MKE, OKC and PDX-STL with E175s
Nov 26, 2014, 6:36 am
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After looking at dummy bookings for PDX-STL this August, it looks like these SkyWest operated flights are NOT eligible for upgrades using the Gold upgrade certs...the reservation system WILL sell you a F seat, but is treating these flights like AA or DL flights being sold on Alaska-Air.com and therefore ineligible for these types of upgrades. My assumption is that, like DL flights (for the time being), AS elites should be eligible for complementary upgrades at their respective upgrade windows (or at least on the day of departure). Perhaps not being eligible for upgrade cert upgrades will make them that much easier for upgrades....we'll see, but either way it's better than the all Y CR7 flights currently operated by SkyWest.
Nov 26, 2014, 7:39 am
#62
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Don't even worry about F unless you absolutely must sit up front. The bulkhead rows on these will be great if it's configured like every other E75 out there. I don't believe E75s have ovens, so even if you're just doing it for a meal, it'll likely be a cold one.
Nov 26, 2014, 8:17 am
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Skywest EMB120s operate where there would be no other service at all. What would you rather have, a 4-6 hour drive, or a flight on an EMB120. I used to fly on EMB120s quite often and never had a particular issue with them, realizing that they're designed for thin thin routes that wouldn't have air service otherwise.
Nov 26, 2014, 8:41 am
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I'd be willing to bet it does better than the Q400 on cargo.
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How does a E75 do with cargo though? Probably still need freighters to haul most of the cargo to/from villages.
And short field performance? Could we see a return to DUT? (no idea if these a/c have any short field ability)
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One other interesting note: the CPA agreement notes that Skywest will get additional E175 deliveries on behalf of AS in 2016, which roughly coincides with the planned combi drawdown.
Perhaps I'm reading too much into it, but I won't be surprised if some of those E175's make it to ANC for some of the longer intra-Alaska routes that don't see heavy enough loads for consistent mainline 734/738 service. Stuff like ANC-BRW/OTZ/OME/ADK, maybe even BET and the seasonal AKN/DLG.
One other interesting note: the CPA agreement notes that Skywest will get additional E175 deliveries on behalf of AS in 2016, which roughly coincides with the planned combi drawdown.
Perhaps I'm reading too much into it, but I won't be surprised if some of those E175's make it to ANC for some of the longer intra-Alaska routes that don't see heavy enough loads for consistent mainline 734/738 service. Stuff like ANC-BRW/OTZ/OME/ADK, maybe even BET and the seasonal AKN/DLG.
And short field performance? Could we see a return to DUT? (no idea if these a/c have any short field ability)
Nov 26, 2014, 9:30 am
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True...they don't have ovens so the F meal is likely to be what UAX F serves which is a free snack box....definitely not the same experience as AS mainline but for MKE and OKC it's better than nothing.
Nov 26, 2014, 9:36 am
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Unless they plan on some Sabre updates, I don't think their reservation system is set up to process upgrade certs or even waitlisted upgrades on partner flights such as this (as noticed by a previous poster who already purchased one of the MKE flights and is NOT waitlisted). Until all the kinks get worked out, my guess is that any elite upgrades will be given out at the gate similar to how it works with DL flights.
Nov 26, 2014, 10:23 am
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Nov 26, 2014, 10:44 am
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The press release also says they will have streaming entertainment, like the AS 737s were going to have by the end of 2014.....so yeah, that is the long range "plan", but I wouldn't expect a hot meal in Y or F for awhile.
Nov 26, 2014, 10:59 am
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I'd think the A/c could be delivered with ovens.
Wifi is added a bit later it seems.
Originally Posted by PDXPremier
The press release also says they will have streaming entertainment, like the AS 737s were going to have by the end of 2014.....so yeah, that is the long range "plan", but I wouldn't expect a hot meal in Y or F for awhile.
Wifi is added a bit later it seems.
Nov 26, 2014, 11:16 am
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SkyWest had ovens on their CRJs flying as Midwest Connect so presumably the E jets will have ovens if Alaska wants them.
Nov 26, 2014, 11:33 am
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Nov 26, 2014, 11:37 am
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My understanding is the airplanes will come online with all of the advertised amenities. Hot meals, Wifi, streaming entertainment and power ports in F.
Nov 26, 2014, 12:24 pm
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Nov 26, 2014, 12:29 pm
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Food and beverage will include hot meals and picnic packs for purchase, in addition to Northwest microbrews and wine.