AS in PDX - You Left Us; We Didn't Leave You!
Jun 21, 2023, 3:17 pm
#106
Join Date: Jun 2018
Programs: Alaska, Bonvoy, HH
Posts: 482
Preach PDXPremier
Jun 21, 2023, 3:31 pm
#107
Join Date: Apr 2003
Programs: B6 Mosaic, Bonvoy LT Titanium (x SPG LT), IHG Spire, UA Silver
Posts: 5,851
That part really makes no sense as AS is the only airline which calls PDX a hub. That said, both sides have fair points. AS has put all of their eggs in the SEA basket and that doesn't work for some people based in PDX where other airlines--even those with more limited options--still provide access to a wider network. Others may not mind AS's more limited network or don't mind connecting in SEA. If AS no longer has the flights one needs, move on to an airline that works better. It will be a while before AS has enough planes to make any significant adds outside of SEA.
Jun 21, 2023, 3:53 pm
#108
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Boston's north shore
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75k, DL Silver Medallion
Posts: 298
I find it outrageous that SeaTac taxi drivers don't necessarily know how to find the Amtrak station, however! Now I only use Lyft to get between the two.
Jun 22, 2023, 9:36 am
#109
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 3,361
That part really makes no sense as AS is the only airline which calls PDX a hub. That said, both sides have fair points. AS has put all of their eggs in the SEA basket and that doesn't work for some people based in PDX where other airlines--even those with more limited options--still provide access to a wider network. Others may not mind AS's more limited network or don't mind connecting in SEA. If AS no longer has the flights one needs, move on to an airline that works better. It will be a while before AS has enough planes to make any significant adds outside of SEA.
AS' market share in PDX has ticket up slightly since 2019 as it has reduced capacity less than other airlines at PDX.
Jun 24, 2023, 1:10 pm
#110
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AS 75K, BW Plat, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 10,733
Jun 24, 2023, 5:48 pm
#111
Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: Portland USA
Programs: Alaska, United, Hawaiian, Delta (canceled)
Posts: 47
f you think Portland is bad, go to San Francisco, Oakland, Chicago (55 shootings in one weekend), etc. etc.
Jun 24, 2023, 5:52 pm
#112
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Bend, OR
Programs: AS 100k, UA Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 228
Sadly, we have witnessed a pretty staggering self destruction of the PDX metro area. We fled after 15 years there. In its prime, Portland was a top 20 world city.
Jun 24, 2023, 6:49 pm
#113
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 12,601
The movement is not from Portland to the burbs. It is from Portland to Central Oregon, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, etc. AS planning and strategy team sees this and the weak demand which has led to the de-hubbing as of late.
Sadly, we have witnessed a pretty staggering self destruction of the PDX metro area. We fled after 15 years there. In its prime, Portland was a top 20 world city.
Sadly, we have witnessed a pretty staggering self destruction of the PDX metro area. We fled after 15 years there. In its prime, Portland was a top 20 world city.
Jun 25, 2023, 7:27 am
#115
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Portland
Programs: MVPGold 75K
Posts: 498
The movement is not from Portland to the burbs. It is from Portland to Central Oregon, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, etc. AS planning and strategy team sees this and the weak demand which has led to the de-hubbing as of late.
Sadly, we have witnessed a pretty staggering self destruction of the PDX metro area. We fled after 15 years there. In its prime, Portland was a top 20 world city.
Sadly, we have witnessed a pretty staggering self destruction of the PDX metro area. We fled after 15 years there. In its prime, Portland was a top 20 world city.
Jun 25, 2023, 7:38 am
#116
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,044
Jun 25, 2023, 1:05 pm
#117
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Portland
Programs: MVPGold 75K
Posts: 498
Jun 25, 2023, 4:13 pm
#118
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,044
Jun 25, 2023, 4:39 pm
#119
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVP Gold 100K
Posts: 2,995
Port of Portland data show that PDX passenger numbers are up about 14% year over year.
https://cdn.portofportland.com/pdfs/...cs%20(PDF).pdf
https://cdn.portofportland.com/pdfs/...cs%20(PDF).pdf
Jun 25, 2023, 5:36 pm
#120
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Portland
Programs: MVPGold 75K
Posts: 498
Port of Portland data show that PDX passenger numbers are up about 14% year over year.
https://cdn.portofportland.com/pdfs/...cs%20(PDF).pdf
https://cdn.portofportland.com/pdfs/...cs%20(PDF).pdf