OMA going mainline in June
Dec 28, 2015, 1:05 pm
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OMA going mainline in June
Starting in June. That's a big increase in capacity, from a CR7 to a 737. I don't know which variety of they 737, but even the 737-700 is a big increase in seats. Sounds like OMA is doing well.
Dec 28, 2015, 1:41 pm
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Dec 28, 2015, 3:13 pm
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Speaking of seating capacity, has there been any word on whether part of OO's big MRJ90 order will be allocated toward AS service? I know it isn't a huge increase over E175 seats, but it's still something in between the Embraer and the -700.
Dec 28, 2015, 4:40 pm
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Didn't the MRJ program just take a huge step backward? I seem to recall seeing delivery being pushed to 2020 or later as of last week.
Dec 28, 2015, 5:32 pm
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Dec 28, 2015, 6:31 pm
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^ on a mainline upgauge!
^ on a mainline upgauge!
Dec 28, 2015, 6:54 pm
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Dec 29, 2015, 10:54 am
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Thanks for sharing that news, AS Flyer. Having AS jet service into OMA just might seal the deal for a nostalgia trip back to the heartland. I can almost taste a cheesy Big Fred's pizza and a rare steak from Gorat's ...
Dec 29, 2015, 3:23 pm
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I like the 175s and its nice when you are alone you can choose an F seat to yourself
Dec 29, 2015, 3:40 pm
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Dec 29, 2015, 7:02 pm
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I fly this route on a regular basis, and it is always full. In fact, at one point they were talking about adding a second flight, but this is even better. They did also add OMA-PDX which starts in Feb.
I was even able to bump on this route once, and have seen multiple times where it was oversold.
I was even able to bump on this route once, and have seen multiple times where it was oversold.