SWA and the 737-800

[737tanker]

I agree, can't see anything wrong with one-two rows of business class seats and charging industry rates.

I keep hearing a rumor that with the rumored new seats instead of 141 seats there will be 137, but with a business class. From what I heard what GK didn't like about AirTran's business class was the pitch of the seats in the rest of the aircraft. According to what I've heard the new seats solve that problem. Again it is a rumor, but I hope it is true.

 

[redflyer65]

Perhaps you should worry about ETOPS certification .

Fubag,

I don't think their are too many people worried if we will qualify for ETOPS. Thanks for your concern though...

 

[brokedash]

PHX-HNL is my bet. It was very popular when ATA ran the route and code shared with WN.

 

[satpak77]

PHX-HNL is my bet. It was very popular when ATA ran the route and code shared with WN.

interesting....then some "institutional knowledge" may already exist for that route from a corporate standpoint.....

 

[Fubijaakr]

Hey, I'mnot saying SWA ETOPS won't happen. I just think you're assuming that it's a done deal. So did Allegiant. Guess what? They're not there yet,either.

I'll worry about SWA when and if you get there.

 

[Mamma]

Hey, I'mnot saying SWA ETOPS won't happen. I just think you're assuming that it's a done deal. So did Allegiant. Guess what? They're not there yet,either.

I'll worry about SWA when and if you get there.

I heard Allegient's 757 lacked all the maintenance records or had too many after market parts to qualify for ETOPS. With SWA's planes being brand new that won't be an issue. Maintenance, pilot and dispatcher training should not be too hard either.

 

[waveflyer]

Can the -800 make PHX-HNL?

 

[Fubijaakr]

PHX-HNL shouldn't be a problem for the -800. As an aside, you guys are going to love the airplane. It's the best 737 yet made.

 

[HalinTexas]

Can the -800 make PHX-HNL?

Nope. Not unless Boeing put bigger tanks in them, and they go with lots of empty seats. I'm sure they will schedule PHX-LAX-HNL as one flight number.

 

[HalinTexas]

A check airman that I flew with said that we start proving-runs to Hawaii in August. Also, we'll be dedicating 28 aircraft to Hawaii service.

Seriously? Aloha didn't even have that many airplanes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloha_Airlines

I don't think they'll be "dedicated," but "available" for that route.