Originally Posted by Whoopsmybad

Because DTW couldn’t get a flight out on time or park a plane on time to save their collective a$$es.
Lots of disfunction outside of flight ops there.

Originally Posted by Jaxs170

THe 320 does about 3x the flying as the 73. For AUG here are the approximate monthly departures:

-320: 1200 (to everywhere)

-737: 400 (almost solely FLA and the caribbean)

SEA only has about 750 departures on the 320. This descrepency between BOS and SEA on the 320 has been there for quite a while (and will INCREASE when the NEOs take over BOS-LAX), which is part of the reason us BOStonians can't understand why BS won't open the 320 base (that they were opening in 2020 with only around 800 monthly departures)

Now is when they should get BOS open because of the ATC restrictions limting NYC traffic numbers

But again, I seriously doubt they will do anything until most of the engine issues are in the rear view mirror

Originally Posted by Big E 757

So, I rode a jumpseat to work a couple weeks ago....about a week before the official announcement and the FO worked in the NYC CPO and I asked about this directly..

He told me network is always reluctant to give more than 6-12 months commitment about fleet plans. And by virtue of this, crew resources is reluctant to commit to new pilot bases. For whatever reason, Network gave Crew resources a 2 or 3 year commitment to Boston A330 fleet plans this time, and we have substantial deliveries on the 330, with what I'm told is another biggish A330-900 order that is inked but still dealing with Rolls Royce on the MRO details so it's not been announced. Lots of planes, lots of new routes and frequencies that haven't been announced, and they need, yes need, to take pressure off the JFK operation so Boston was next best for some of these new routes and frequencies. Hopefully SLC gets some love soon, and DTW too. I think DTW is the biggest head scratcher to me because it's only a 1 hour flight from every northeast city and they have that huge, beautiful terminal and it seems like they have plenty of room to add flights. Hopefully that and SLC next.

Also, someone mentioned TLV out of BOS. They did have that service and it ended with the October 7th attack, and I'm told they don't intend to bring it back. I guess we've got a cushy new codeshare with El Al and they're doing 3-4 flights to JfK a day I think. I just did TLV out of JFK. Layover right on the beach in an awesome location, with great beach bars and restaurants. It was one of the few layovers in my career where I felt like I was almost on vacation. And the Israelies are out and about living their best lives. Truly wonderful to see.

Originally Posted by PilotBases

Hiding the good stuff.

Originally Posted by TallWeeds

Remember the A350 order in January? It was for 20 A350-1000 and options for 20 widebody aircraft. I've been told by number of people that those 20 options are A330-900. Here's hoping.

Originally Posted by TallWeeds

Remember the A350 order in January? It was for 20 A350-1000 and options for 20 widebody aircraft. I've been told by number of people that those 20 options are A330-900. Here's hoping.

Originally Posted by FangsF15

Sure enough, you are absolutely right. Just went and reread the press release. Not sure how I missed the 20 options weren’t specifically 35K’s.

Originally Posted by TallWeeds

Remember the A350 order in January? It was for 20 A350-1000 and options for 20 widebody aircraft. I've been told by number of people that those 20 options are A330-900. Here's hoping.

Originally Posted by Gone Flying

is the 339 still having PO issues on what should be reasonable flights?