SWA BWI talk about International - 2015
06-11-2013, 03:46 AM
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While different, BA does it in a 320. I doubt SWA would have an all business class 737 though.
06-11-2013, 06:33 AM
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I've done 6 hours in the back of Alaska's 73 between HNL and ANC, and 5 hours between SLC and ANC in Delta's 75; Both EQUALLY PAINFUL!
06-11-2013, 09:02 AM
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Latest Side Letter is only with Volaris. That was terminated earlier this year. The only codeshare allowed now is inter-island Hawaii and Caribbean with RJ's.
06-19-2013, 07:02 PM
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While different, BA does it in a 320. I doubt SWA would have an all business class 737 though.
06-23-2013, 12:37 AM
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Hmmm, very interesting and hopefully true.
"MIT's Swelbar said that if the 737 Max planes do not have the range needed for Southwest's desired routes, the airline could partner with a European carrier. But it would likely start by adding flights to the Caribbean, Latin America, Mexico and Canada."
No doubt that the Max could do Western Europe easily eastbound, but how about during the winter westbound? Realistically, it's still a 737 and not suited for transoceanic travel, so is there a widebody in the future? They also aren't supposed to show up until 2017 and all the hype is pointing to starting this endeavor in 2015.
As for partnering with a European carrier? How the hell does that fit into the scope language?
"MIT's Swelbar said that if the 737 Max planes do not have the range needed for Southwest's desired routes, the airline could partner with a European carrier. But it would likely start by adding flights to the Caribbean, Latin America, Mexico and Canada."
No doubt that the Max could do Western Europe easily eastbound, but how about during the winter westbound? Realistically, it's still a 737 and not suited for transoceanic travel, so is there a widebody in the future? They also aren't supposed to show up until 2017 and all the hype is pointing to starting this endeavor in 2015.
As for partnering with a European carrier? How the hell does that fit into the scope language?
Fly Globe Span, a former UK carrier operated a 737 from the UK via EIKN.
Very uncomfortable for the pax, but could prove very profitable for WN along with a LCC in Euroland.
06-26-2013, 08:09 PM
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07-05-2013, 04:05 PM
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Is there an aircraft seat limit to the Caribbean/Hawaii codesharing allowed? Is it subject to SWAPA approval? Or just allowed as long as it is below 4% ASMs?
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