New Hire Class Drops
12-28-2022, 05:28 PM
#3501
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Only 320 Hawaii for next few months is Lihue. Maui and Kona are all ER’s now. those 2 should be back with the 320 in late spring before summer I would assume. Usually winter time they get upgraded to widebodies so this is pretty normal. Just good for thought - it’s not a guarantee every month
12-28-2022, 08:58 PM
#3502
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The trips are slightly better on the 73, though that’s not saying much. Depending on where you live you’ll also have the SNA option on the 320, which can be nice for Orange County and San Diego folks. More 320s are coming in to LAX, so you’ll likely gain seniority a little quicker there.
The Airbus is a vastly more comfortable and pilot-friendly aircraft if that matters to you.
I’ve been on the 737 for just over a year and can generally hold weekends and holidays off while avoiding redeyes. Overnights are typically short and the Hawaii flying is all 320 these days, though Mexico is relatively common on the 73.. We’ll see what the future holds…
Don’t discount the 7ER which does show up in the drop on occasion.
The Airbus is a vastly more comfortable and pilot-friendly aircraft if that matters to you.
I’ve been on the 737 for just over a year and can generally hold weekends and holidays off while avoiding redeyes. Overnights are typically short and the Hawaii flying is all 320 these days, though Mexico is relatively common on the 73.. We’ll see what the future holds…
Don’t discount the 7ER which does show up in the drop on occasion.
12-28-2022, 11:09 PM
#3503
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12-29-2022, 12:16 AM
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the -800’s are here for at least 10 more years..in fact they are getting upgraded winglets right now. Lots of growth on the 73 fleet through the end of the decade.
12-29-2022, 05:45 AM
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Slight nuance to the announcement though, that if demand neccecitated it, the (ancient) 320's could be kept on beyond the Max deliveries. I believe a decision has been made to retrofit the CRT's with LCD's and a few other small-ish updates...
12-29-2022, 07:17 AM
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12-29-2022, 08:37 AM
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The 319s were delivered '99-'02. Avg age hits >30 in 2031. CASM is higher than 737-800, which is a big factor in retiring jets.
738 fleet '98-'02 deliveries. 6 ex Gol '10-'14. Fleet avg age almost identical to 319.
12-29-2022, 02:19 PM
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