Southwest flying to Hawaii....
10-12-2017, 09:08 AM
#73
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2012
Position: 787
Posts: 3,202
ETOPS requires ALOT of gas.....how many miles it is really doesn't mean jack. Plan worst case scenario Depress then fly back to HI or the mainland at 10,000 ft on one engine into the wind (because thats the longest time). On top of that make sure you have your B343 fuel (ETOPS Add fuel), your alt fuel and your company policy reserve fuel.
I have doubts that the MAX or the NEO will be able to take a full load to HI from anywhere but the west coast and even then not in the winter. It will be interesting to see how these planes do after a year of operation.
10-12-2017, 09:39 AM
#75
Strike averted!
Joined APC: Mar 2015
Position: B737
Posts: 3,713
At the end of the day, we are
1. Hiring
2. Expanding
3. Profitable
4. The largest domestic carrier
I'm not too worried about Hawaii not working out. I think it's cool, and nice news for a change. Im more interested in the 50 international destinations SWA is looking at.
SWA opening up Hawaii will cause our compeditors some heartburn, as is apparent in this thread.
1. Hiring
2. Expanding
3. Profitable
4. The largest domestic carrier
I'm not too worried about Hawaii not working out. I think it's cool, and nice news for a change. Im more interested in the 50 international destinations SWA is looking at.
SWA opening up Hawaii will cause our compeditors some heartburn, as is apparent in this thread.
10-12-2017, 02:54 PM
#77
Furloughed Again?!
Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: Boeing 737
Posts: 4,797
Off topic I really hate the "largest domestic carrier" flag they throw around. It's disingenuous because it doesn't take into account the feeders - which, like it or not - are a part of the network. If you compare SW to Delta and all of the Delta Connection feed for example, or United and the United Express feed, our network is a fraction of the size and I'd bet a steak dinner that we carry fewer Pax than any one of those NETWORKS.
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10-12-2017, 03:34 PM
#79
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,214
At the end of the day, we are
1. Hiring
2. Expanding
3. Profitable
4. The largest domestic carrier
I'm not too worried about Hawaii not working out. I think it's cool, and nice news for a change. Im more interested in the 50 international destinations SWA is looking at.
SWA opening up Hawaii will cause our compeditors some heartburn, as is apparent in this thread.
1. Hiring
2. Expanding
3. Profitable
4. The largest domestic carrier
I'm not too worried about Hawaii not working out. I think it's cool, and nice news for a change. Im more interested in the 50 international destinations SWA is looking at.
SWA opening up Hawaii will cause our compeditors some heartburn, as is apparent in this thread.
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