Song (Delta LCC) routes similar to JetBlue...
Mar 27, 2003, 7:35 am
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Song (Delta LCC) routes similar to JetBlue...
I was checking out the Delta forum today when I came across this link:
http://www.flysong.com/home/new_cities.jsp
It shows routes that Song will begin flying between April & June. Its interesting to note the following routes shared with JetBlue:
JFK-PBI
JFK-MCO
JFK-TPA
That's 3 out of 4 total flights for Song out of JFK. The other 2 routes listed on the above website operate out of BOS, and we know JetBlue hasn't gone there yet.
Just thought it was interesting. Comments welcome!
-Chris
http://www.flysong.com/home/new_cities.jsp
It shows routes that Song will begin flying between April & June. Its interesting to note the following routes shared with JetBlue:
JFK-PBI
JFK-MCO
JFK-TPA
That's 3 out of 4 total flights for Song out of JFK. The other 2 routes listed on the above website operate out of BOS, and we know JetBlue hasn't gone there yet.
Just thought it was interesting. Comments welcome!
-Chris
Mar 28, 2003, 8:23 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by chrislacey:
I was checking out the Delta forum today when I came across this link:
http://www.flysong.com/home/new_cities.jsp
It shows routes that Song will begin flying between April & June. Its interesting to note the following routes shared with JetBlue:
JFK-PBI
JFK-MCO
JFK-TPA
That's 3 out of 4 total flights for Song out of JFK. The other 2 routes listed on the above website operate out of BOS, and we know JetBlue hasn't gone there yet.
Just thought it was interesting. Comments welcome!
-Chris</font>
I was checking out the Delta forum today when I came across this link:
http://www.flysong.com/home/new_cities.jsp
It shows routes that Song will begin flying between April & June. Its interesting to note the following routes shared with JetBlue:
JFK-PBI
JFK-MCO
JFK-TPA
That's 3 out of 4 total flights for Song out of JFK. The other 2 routes listed on the above website operate out of BOS, and we know JetBlue hasn't gone there yet.
Just thought it was interesting. Comments welcome!
-Chris</font>
Mar 28, 2003, 11:55 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Analise:
Competition is very healthy. I'm eager to see what Song is all about. But Song seems limited to Florida as a destination. Any place else?</font>
Competition is very healthy. I'm eager to see what Song is all about. But Song seems limited to Florida as a destination. Any place else?</font>
Mar 29, 2003, 1:39 pm
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It still begs the question: If B6's business model (and associated profitability) are worthy of imitation by Song, then why not by Delta, et al?
(Largely a rhetorical question, since I understand they can't change everything overnight - but it makes ya wonder, if it's done well, if Song will eventually take over Delta.)
(Largely a rhetorical question, since I understand they can't change everything overnight - but it makes ya wonder, if it's done well, if Song will eventually take over Delta.)
Mar 31, 2003, 7:25 pm
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Quote: "It still begs the question: If B6's business model (and associated profitability) are worthy of imitation by Song, then why not by Delta, et al?"
JetBlue appears to have great management. Delta does not. Therein, lies the basic difference. DL management-- focusing on huge bonuses , to themselves, seeking government bailout funds, modification of pensions to provide golden parachutes to mgmt. B6 management--appear to be focusing on Customer Service. Delta is driving away customers every day http://saveskymiles.com/. B6 is winning new customers every day. It is hard to believe that anyone would choose Song over B6 from JFK to Florida. JetBlue is customer-service-oriented. DL is management-bonus-oriented.
JetBlue appears to have great management. Delta does not. Therein, lies the basic difference. DL management-- focusing on huge bonuses , to themselves, seeking government bailout funds, modification of pensions to provide golden parachutes to mgmt. B6 management--appear to be focusing on Customer Service. Delta is driving away customers every day http://saveskymiles.com/. B6 is winning new customers every day. It is hard to believe that anyone would choose Song over B6 from JFK to Florida. JetBlue is customer-service-oriented. DL is management-bonus-oriented.
Apr 3, 2003, 2:37 pm
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Song's fares are almost twice the cost of JetBlue. I did a sample fare from JFK to PBI on April 15.. Song, by the way, only gives you the choice of a morning flight and an evening flight. Anyway, Song's fare was $385. JetBlue was $200.
Song needs to do better than that to compete.
Song needs to do better than that to compete.