Lcc Eyes Clt

[MrAeroMan]

Charlotte could host new US Airways competitor
David Mildenberg


An investor group wants to start a Charlotte-based airline that aims to undercut fares charged by US Airways Inc.


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CLT targeted for new LCC

 

[MrAeroMan]

IF they can get funding this could add another problem with two hubs under attack. Any ideas on which airline they are rumored to be looking to buy?

 

[delldude]

this is an all talk and no action airline so far.

 

[airlineorphan]

From the article:

They hope to acquire an existing air carrier, which they declined to name, and use it as a base to create the Charlotte-based operation, which would initially have flights to six cities.

Hmmm.... I know, Bronner may have his buyer lined up to buy one of the WO's.

Oops! Could we be creating our own LCC competition?

-Airlineorphan

 

[deltawatch]

PIT, CLT not great markets for new LCC carrier start up. There is not enough local boarding in CLT for success. CLT is one of the worst hubs for that reason. PIT worse.

 

[insp89]

PIT, CLT not great markets for new LCC carrier start up. There is not enough local boarding in CLT for success. CLT is one of the worst hubs for that reason. PIT worse.

Deltawatch, You're excatly right, CLT. does not have the Orginating traffic that is needed to support this kind of new entrant.. As you recall, this was tried in the late 90's by Valujet {Now Airtran}.. But hey, it's a free country...

 

[Light Years]

I hate that for CLT.

 

[Colby]

I hate that for CLT.

Hate that for CLT.... But lOVE YOUR HAIR !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[insp89]

I hate that for CLT.

Just good ole Supply and Demand in our Capitalistic Society.

 

[autofixer]

What if a LCC made CLT a focus city and had some flow through traffic from points north and south? CLT is nearly mid-way between Florida and New England. Maybe they could fly the routes with efficient and confortable ERJ 170s and 190s?