Sonoma County (STS) Aircraft in Future Months
Mar 10, 2019, 12:54 am
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Sonoma County (STS) Aircraft in Future Months
I haven't kept up on AS topics for a few years, so this is just a question for the more recently-experienced folks. I'm simply looking ahead because I have to coordinate time off with others in the office, so this isn't a gotta-make-reservations-now! issue.
In the fall I'll be visiting friends who happen to live about 10 minutes from STS, and right now the SEA-STS fares are very favorable. Right now it looks like all flights in and out of STS at that time are on E75s, which is great -- I'm pretty much at the limit for fitting in a 17" seat but 18.5" is no problem. Given scheduling history and STS politics, does it seem likely that this will be the aircraft of choice for some time? The former Q400 would absolutely not have been an option, and a CR7 would be quite uncomfortable for me. My alternate plan is F to OAK; my friends are more than willing to drive there to pick me up, but obviously STS is much more convenient.
At this point I'm just curious, but it's a strong curiosity! And yes, I do realize there will be at least one schedule change between now and then.
In the fall I'll be visiting friends who happen to live about 10 minutes from STS, and right now the SEA-STS fares are very favorable. Right now it looks like all flights in and out of STS at that time are on E75s, which is great -- I'm pretty much at the limit for fitting in a 17" seat but 18.5" is no problem. Given scheduling history and STS politics, does it seem likely that this will be the aircraft of choice for some time? The former Q400 would absolutely not have been an option, and a CR7 would be quite uncomfortable for me. My alternate plan is F to OAK; my friends are more than willing to drive there to pick me up, but obviously STS is much more convenient.
At this point I'm just curious, but it's a strong curiosity! And yes, I do realize there will be at least one schedule change between now and then.
Last edited by dliesse; Mar 10, 2019 at 12:56 am Reason: Got carried away and left out an important sentence.
Mar 10, 2019, 10:19 am
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STS has been transitioning away from Q400s for a while now. So much so in fact that I only see E75s to SEA, PDX, LAX, & SAN this spring and summer (after a cursory search). I think you're pretty safe to book now if there's a decent price. I haven't been flying out of STS myself because the prices are often $50-100 more than SFO. And winter.... Any one know if the jet bridges are installed yet?
ETA: also SNA
ETA: also SNA
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Mar 10, 2019, 11:37 am
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Mar 10, 2019, 4:31 pm
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Fall should be high season in wine country, so I wouldn't expect downgauging flights or lower fares.
Mar 10, 2019, 11:16 pm
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Thanks for the quick replies! Thought I'd heard about the CR7s going away, but haven't been keeping up. I live just off the approach to SEA (and my office is directly under it) so you'd think I would have noticed, but...
Mar 10, 2019, 11:30 pm
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well, I’m pretty sure DL and UA regional affiliates still have ‘em here ...
Mar 11, 2019, 9:51 am
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STS has been transitioning away from Q400s for a while now. So much so in fact that I only see E75s to SEA, PDX, LAX, & SAN this spring and summer (after a cursory search). I think you're pretty safe to book now if there's a decent price. I haven't been flying out of STS myself because the prices are often $50-100 more than SFO. And winter.... Any one know if the jet bridges are installed yet?
ETA: also SNA
ETA: also SNA
Mar 11, 2019, 12:02 pm
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no CRJ-200s, absolutely agree; reasonably sure I’ve seen CR7s/CR9s over the last few months ...