Absolutely ten. It's really a matter of aircraft allocation that is holding it up.
Winter 2008/2009 Schedule Changes
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Absolutely ten. It's really a matter of aircraft allocation that is holding it up.
Absolutely ten. It's really a matter of aircraft allocation that is holding it up.
More 738s are coming online in early 2009. While they will replace the MD80s 1:1 in the fleet, that doesn't mean they will replace them 1:1 in purpose.
MIA-SNA/AUS/MCI/SAN are strong 738 route candidates for 2009/2010.
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That's the one that was originally scheduled to begin in June, right? I doubt it will ever start.
BBT: Supposed to be JFK-STN (but I have my doubts).
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If it's "showing" that it will be a $$$ maker, and they have the '57 for the route, curious why you feel that way FWAAA ?
Contrary to what people love to believe (because AA employee's love to hate on everything AA does), STN has been a solid performer, and revenues have been boosted even more now that Maxjet and Eos are gone.
So absent some sort of sudden significant drop in demand for STN (which is certainly possible given that the pressence of three airlines on USA-STN definitley created some artificial demand that was attracted to the fares), AA is there for the long-haul.
It is all in AA's hands. They need to price STN at the right level. They have more flexibility now that Eos and Maxjet are gone, but they can't go too high.
Plus, cargo on this route is very strong. STN is an important UK cargo hub.
So absent some sort of sudden significant drop in demand for STN (which is certainly possible given that the pressence of three airlines on USA-STN definitley created some artificial demand that was attracted to the fares), AA is there for the long-haul.
It is all in AA's hands. They need to price STN at the right level. They have more flexibility now that Eos and Maxjet are gone, but they can't go too high.
Plus, cargo on this route is very strong. STN is an important UK cargo hub.
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I thought that AA already operates 2 daily JFK-STN flights?
Just a wild ass guess. 😛
I figgered that once Maxjet died, STN would become another station AA "used to serve."
But MAH4546's post makes it sound like STN is a winner.
'57? AA does that, without some new seats in F(J), it's a guaranteed loser. You must have meant '67. B)
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Does anyone know when we will know what cuts are coming due to fuel costs?
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Here are some things that are being rumoured. Remember, these are just rumours, so they won't all happen, but they are all stuff that shouldn't surprise people.
American Eagle
*Significant reductions in BOS flying.
*Significant reductions in non-core RDU flying (i.e. CMH, MCI, SDF, etc.)
*Significant reductions in the little remaining SJC RJ flying
*Possibly shutting down all Saab flying from LAX
*Transfering more TransState capacity from STL to MIA
*Retiring ERJ-135 (possibly all of them) and some Saabs
*Frequency trims at ORD, DFW, but no destinations discontinued.
Mainline
*While S80s are being pulled, what they are doing is accelerating S80 retirements before 738s start arriving. By the end of 2009, the fleet size will actually likely be around the same size.
*Capacity reductions at DFW.
*Minimal cuts at ORD.
*No cuts at MIA (in fact, MIA will probably see growth).
*Some international frequencies reduced for the off-season from ORD/DFW
*While some A300s will be taken out of the fleet, since the A300 fleet is currently underutilized as-is, these removals will still allow AA to maintain, with some timing adjustments, their current A300 schedules.
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From what AA, has said, they also noted: "Facility Closures"- My gut feeling, is they will close the St. Louis hub. Reduced, vacations, reduced top-pay. Oh.., my God, a very sinking feeling- 😱
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Mark,
Many Thanks for the comprehensive list. I would agree with all of them. Also do you forsee ORD-EZE getting the chop?
Many Thanks for the comprehensive list. I would agree with all of them. Also do you forsee ORD-EZE getting the chop?
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Interesting note: It is my understanding that the TWU maintenance local presidents voted 12-9 not in favor of bringing back the company proposals to the membership. TUL and MCIE voted no because there were no "security" provisions for those stations.
Makes you wonder why AA would not "protect" TUL of all places knowing that one base could carry any vote because of its shear size.
Just a thought!
