Westjet to OGG and HNL
Jan 17, 2006, 10:14 pm
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Work colleague recently had the SFO service on a HNL flight with a 4am arrival instead of midnight. Yuck!! Don't know the answer to your question but I think WS is the WRONG choice here. I hope they come to their senses and either use proper planes or back off. They are creating a lot of ill will this way. A 4am arrival is no way to start a vacation.
Jan 17, 2006, 10:19 pm
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Since the route has only been operating a month the percentage is high. Probably close to 20%. All flights in the past week have operated n/s.
They had to turn back once on a trip to OGG because of an inoperable HF radio IIRC.
I suspect after flying to Hawaii 365 times the percentage will be well under 5%.
Air Pacific has been using -800s on this route for years and I have never seen them make a tech stop.
They had to turn back once on a trip to OGG because of an inoperable HF radio IIRC.
I suspect after flying to Hawaii 365 times the percentage will be well under 5%.
Air Pacific has been using -800s on this route for years and I have never seen them make a tech stop.
Jan 18, 2006, 1:19 am
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Originally Posted by Altaflyer
Work colleague recently had the SFO service on a HNL flight with a 4am arrival instead of midnight. Yuck!! Don't know the answer to your question but I think WS is the WRONG choice here. I hope they come to their senses and either use proper planes or back off. They are creating a lot of ill will this way. A 4am arrival is no way to start a vacation.
I hope Westjet moves to match HMY's schedule. Hawaii is not a good market for red eyes or late evening arrivals.
Personaly I always use Northwest out of SEA because of its great schedule and low fares. I have yet to try HMY because of their lack of daily service.
Jan 18, 2006, 7:03 am
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Since the route has only been operating a month the percentage is high. Probably close to 20%.
I hope Westjet moves to match HMY's schedule.
Jan 18, 2006, 5:34 pm
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http://www.airpacific.com/website.ns...Vancouver-Nadi
Shows being operated with a -700. It was flown recently with a -800.
Shows being operated with a -700. It was flown recently with a -800.
Jan 18, 2006, 8:49 pm
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Originally Posted by Cascadia
I agree that this flt is more negative than positive.
I hope Westjet moves to match HMY's schedule. Hawaii is not a good market for red eyes or late evening arrivals.
Personaly I always use Northwest out of SEA because of its great schedule and low fares. I have yet to try HMY because of their lack of daily service.
I hope Westjet moves to match HMY's schedule. Hawaii is not a good market for red eyes or late evening arrivals.
Personaly I always use Northwest out of SEA because of its great schedule and low fares. I have yet to try HMY because of their lack of daily service.
Those birds need 14 hoursw a day to be profitable.
Jan 18, 2006, 9:39 pm
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I can also assure you that pissing off all your pax on a loaded 737-800 with a 4 hour delay in the middle of the night will not make them profitable anytime soon!
Jan 19, 2006, 11:56 am
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Originally Posted by Altaflyer
I can also assure you that pissing off all your pax on a loaded 737-800 with a 4 hour delay in the middle of the night will not make them profitable anytime soon!
Jan 19, 2006, 12:07 pm
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Originally Posted by Coffeebean
HMY has extremely low utilization on its 757's. They offer a great schedule, but I'd bet you lunch at Canoe they don't make a nickel operating 757's about 10 hrs a day on average.
Those birds need 14 hoursw a day to be profitable.
Those birds need 14 hoursw a day to be profitable.
Jan 19, 2006, 12:19 pm
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Originally Posted by LeSabre74
They do seem to be at the gates in YVR quite a bit. But Dr. Ho has deep pockets, and doesn't have to pander to shareholders.
Jan 19, 2006, 1:35 pm
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Originally Posted by Coffeebean
Have you ever met a fabulously rich person who enjoyed losing money?
If, he wants to offer flyers service and perks good for him! Its refreshing to see someone break from "conventional wisdom" that everyone is looking solely for the cheapest price. I hope it pays off for him. Everyone I know who has flown HQ enjoyed the experience.