XOJET Announces $25,000 "All In" Transcon

[hyflyin]

Don't kid yourself. Its precisely because XO has a different business plan that I consider them one of our biggest threats.

Other competitors have a similar business plan to ours. We invented it and we're very good at it.

XO jet has a very different plan. I'm not so arrogant as to believe that a competitor could not take our model and improve on it. While XO has yet to prove the test of time, I would not underestimate them.

EXACTLY!!! I want to know how it is possible to do it for this cheap. The point of the thread was not to throw stones, sorry it wound up that way. We should be asking how this is possible.

I'm starting to feel like a legacy.

 

[check6]

How much longer before you guys get a "fractional sounding" call sign?

 

[gunfyter]

EXACTLY!!! I want to know how it is possible to do it for this cheap.

I would think that they would only book the trips that got their airplanes back to the coast they needed them on... instead of ferrying across the country.

 

[On Your Six]

For comparison's sake, what would a Netjets Citation X "all-in" charge be for the same one-way transcon trip (say TEB-VNY) for a typical share owner (not Marquis Card)? Let's assume no major delays and typical winds. This would include hourly, monthly and pro-rated ownership fees...

Any estimates?

 

[X-rated]

Ugh, I would rather be an FO at Mesa than do a 15 day trip.

To each his own. I love my two weeks off in a row. Everyone I know who has tried it loves it too. Those who don't think they will like it don't sign up for it. It's not like it's mandatory.

I can't wait to start flying in Abu Dhabi so I can do month on month off. Actually, I'll probably do 58 on 56 off to reduce the airlining. Before you all start going nuts, it's not really 58 on. The UAE requires 2 days off out of every 7, so you get a 2 day break every week while you are "on". The 25 percent pay override coupled with Business class travel make both schedules pretty attractive to me. But again, to each his own.

Have fun at Mesa.

 

[clydefastly]

How much longer before you guys get a "fractional sounding" call sign?

I heard that everything is set up to use "XOJET###", but for whatever reason we haven't started using it yet. I know many of the folks here fear that it is going to sound too much like "exec jet", and a some of the other handles out there.

 

[lookin4better]

How many are planned to be hired the rest of 08, and in 2009 ?

Thanks

 

[cherry20's]

Thanks X, glad I'm finally getting a chance too!

Thanks again Clyde! Now go lay on the beach or something. Your in Bermuda for heaven sake...

 

[clydefastly]

How many are planned to be hired the rest of 08, and in 2009 ?

Thanks

These #'s are not firm.

24 for the rest of 08. and 100-150 in 09.

please dont quote me, these figures could change.

 

[NETFLIER]

this is just the beginning of what will be a long end. Its a desperate attempt to get ahold of some revenue to show its investors its making money.

nobody cuts prices to the clients we are dealing with unless they need cash.

xo business plan wont work, and they are not a fractional, been saying this since day 1 people.

NEXT!

 

[Number$Cruncher]

For comparison's sake, what would a Netjets Citation X "all-in" charge be for the same one-way transcon trip (say TEB-VNY) for a typical share owner (not Marquis Card)? Let's assume no major delays and typical winds. This would include hourly, monthly and pro-rated ownership fees...

Any estimates?

Figure about $11,000 per hour for a NetJets Citation X, including hourly and monthly fees, taxes, fuel surcharge, residual value loss, and the cost of capital.

 

[clydefastly]

this is just the beginning of what will be a long end. Its a desperate attempt to get ahold of some revenue to show its investors its making money.

nobody cuts prices to the clients we are dealing with unless they need cash.

xo business plan wont work, and they are not a fractional, been saying this since day 1 people.

NEXT!

Just because NJ,FLOPS,FLEX,OR CS didn't come up with an idea doesn't mean it isn't going to work, or that is a desperate business move.

 

[X-rated]

this is just the beginning of what will be a long end. Its a desperate attempt to get ahold of some revenue to show its investors its making money.

Thanks for your concern, but we've been profitable since our first year of operation. How long did it take your company to turn a profit?

nobody cuts prices to the clients we are dealing with unless they need cash.

I love to hear you say that! That sad attitude of yours is what guarantees our competitive advantage.

You sound like a young pup with quite a bit to learn. In all seriousness, go out and pick up a book called "The Millionaire Next Door." It will not only teach you something valuable, it will also give you new insight as to who your customer really is. People who accumulate wealth, are not by nature wasteful, or at least they expect value for their money. If we can provide an equal or better product for a lower price, that's value.

xo business plan wont work, and they are not a fractional, been saying this since day 1 people.

NEXT!

Proving your ignorance since day one, post after post!

 

[cherry20's]

Proving your ignorance since day one, post after post![/quote]

Priceless! haha

Standard Flightinfo.com mines bigger than yours... I mean better than yours.

 

[GSXR600]

Well!! the $25000 dollar new thing with no ferry fess sounds like an atractive thing for your new potential costumers.
Wish u guys good luck with your new plans coming!

Ps. I still think that this souds like next airline flying as a fractional/charter IMOH. Next time we will see vacation packages offered if booked online. But HEY!... what ever works MAN as long as company treats you well and the paycheck keeps comming, I am all for that!!