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04-06-2016, 06:19 PM

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pilotpayne

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Originally Posted by Andy

I didn't realize that you had access to LUV's future plans. Again, sounds like you've got it all figured out. Tell me more about unforeseen nightmares ...

The terminal in LGB looks like it's been funded by GARB and PFC, not by JetBlue so I'm not sure what point you're trying to make. http://www.lgb.org/civicax/filebank/...px?BlobID=2670

As far as JBLU complaining about LGB resistance to more flights, JBLU isn't even utilizing all of its slots now. How exactly is that constraining JBLU?

The Airline cost per passenger for FY 16 will increase over FY 15 due to an airline rate increase at the

beginning of FY 16. JetBlue’s under-utilization of its slots continue to negatively impacted airport revenues

by reducing airline fees collected and driving down parking, ground transportation and concession revenues.

At this time, JetBlue has no intentions of increasing its number of flights except for modest increases for a

couple of the summer months.
http://www.longbeach.gov/Finance/Med...17-LB-Airport/

Wonder why JBLU's hated by LGB residents? Because they don't follow the rules. LB4D:Long Beach 4th District BLOG: JetBlue noise violations up 500%

You seem to have a fascination with JetBlue, why is that?

04-06-2016, 06:46 PM

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aldonite7667

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Originally Posted by GangtaMoose

Jetblue growing organicly. No way can they make LGB a super hub. Anybody who wants to grow in the west it's LAX, SFO, or SEA. Anything else is just wasting time. Jetblue missed the boat with VA and they only put out that email to save face.

For $4 billion dollars JetBlue did not miss the boat. It was a prudent decision. ALK has no choice as they are facing an existential threat by DAL. ALK failed to grow and now had to pay the huge price tag of VX to remain relevant.

04-06-2016, 07:40 PM

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pilotpayne

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gotta like how every pilot becomes a CEO after a merger is announced.

You said it

04-06-2016, 08:05 PM

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grim04

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Originally Posted by pilotpayne

You seem to have a fascination with JetBlue, why is that?

Probably wasn't hired or jealous. Has to be one of the two because he sure thinks he knows it all about them.

04-06-2016, 08:11 PM

#535

Capt Buck Lucky

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04-06-2016, 08:16 PM

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Andy

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Originally Posted by pilotpayne

You seem to have a fascination with JetBlue, why is that?

ROTFLMAO! Responding to some kool aid drinkers' fantasy-based posts makes it fascination? No, simply rebutting silliness with facts.

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Originally Posted by grim04

Probably wasn't hired now he's looking unemployment straight in the face....

Hardly. My hourly pay is higher than the top of JBLU's pay scale and I have more pilots below me than JBLU's entire seniority list.

Thanks for the laughs.

04-06-2016, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy

ROTFLMAO! Responding to some kool aid drinkers' fantasy-based posts makes it fascination? No, simply rebutting silliness with facts.

Hardly. My hourly pay is higher than the top of JBLU's pay scale and I have more pilots below me than JBLU's entire seniority list.

Thanks for the laughs.

Mines bigger than yours!!!!! Cute. Thanks for the laughs Troll....I mean andy

04-06-2016, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy

Your position seems to be that there is no way forward on the west coast for B6. Mine is that a superior product at a competitive price will find a way to penetrate the market. (So to speak.)

04-06-2016, 08:50 PM

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I believe it was stated that UAL sold one gate at SFO for $120M. For $2.5 B we could buy 20 gates. Or 10 gates and the planes to service them.

04-06-2016, 11:25 PM

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Andy

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Originally Posted by blueballs

Mines bigger than yours!!!!! Cute. Thanks for the laughs Troll....I mean andy

LOL! Some of your coworkers are posting untrue statements. I have no problem correcting them, including posting links to show them that they're wrong.

How about you be a 'troll' and correct them when they're posting incorrect information?

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Originally Posted by PasserOGas

Your position seems to be that there is no way forward on the west coast for B6. Mine is that a superior product at a competitive price will find a way to penetrate the market. (So to speak.)

I've already pointed out that the claims here about B6 at LGB are untrue. According to the city of Long Beach, you guys aren't even using all of your allocated slots. Why is that?

As far as access to LAX, how many gates are not being used? Zero. So how do you plan on getting gates there? Buying Allegiant?
If LAX isn't a big deal, you guys can expand at LGB. Or at least use all of the slots that you've been allocated.

I do love the hubris as far as having a superior product. If you want to continue to believe that, don't open/read this link to the March 2016 Air Travel Consumer Report. https://www.transportation.gov/sites...6MarchATCR.pdf

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Originally Posted by PasserOGas

I believe it was stated that UAL sold one gate at SFO for $120M. For $2.5 B we could buy 20 gates. Or 10 gates and the planes to service them.

It was $120M for two gates at Dallas Love Field. I doubt that United's planning on selling any gates at SFO.
Can JBLU find gates at SFO? Maybe. But it's a heckuva lot easier to buy some planes than find free gates at major airports right now.