ExpressJet To Provide Service for Midwest?

Kingairer said:
Just goes to show that pilots really have no hand in who there company choses to fly for.

Yep, also shows that those who plan to make a career out of a regional are absolutely nuts. You'd be surprised how many people do.
 
BobDDuck said:
Could you even fit a cookie oven in an ERJ galley?

Yes, absolutely! As soon as the flight attendant has finished preparing the main course for first class, she can put the cookies right on in.
 
Yes actually. Some of the European ERJs that made there way over here had Ovens installed and some other things, like HUD....Maybe thats why they couldnt make any money and made there way over here in the first place.
 
Cav said:
According to our Direct of Flt Ops. weekly voicemail at XJT, we bid on the Midwest flying. The bid supposedly closes at the end of June I believe he said. I also found this....

To: All Midwest and Skyway Airlines Employees
Date: June 6, 2006
From: Tim Hoeksema
Subject: Regional Fleet Analysis

As you may know, Skyway has been actively seeking to purchase additional
Fairchild 328 regional jets to move toward a one fleet type and improve
operational efficiency. Recently, it has become clear that the cost of
32-seat 328s has been going up. At the same time, it appears that the cost
of 50-seat regional jets has been going down.

We believe we may be able to add 50-seat regional jets to our network for
close to the cost of additional 328s. These additional seats would grow
capacity and improve business results by lowering our cost per available
seat mile. In addition, 50-seat aircraft could open the door to new markets
for our airline.

While our analysis to this point is incomplete and many details have yet to
be explored, we have also decided to evaluate whether further cost savings
could be achieved by using a third-party carrier to operate 50-seat
regional jets. Plus, it may mean that we could add capacity and explore new
markets much faster than by acquiring only additional 328s.

As I mentioned above, many questions remain unanswered. Potential vendors
are being invited to submit proposals that will be evaluated to determine
if we could obtain substantial savings with no reduction in quality. The
evaluation process should be complete by the end of summer. Please be
assured that you will be the first to know when we have more information.

When did Fred Reid go to work for YX?
 
stultus said:
Uhh...yeah that happened in december. XJT has announced the planes will not be returned so CHQ will not be flying them or probably anything with a blue globe on its tail.
D'OH!!...this was in the April/May 2006 edition of the mag I quoted.

Perhaps you missed:

ready2fly said:
But...then again...consider the above source too.... it's Air Inc.

:D :D :D :D :D

Thanks for the latest.
 
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