A return to Maui [threads merged]
Apr 21, 2009 | 6:26 pm
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Apr 21, 2009 | 6:28 pm
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Not right now for new route EWR-KEF. Maybe someday in the future.
Apr 21, 2009 | 6:30 pm
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Apr 21, 2009 | 6:55 pm
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CLE-LAX-HNL One stop 737-9ER
Apr 21, 2009 | 7:14 pm
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The flight crew will be CLE-based so that is an option. I suppose they could also bring the crew in on a different 737 and switch them onto a plane that is operating on EWR-LAX or IAH-LAX, too. Actually, I think they'll have to do that unless they are going to have two different CLE-LAX 73E flights; they need one for LAX-OGG, too. I'd bet on a direct single flight number EWR-(LAX)-OGG if they tried to do something like that.
Apr 21, 2009 | 7:33 pm
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Apr 21, 2009 | 7:47 pm
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hmmm, pulling the 752s for possible transcon duty or more European routes?
How full are the LAX-HNL flights right now? Maybe they figure they are not losing too much revenue by not having the BF seats.
How full are the LAX-HNL flights right now? Maybe they figure they are not losing too much revenue by not having the BF seats.
Apr 21, 2009 | 7:47 pm
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Apr 21, 2009 | 7:55 pm
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CO should try SEA/PDX/SFO/SAN-HNL with 739 to feed Guam service.
Apr 21, 2009 | 8:31 pm
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You guys are all worried about EUAs and the first thing I'm wondering about is the performance of a 739 on the short runway in OGG!
Does anyone else fly a 737 into/outta OGG? Alaska yet? Aloha must have, but IRRC they had -700s. Will be interesting to see the performance of a -900 on the short runway going back to LAX.
Don't see any of this loaded in the res system yet, but if indeed it is August start, it would have to be coming in soon.....
A OGG layover would be a nice addition to the mix!
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Does anyone else fly a 737 into/outta OGG? Alaska yet? Aloha must have, but IRRC they had -700s. Will be interesting to see the performance of a -900 on the short runway going back to LAX.
Don't see any of this loaded in the res system yet, but if indeed it is August start, it would have to be coming in soon.....
A OGG layover would be a nice addition to the mix!
DRW
Apr 21, 2009 | 8:33 pm
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I hope the fares are reasonable, I wouldn't mind making a MR out of the new service.
Apr 21, 2009 | 8:35 pm
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Apr 21, 2009 | 9:12 pm
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The flight crew will be CLE-based so that is an option. I suppose they could also bring the crew in on a different 737 and switch them onto a plane that is operating on EWR-LAX or IAH-LAX, too. Actually, I think they'll have to do that unless they are going to have two different CLE-LAX 73E flights; they need one for LAX-OGG, too. I'd bet on a direct single flight number EWR-(LAX)-OGG if they tried to do something like that.
If LAXOGG couldnt work on a 752, I don't see how it would be worth spending an entire 73E when that could be allocated to something else. While the fare environment has changed significantly since TZ/AQ have left the market, connectivity seems to be the key since it would have to rely solely on local traffic unless it moves later as LAXHNL has to connect from the hubs.