checken Ranch on that figure...



still have the mini cooper? Si. Tu quieres comprarlo?

later

Le diga a mi favorito ASAC que el puede besar mi culo!

 

[K-Mart]

TPA....another hot, humid base with a high cost of living. Definitely will be TPA.

Not to mention that would be three bases all in hurrican alley. I hope the company isn't just running computer models to base their decision on this. Besides, TPA is a nice overnight.

 

[Mach 80]

Heard the company doesn't much care about the hurricane factor. Rare enough that it isn't much of a factor in decision I heard.

 

[K-Mart]

Heard the company doesn't much care about the hurricane factor. Rare enough that it isn't much of a factor in decision I heard.

Thats too bad cause one bad one could put that area out of it like New Orleans. Of course, the same thing could be said about OAK. I just hate to see money spent opening a base and have it wiped out down the road. I'm biased too, I can't stand Florida.

 

[northstar]

Tampa was ruled out today. The hardest part about making Vegas work is that capacity planning is having a hard time making the pairings line up. There is too much of an overlap right now. They'll make it happen though.

 

[FlyBoeingJets]

With TPA ruled out....


I say -- LAS

Right behind -- STL, MCI, BNA

Third tier --PHL, DEN (Due to growth required to make sense)

 

[N1kawotg]

Where was it said Tampa was ruled out?

 

[northstar]

Where was it said Tampa was ruled out?

In the "Galley" conference room on the 3rd floor. Anything else?

 

[IAHERJ]

Will it be a 737 base?

 

[Luke's Dad]

In the "Galley" conference room on the 3rd floor. Anything else?

It seems like if an announcement was coming, they wouldn't still be eliminating or debating options. The good thing about SWA is that they keep their cards close until the last minute. Does that jive with the "Galley" info?

 

[northstar]

It seems like if an announcement was coming, they wouldn't still be eliminating or debating options. The good thing about SWA is that they keep their cards close until the last minute. Does that jive with the "Galley" info?

I see your point. The whole announcement thing is a rumor too. Two weeks ago it was planned that a big announcement was to be made. The announcement was made. It had to do with the restructuring of Vp's due to being top heavy. Even after that was made, people with a new crew base on their mind expected the announcement to be the crew base, and I guess some are still waiting. Only my 2 cents.

 

[jp1030]

looks like LAS, too bad.

 

[herc17]

TPA no joy

Are we sure TPA is a no go?

 

[737tanker]

Will it be a 737 base?

Since SWA only flies 737s I think there is a good chance it will be a 737 base.

On a serious note the SWAPA VP on another forum said that TPA still looks to be the top choice. However SWAPA is still running the numbers among four choices and will make a recommendation to SWA next week. The SWAPA choices are TPA, LAS, BNA, and MCI.

 

[Beaker]

?

What's the latest?

 

[wings421]

Since SWA only flies 737s I think there is a good chance it will be a 737 base.

On a serious note the SWAPA VP on another forum said that TPA still looks to be the top choice. However SWAPA is still running the numbers among four choices and will make a recommendation to SWA next week. The SWAPA choices are TPA, LAS, BNA, and MCI.

As a SWA wanna-be, come on BNA!

 

[Dangerkitty]

As a SWA wanna-be, come on BNA!

I agree 1000%

 

[menacef15]

I got a chance to briefly talk with Gary Kelley when he was visiting SMF for a grip 'n grin with the company folks last week. He said point blank that we needed to open a crew base next year, but gave no indication whatsoever where it would be or when an announcement was going to be made. He knows the anticipation level is running high over an announcement......

Just me reading the tea leaves and his body language/tone.....I don't think they've decided where the base is going to be yet. I don't think there is any clear-cut winner in this horse race. Knowing how the company is trying to save every last cent they can, I'd imagine Gary would like to make a choice that will save $ in the future....i.e., a choice that would in turn delay the need for another base opening as long as possible. With this in mind, the decision on where the next base will be may reflect where the company feels it's greatest growth will be in the coming years. The other wild card would be mini bases....some of the places now being discussed would also make good candidates for mini-bases, thus lowering their prospects of being full-blown bases...just my 2 cents....

 

[scoreboard]

The reality is we need 5 more crew bases.

 

[Alcatraz]

I flew with a new flight attendant yesterday (yeah, that just destroyed any credibility!) and she said GK told their class the new base will be announced at the Spirit Party.

Now, why would they announce a new domicile at the Spirit Party in LAS if LAS wasn't the new domicile?

Not that I'm rooting for LAS. My vote is for MCI and BNA.

 

[PurpleInMEM]

I flew with a new flight attendant yesterday (yeah, that just destroyed any credibility!) and she said GK told their class the new base will be announced at the Spirit Party.

Now, why would they announce a new domicile at the Spirit Party in LAS if LAS wasn't the new domicile?

Not that I'm rooting for LAS. My vote is for MCI and BNA.

Just curious, but what the heck is a spirit party?

 

[SWA/FO]

Its a meet and greet with beer, wild turkey, rides, dancing girls and food. There are 3 or so a year and they are all over the country. The last one was in STL. If you work for SWA....its free!! If you work for anybody else, you can't come.

 

[Falconjet]

How much does parking cost at a spirit party?

Ok guys, relax, that is just a joke.

FJ

 

[V-STALL]

Well, when will the announcement be made? :erm: