SWA to Me-he-ko?

[Pocono Pilot]

We've been going to Mexico forever at ExpressJet.

I don't know what the big deal is. I really don't like it there. But I guess it's a big deal for you guys at Southwest. You should be able to figure it out after a few classes about international ops.

Whatever floats your boat. LOL

 

[freightdogfred]

We've been going to Mexico forever at ExpressJet.

I don't know what the big deal is. I really don't like it there. But I guess it's a big deal for you guys at Southwest. You should be able to figure it out after a few classes about international ops.

Whatever floats your boat. LOL

Good point Pocono, cause after all, you figured it out, so how hard can it really be?

Keep up the good work.

 

[roughneck]

It is a big deal, because it is a break from the norm. It represents a new era at SWA, International.

The growth prospects are huge. We will systematically kick everyones ass in mexico just like we have done for over 35 years here.

Should be fun.

 

[BEfly]

International!!!!!! WOW Good for you. You guys will love dealing with the local authorities, communication with all of the fuelers, rampers, making nice with the airport commedante, immigrations, handling, customs paper work (which changes with the weather everytime you arrive), arranging transportation, negotiating hotels-cars-and fuel prices, trying to find a form of payment that aint cash, wonder what kind of fuel is really being pumped in to your plane, getting a flight plan filed, and getting weather and notams that aren't bogus. Oh, LOL thats right your airline pilots you don't worry about any of that sh!t! Enjoy the mexico flying......its like texas but with an accent and no taxiways! "line up and wait!"

 

[PreContact]

Better be stable on those approaches to MEX and GDL, etc... - 500 AGL for you guys?

 

[737lj]

Get over yourself already

Better be stable on those approaches to MEX and GDL, etc... - 500 AGL for you guys?

Arrogant Moron.

 

[jetalc]

Arrogant Moron.

With statements from that twit "rouchneck" like "The growth prospects are huge. We will systematically kick everyones ass in mexico just like we have done for over 35 years here...", you actually have the balls to call PreContact an arrogant moron?

What's wrong with this picture? Oversensitive little weenie.

 

[klr1395]

I would not get too excited about international to Mexico... I think it was because up until very recently we (for better or worse) were planning on outsourcing some of our major maintenance to that outfit (I forgot the name) in El Salvador(?) .... Need to stop in MEX on the way there for gas. I too saw them in the database, but I don't think it is because we are planning scheduled ops there. time will tell with next couple of databases and if those ICAO's stay in there... Cheers, klr

 

[DX Jake]

the last FMC upgrade was purchased with the Mexican and Latin American cities upgrade because we were gonna do some contract mx in San Salvidor. THAT'S WHY. lol.

 

[IAHERJ]

the last FMC upgrade was purchased with the Mexican and Latin American cities upgrade because we were gonna do some contract mx in San Salvidor. THAT'S WHY. lol.

Are you guys allowed to use the FMS units? Neat!

 

[FatesPawn]

Are you guys allowed to use the FMS units? Neat!

No, but most of us carry a little keychain tool that lets us pick the lock to get at the keypad. Then a little pen under the LNAV guard plate and a quick circuit breaker reset for the Autothrottles and we're "papers-up".

-fate

 

[pilot error]

mexico and international in the same sentence. lol.

 

[Tejas-Jet]

Maybe now you can put "INTERNATIONAL TURBOJET PILOT" on your business card.

I can do that now...but I don't

 

[Pickle]

mexico and international in the same sentence. lol.

Epic.

I C WUT U DID THAR>

 

[SWA GUY]

We've been going to Mexico forever at ExpressJet.

I don't know what the big deal is. I really don't like it there. But I guess it's a big deal for you guys at Southwest. You should be able to figure it out after a few classes about international ops.

Whatever floats your boat. LOL

There are around 150 Coex/XE pilots here already. I hear there are even a few dozen Air Force pilots here too.