United gets cozy with Gulfstream

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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 18, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gulfstream International Airlines (AMEX:GIA) today announced an expansion of its United Airlines codeshare relationship to include non-stop flights between Pensacola and both Orlando and Tampa.Â
The following non-stop flights between Orlando International Airport and the Pensacola Regional Airport are available for travel and may be purchased at united.com.

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FromToFlightDepartsArrivesFrequencyOrlandoPensacola96527:00 am7:55 amExcept Sat & SunOrlandoPensacola966211:35 am12:20 pmExcept Sat & SunOrlandoPensacola96534:10 pm5:05 pmExcept SatOrlandoPensacola965111:50 am12:30 pmSun Only      PensacolaOrlando96528:25am11:10 amExcept Sat & SunPensacolaOrlando966312:55 pm3:40 pmExcept SatPensacolaOrlando96535:40pm8:25 pmExcept Sat
The following non-stop flights between Tampa International Airport and the Pensacola Regional Airport are available for travel and may be purchased at united.com.

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FromToFlightDepartsArrivesFrequencyTampaPensacola96447:00 am7:50 amExcept Sat & SunTampaPensacola96367:45 am8:35 amExcept SatTampaPensacola964811:40 am12:24 pmExcept Sat & SunTampaPensacola96493:55pm4:40 pmExcept Sat & SunTampaPensacola96515:45 pm6:25 pmExcept Sat & SunTampaPensacola964410:35 am11:10 amSat OnlyTampaPensacola964412:45 pm1:25pmSun OnlyTampaPensacola96685:05 pm5:45pmSun Only      PensacolaTampa96448:15am10:55 amExcept Sat & SunPensacolaTampa96369:10 am11:50 amExcept SatPensacolaTampa964812:50 pm3:30 pmExcept Sat & SunPensacolaTampa96495:35 pm8:20 pmExcept Sat & SunPensacolaTampa96516:55 pm9:35pmExcept Sat & SunPensacolaTampa964411:40 am2:06 pmSat OnlyPensacolaTampa96441:55 pm4:35 pmSun OnlyPensacolaTampa96656:10 pm8:55 pmSun Only
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 “Gulfstream is delighted to expand our codeshare relationship with United Airlines and expand the United Airlines brand in Pensacola. We are tremendously excited to grow our Pensacola service and offer the option of a seamless travel experience to and from United Airlines flights via both Orlando and Tampa. These new travel options for Pensacola travelers underscore our commitment to serving our home state,” said David Hackett, Gulfstream’s President and CEO.
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Under a Codeshare arrangement, Gulfstream passengers enjoy a seamless travel experience as through ticketing and baggage transfer are offered. Gulfstream passengers may participate in the United Mileage Plus Frequent Flyer program and may book their flights and select their seats via United’s website, united.com.
About Gulfstream
Gulfstream International Airlines currently operates 23 aircraft with over 150 daily system departures throughout Florida, the Bahamas and now with service at Cleveland, OH. Gulfstream has codeshare relationships with Continental Airlines, United Airlines and Copa Airlines of Panama. The Company, with its headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale, has approximately 500 employees, the bulk of which are Florida based. Gulfstream is a member of the Regional Airline Association.Â
About United
United Airlines (Nasdaq:UAUA) operates approximately 3,300* flights a day on United and United Express to more than 200 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States. United also is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 1,077 destinations in 175 countries worldwide. United's 47,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's Web site at united.com.
*Based on United's forward-looking flight schedule for October 2009 to October 2010.
For further information regarding this press release please contact Mickey Bowman at 270-303-8719 or [email protected] or visit our website at www.gulfstreamair.com.
CONTACT: Gulfstream International Airlines Mickey Bowman 270-303-8719

 

[Whataburger]

Looks like our Panhandle to MCO competition is beefing up.

 

[PSL]

I will agree with you if you intended to say there will be more seats on the two markets.

The marketplace will ultimately determine if they represent competition for SWA, F9, AirTran, Spirit, Sun Country or other FAR121 jet operators.

 

[Superpilot92]

I wonder if Continental suggested it.....

 

[Mr.B]

I wonder if Continental suggested it.....

Dont know but UAL and CAL both announced service to PANC within hours of each other. Itsa comin.

 

[PSL]

Well ... it is a new airport ... the residents are surely going to benefit.

Let's see who is left standing 24 months after the airport opens for service.

DEN has certainly turned into a blood bath.

 

[DH106]

I think it's a travesty that those with the cash, and no experience, are allowed to pay to fly right-seat at Gulfstream International Airlines.

For $32,000, after you've paid for all your ratings up-through Commercial-Multi Instrument, they'll put you in the right seat of a BE1900D with only 250 hours total time. See http://www.gulfstreamtrainingacademy.com/Programs.html .

It's too bad that passengers won't know the difference between an extremely low-experience pilot flying them on Gulfstream, vs. the pilots who have worked their way to their position, ala Southwest, AirTran, etc.

 

[PBRstreetgang]

I think it's a travesty that those with the cash, and no experience, are allowed to pay to fly right-seat at Gulfstream International Airlines.

For $32,000, after you've paid for all your ratings up-through Commercial-Multi Instrument, they'll put you in the right seat of a BE1900D with only 250 hours total time. See http://www.gulfstreamtrainingacademy.com/Programs.html .

It's too bad that passengers won't know the difference between an extremely low-experience pilot flying them on Gulfstream, vs. the pilots who have worked their way to their position, ala Southwest, AirTran, etc.

Relax,
They are just developing a potential revenue stream, think about it. If there are toolbags paying 35K to fly in the right seat of a BE1900, how much you think those very toolbags will pay for the right seat of a B777? $10.00 per hour pay underride til they retire. United, the newest member of the PFT bund.
PBR

 

[contrail67]

Relax,
They are just developing a potential revenue stream, think about it. If there are toolbags paying 35K to fly in the right seat of a BE1900, how much you think those very toolbags will pay for the right seat of a B777? $10.00 per hour pay underride til they retire. United, the newest member of the PFT bund.
PBR

So is a SWA F/O who pays $8000 for his 737 type to fly in his seat a "toolbag" too?

The nice thing about it is the right seat of the 777 gets a type rating at United...for free.

 

[CA1900]

Ugh, I wish GIA would die already.