SWA and the 737-800

[LUV FLYING]

I'm curious what SWAPA members think about the 737-800. Also curious about whether that means Hawaii is in the cards. What would the trip look like? Would it be an out and back 2 day, or something like that?

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-...add-bigger-boeing-737-800-plane-update1-.html

http://beatofhawaii.com/will-southwest-fly-to-hawaii/

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/08/southwest-airlines-will-be-rea.html

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/08/southwest-airlines-will-be-rea.html

 

[Hose A. Jiminez]

The Hawaii pairings are three and four day pairings with 24 off in the islands. That is what is being played with at the moment at least.

 

[waveflyer]

What base(s)?

 

[redflyer65]

The base choice keeps bouncing around. Obviously it will be one of three...PHX, LAS, or OAK.

Looks like all ETOPS mx is being lined up for LAX, so all three pilot bases are still in the running.

 

[mokitty]

Hawaii will happen. It just HAS to. There are already questions about the -800 and Hawaii in the 2012 PC study guide. Here's one:

"2. You are preparing to land at PHNL on runway 08L in a -800 aircraft after an uneventful crossing. Describe the proper landing techniques to avoid a tail strike."

There it is, black and white from the company. The CKA wouldn't waste our time (or their own) with questions that don't have practical application.

Or would they??? :smash::nuts:

 

[Fly-By-Cable]

"an uneventfull crossing", now thats funny. What, did you arrive in Japan?

 

[75M]

Q: You are preparing to land at PHNL on runway 08L in a -800 aircraft after an uneventful crossing. Describe the proper landing techniques to avoid a tail strike.

A: Don't do anything until you hear "20", then don't do much.

 

[HalinTexas]

There's no difference between PHNL and KOAK as far as landing technique in an -800. There's quite a bit of difference between the -700 though, and you'll probably be exiting at Y in PHNL, so easy on the brakes/reversers.

Might get to the terminal quicker if you land on 4R though. And the "channel approach" is fun if you have the nerve. Ask an Aloha guy. Only did it once, myself.

KMDW will be fun with it! Ask the ATA guys there if you have questions.

 

[HalinTexas]

"an uneventfull crossing", now thats funny. What, did you arrive in Japan?

"Eventful" on this route is if you can't find anyone to talk to on "fingers." Easiest flying in the world. Miss it.

 

[scoreboardII]

Heard SWA won't be going HI before they go big down to Carib, South America, etc, then: HI.

I also understand there is talk of trips being 3 days to HI, first day there, second day as reserve for trip home, then third day you fly it home.