Horizon Air Adding New Nonstop Jet Flights from Boise and Spokane to California
No doubt in direct response to ExpressJets new flights from GEG and BOI:
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/070330/20070330005136.html?.v=1 XJet is facing some nice competition from the big boys...first AA overlays most of the RDU routes, now this.... |
QX replacing instead of supplementing AS on GEG-LAX = :td:
I guess the upside is that PDX will likely see an upgauge in equipment since AS and QX metal has to be shifted around to allow these flights. One more reason I'm glad not to be based in GEG... :D |
Ugh. I enjoyed the upgrades on the existing GEG-LAX service.
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Originally Posted by sxf24
(Post 7496407)
QX replacing instead of supplementing AS on GEG-LAX = :td:
I guess the upside is that PDX will likely see an upgauge in equipment since AS and QX metal has to be shifted around to allow these flights. One more reason I'm glad not to be based in GEG... :D |
Originally Posted by johnp012001
(Post 7496727)
Portland continues to see the expansion of QX to previously AS routes
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Originally Posted by dgreen12
(Post 7496411)
Ugh. I enjoyed the upgrades on the existing GEG-LAX service.
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Originally Posted by Eastbay1K
(Post 7497182)
Are these planes going out at 100% capacity? If AS did what many UX planes are doing (a small F cabin, which only reduces capacity by a few seats), these routes would be much more palatable. The "F" service needn't have much more service than a couple more "pass-thrus" with the beverage cart. These 2+ hours in a CRJ seat in the QX config would make me want to connect somewhere.
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Originally Posted by johnp012001
(Post 7496727)
I wouldn't count on that. I'm guessing these new routes are coming from redeploying the aircraft that were previously comitted to the Frontier JetExpress operations. Portland continues to see the expansion of QX to previously AS routes. Next month I get the joy of a 2+ hour CR7 flight LAS-PDX. Oh well, at least I had the choice, and by using QX they have greatly improved the schedule on this route.
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Originally Posted by sxf24
(Post 7497262)
Reducing the number of seats or cargo/payload capacity to add a few F seats to a CR7 for upgraders increases the already high CASM of the CR7. QX prefers to operate their flights profitably since they do not have the luxury of receiving a fee for departure from AS.
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Originally Posted by Eastbay1K
(Post 7497323)
Why do you think I asked if they are going out at 100%? (or even close to it?)
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Originally Posted by sxf24
(Post 7497872)
All flights do at some point. That's why you have the most seats possible, regardless of average LF.
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Originally Posted by westcoastman
(Post 7497943)
You seem to know a lot of detailed info about the airlines. You are either really smart or an insider. I assume you are just really smart. ;)
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This is why I like this board so much. I called and changed two GEG-LAX flights I had booked for this fall--both had been reassigned to the Horizon flight. Was able to re-route thru SEA to retain first seats, on the 7am direct(one stop) GEG-LAX. I will miss the direct non-stop from GEG-LAX on Alaska, especialy in the winter with the LAX connections to Mexico--worth the extra stop for the first class seat.
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Originally Posted by sxf24
(Post 7497872)
All flights do at some point. That's why you have the most seats possible, regardless of average LF.
In addition, AS switched to the new, slimline seating to squeeze in 4 more seats on the 737-700's and 12 more seats (than AA) on the -800's. More people per flight = more revenue for AS (and a CHANCE of actually making a profit like successful businesses should). |
QX in Long Beach
Any word on new service in LGB? I know they applied for slots with the city council, but it's been a while. Starting to doubt now with these new announcements.
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