Eh, maybe. I actually believe that CA-HSR will achieve some sort of operational 'as-designed' capability in the next 15 or so years.
I can see that working. But not one all the way to Seattle.
Oh. I read what I wanted to read, here ("LAX-SFO" instead of that which was written).
The potential corrupt rewards from this boondoggle would be too much to handle (or hide) even for the most greedy.
I figured that's what happened.
And who doesn't love roadtrip snacks.
2 hour flight? Count me in the never going to exit an airport and take a train for a flight that is over an hour vs connect group. If I wasn't connecting and it was 1 leg, I'd only take the train over flying to SEA if it was within an hour or so of my ultimate time spent regardless of how cheap it was. Because time and effort. If I feel like this as a liberal person from SF, there must be many others lol. With Clear+TSA precheck and SFO and most other airports having connected sterile areas now, I usually show up within 20-30 mins of doors closed and it feels rather hassle-free honestly. That is a perk the public has as well, if they want it. I think trains should be around as a viable option, I don't think we'd all use them if flying saved time. I like airplanes, can't change my mind there hippies.
That's one of JSX's weaknesses. Their on ground services are not up to par with customer expectations for FBO level service.
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Ah, yes...
Like a record ree ee ree ee
The R-ATP came about cause of a crash and the feeling that regional F/O's should have more experience. Did the regionals boost pay right after that. Not that I remember. Supply and demand post covid is what forced the regionals to raise pay cause they couldn't retain pilots due to everyone leaving for the majors.
