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Feb 3, 2012, 10:20 am
#16
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Denver, Colorado
Programs: DEN: WN or UA, AA LT Gold, VIA Preference Preferred
Posts: 1,550
What about the fact that the hangar in MKE is owned by RAH/YX? That was cited as a major factor in moving maintenance from the leased from UA space in DEN. And, since many of the existing DEN employees did not take a transfer, weren't they able to lower costs by moving as well? Why go back to leased space? Airbii can still be flown DEN-MKE for scheduled work even if MKE is eliminated/reduced as a hub. Or is the grabbing of the incentives from the city every few years overriding everything else?
Feb 3, 2012, 11:03 am
#17
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,638
What about the fact that the hangar in MKE is owned by RAH/YX? That was cited as a major factor in moving maintenance from the leased from UA space in DEN. And, since many of the existing DEN employees did not take a transfer, weren't they able to lower costs by moving as well? Why go back to leased space?
http://www.statebillnews.com/2009/11...out-of-denver/
A Bedford comment in the article, regarding the job expansion at MKE:
“Our expansion in Milwaukee sends an important message to our current and future frequent fliers and to the local and state communities about our dedication to remain Milwaukee’s hometown airline.”
http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_13476334
Notable Bedford quote in this article:
While the maintenance facility issue simmers, Frontier's headquarters will remain in Denver "as long at Sean (Menke) is running the show."
Feb 3, 2012, 7:22 pm
#18
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: CONUS
Posts: 474
What about the fact that the hangar in MKE is owned by RAH/YX? That was cited as a major factor in moving maintenance from the leased from UA space in DEN. And, since many of the existing DEN employees did not take a transfer, weren't they able to lower costs by moving as well? Why go back to leased space? Airbii can still be flown DEN-MKE for scheduled work even if MKE is eliminated/reduced as a hub. Or is the grabbing of the incentives from the city every few years overriding everything else?
The lack of commonality with Frontier's fleet and that of the CO hangar was also a big reason F9 originally made plans for an 8-bay line maintenance hangar at DIA, which was shelved during the Chapter 11 filing.
May 7, 2012, 8:44 am
#19
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,638
http://www.denverpost.com/business/c...ado?source=rss
Farewell to great MKE employees, some very long-term. The CSRs at MKE have always done a terrific job in representing their company!
Crew base to Chicago:
http://www.denverpost.com/business/c...638?source=pop
May 7, 2012, 4:48 pm
#20
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: MKE
Posts: 2,161
Jul 20, 2012, 11:23 am
#21
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,638
Daniel Shurz to answer questions on Twitter
From @flyfrontier:
The man with the plan, our SVP-Commercial @wandererurban will be guest tweeting & taking your aviation Qs on 7/26 at 12 MT! #FlyFrontierChat
Last edited by mke9499; Jul 25, 2012 at 1:20 pm