Musical Chairs?(It's about to stop at SKYW)

[Chris_Ford]

Depending on how they are going to pay on the Q400, that'd be a pretty sweet gig. Turboprops and mountains! YES!

It's Colgan.

 

[DV8Pilot]

The word is supposed to come out tonight that we (SKYW) are going to remove 23 EMB-120's from service.

































...and replace them with 4 CR9's, 18 CR7's, and 8 CR2's (can you guess which colors they will be flying under?)

 

[USMC-SSGT]

[stir pot] Colgan is supposed to be fly the Q400 for UAX in DEN... any truth to this one? [/stir pot]

Ive been hearing that the Q is only going to be in EWR...for now

with its capabilities and the fact they are getting 15 with options for around 20(ish) more who knows where it could end up. Its the airlines so who knows they could pack it up and move it anywhere in the country or just pack it up and not fly it anymore. Your guess is as good as mine

 

[bike21]

The word is supposed to come out tonight that we (SKYW) are going to remove 23 EMB-120's from service.

...and replace them with 4 CR9's, 18 CR7's, and 8 CR2's (can you guess which colors they will be flying under?)

So you read the SAPA forums as well?

I keep checking SWOL to see what the big news is. We should all find out soon. Interesting mix of rumors/facts...

-losing EMBs
-gaining jets
-small base closures
-upgrades stopping
-DEN losing lines (noooooo!!!)

Tick tock, tick tock....

 

[GaTechKid]

DEN already lost 40 lines recently. They went from 180+ during the summer to 140-ish, which is why all you DEN folk get to use Sched+.

 

[DV8Pilot]

My understanding was that those 40 lines were the Mesa lines.

 

[bike21]

Hmmm...we shall see, either way methinks it is going to be long time coming before I get that DEN transfer :whatever:

"I love commuting, I love commuting, I love commuting..."

 

[DV8Pilot]

How about MCI? Those CR2's aren't going just anywhere...

 

[Lee D]

So you read the SAPA forums as well?

I keep checking SWOL to see what the big news is. We should all find out soon. Interesting mix of rumors/facts...

-losing EMBs
-gaining jets
-small base closures
-upgrades stopping
-DEN losing lines (noooooo!!!)

Tick tock, tick tock....

Just the nature of the regional airline beast I suppose. Doesn't mean we have to like it though.

 

[bike21]

Just the nature of the regional airline beast I suppose. Doesn't mean we have to like it though.

Exactamundo

According to Captain Schlueter we are going to have to wait until tomorrow now for the big news.

 

[little_cricket]

Lax wants them back in the box... UAL doesn't want to pay for the shuttle, so they are going to take those planes and "go home".

Move the box against the fence and build a pedestrian walk way across Sepluveda...

Problem solved.

 

[kellwolf]

I'll believe the Q400s in DEN when I see them there. If that were true, management would already be playing the "Look! Colgan is playing ball, and they're getting more flying and planes! If you don't sign a contract tomorrow, you won't see any more growth!" card.

 

[PeanuckleCRJ]

If you don't sign a contract tomorrow, you won't see any more growth!"

What contract? That contract is "Buddy sez..."

 

[JayAre]

When is the Bro coming back to Cedar?

 

[E_Dawg]

Ive been debating going to grad school vs upgrading as soon as I can. If the upgrade times shoot up, the decision will be made for me.

 

[bike21]

Ive been debating going to grad school vs upgrading as soon as I can. If the upgrade times shoot up, the decision will be made for me.

A buddy of mine did that recently. Left AWAC and the airline life behind in July!

 

[E_Dawg]

Won't be going anywhere soon; I gots bills to pay yo! I'll work my way through grad school.

 

[Chris_Ford]

Go to grad school man. Upgrade will still be there. . .

 

[kellwolf]

What contract? That contract is "Buddy sez..."

Heh, I was referring to the inevitable whipsaw effect we'll see here if Colgan starts getting contracts left and right.

"We'd like to give you more flying, but you're just to expensive!"

 

[N826AW]

Per Jerry Atkin today in recurrent, 22 brasilias will be phased out of the LAX system very shortly. United has decided to take them away. Some service will be replaced by RJ's already on property.

Secondly, DEN will be losing 40 lines to mainline United. Does everyone have a seat? Cuz the music is stopping for now.

SkyWest, Inc. Announces Plans to Acquire 22 Additional Regional Jet Aircraft

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/071012/laf049.html?.v=91

Press ReleaseSource: SkyWest, Inc.

SkyWest, Inc. Announces Plans to Acquire 22 Additional Regional Jet Aircraft
Friday October 12, 12:56 pm ET
ST. GEORGE, Utah, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SkyWest, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKYW - News) and United Airlines announced today that SkyWest plans to acquire 22 additional regional jet aircraft, 18 of which will fly for United Express, as part of an aircraft transition plan, allowing them to retire 23 EMB-120 30 seat turboprop aircraft and make room for 66 seat regional jet aircraft for United Express flying. Generally, the timing of the turboprop retirements are intended to occur in conjunction with deliveries of new regional jet aircraft in order to ensure a smooth transition in existing markets. Additionally, SkyWest will swap 4 CRJ200 50 seat regional jet aircraft for 4 regional jet aircraft configured with 76 seats under its Delta Connection banner. SkyWest, Inc. currently has not selected a manufacturer for these aircraft, however it will begin discussions with both Bombardier and Embraer as potential suppliers of the aircraft. It is anticipated that deliveries would begin in late 2008 and continue through 2009.