Virgin to ORD

[CitationLover]

new runway= new slots

they're also eventually removing 32L/R.....

 

[flying zephyr]

I think that 99% is a little high do you have a link or any numbers to back it up??

 

[tubelcane]

I believe Airtran has longstanding request for ORD flying also.

 

[spinproof]

I think that 99% is a little high do you have a link or any numbers to back it up??

Correction:..I should have said legacy carriers



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Press ReleaseSource: Virgin America
Virgin America Seeks Service to Chicago O'Hare
Monday May 12, 6:00 am ET Airline to File for Access to One of the Top U.S. Travel Markets

SAN FRANCISCO, May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing air travel, today announced it will seek government approval to serve Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Chicago would be the eighth city in the airline's growing network of service to primary airports in major urban cities.

"Chicago is one of the nation's top travel a world-class city and a perfect fit for our innovative, low-fare service," said Virgin America President and Chief Executive Officer David Cush.
"We want to bring Chicago travelers a better choice, with attractive fares and brand new planes that offer a unique, upscale flying experience -- from leather seats to individual video touch-screens at every seatback."
Later this week, Virgin America plans to file an application with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to serve ORD under the existing demand management rules at the airport. With legacy airlines representing 99 percent of the domestic departures at O'Hare, and low-cost airlines only representing 1 percent, Virgin America intends to add some healthy competition to the market.

"When more airlines compete, consumers win with lower fares and better service. We think that savvy Chicago travelers will find our high-value, low-fare service a breath of fresh air," Cush added.
"The Mayor, airport and City have shown tremendous vision by investing in O'Hare's future, with long-term investments, such as the new runway coming online this fall that will expand and modernize one of the world's busiest travel hubs. We want to be part of O'Hare's future."

 

[CitationLover]

So could the legacies make the same argument re: Midway?

 

[flying zephyr]

notice how the source is a press release from VIRGIN AMERICA, also as Citation said, is Midway the inverse?

 

[Fubijaakr]

I meant its GONNA be a fare war bloodbath.

Exactly what the legacy carriers AND VA need right now.

NOT.

 

[spinproof]

notice how the source is a press release from VIRGIN AMERICA, also as Citation said, is Midway the inverse?

Well there you go...I'm sure someone somewhere will refute everything that was quoted......anyone...anyone...How 'bout the Midway question...anyone?? I didn't see anything about Midway? Sorry wish I could help. Or not

 

[Colonel Savage]

Having frequented Scotland I must say that its questionable at best!

Do they talk like these guys?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khrpy4V0-U4

 

[spinproof]

LMAO!!!!! Good one!!:laugh: