Jet Blue to Get RJs

[davetheflyer]

USA Today reported today that JetBlue will buy a large number of Embraer 100 seat regional jets in 2005. They plan to open a number of smaller markets with these jets. No word on how (or if) this will affect their hiring minimums, but it is a major departure from JBs current single-aircraft-type strategy for major markets.

 

[Alchemy]

http://jetcareers.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB1&Number=58771&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

 

[vipermcg]

I dont think that JetBlue is calling them "regional jets." They want them to be considered part as of their mainline fleet.

 

[Joe]

Wonder why they didn't go with the A318. Pretty sure the A318/A319/A320/A321 are all under the same type rating. I'd imagine it would save a bundle in training costs.

 

[davetheflyer]

My guess is that they plan to start service to cities that:

A: don't have enough business to support an A318
B: don't have airports that can handle A318s