Republic adds more MKE nonstops
Nov 11, 2009, 9:30 pm
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The crew base at GSO will open sometime around MAR or APR. The maintenance base is already there...
Nov 12, 2009, 6:27 am
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Adding MKE-GSO would help me immensely, but I don't see it happening due to the fact that RDU is so close and they just announced the restoration of service there. In fact, if they really needed to rotate crew/aircraft through GSO it's probably cheaper just to fly an empty plane RDU-GSO than to fly a light load of passengers MKE-GSO.
Nov 12, 2009, 1:05 pm
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I would think that GSO wouldn't necessarily be used as a primary work center for any of the Midwest or Frontier planes. Bedford stated that Milwaukee would see both Airbus and Embraer work, which I would think means at least the E190's if not E170's. The smaller RJ's already have four overnight cities with mx bases (CMH, IND, STL, PIT) and so they seem covered.
MKE-GSO is on the thin side for service, but Republic has good opportunity to route their planes through GSO which fly under the banners of other airlines like US.
MKE-GSO is on the thin side for service, but Republic has good opportunity to route their planes through GSO which fly under the banners of other airlines like US.
Nov 12, 2009, 1:18 pm
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Do you think the GSO will get service to MKE/DEN around that time? Were you hearing the same rumors or were they simply about new NC service (RDU)? Thanks for your feedback!
Nov 12, 2009, 1:57 pm
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I think that Midwest tried that out an it did not work, people preferred LAX. i am partial to Long Beach although I know that it is impossible to get into that airport due to noise restrictions
What about San Jose or Oak as alternatives to SFO. I love OAK. The only good thing that SFO has going for it is BART
What about San Jose or Oak as alternatives to SFO. I love OAK. The only good thing that SFO has going for it is BART
Nov 12, 2009, 9:18 pm
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I think what we have been hearing is the intention to have service to all crew and mx bases. I don't think that DEN will see service but I do believe that MKE and possible MCI (much later) will see service.
Nov 12, 2009, 9:40 pm
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Its great that RDU is coming back.
CO and UA have had decent fares there, and CO has decent arrival times, even with connection times in CLE. Hopefully YX (or is it RW now...) can make it work. Or at least bottom out the fares for me for the next few months.
CO and UA have had decent fares there, and CO has decent arrival times, even with connection times in CLE. Hopefully YX (or is it RW now...) can make it work. Or at least bottom out the fares for me for the next few months.
Nov 13, 2009, 8:35 am
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YX still schedules and prices their flights. Republic provides the planes and crews.
Nov 13, 2009, 8:53 am
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Thanks cwe84...I was hoping for DEN service as that would provide great West Coast connections for travelers in a market where another option would be great. To me, it seems strang for them to have MKE service to both RDU and GSO, but we'd be glad to have it!! Fingers crossed.
Nov 14, 2009, 9:50 am
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Midwest was at SNA for 18 months, via MCI. AirTran mentioned restoring service during the takeover attempt. Fares at SNA are higher, but people would pay it to avoid the congestion at LAX.
Nov 14, 2009, 4:58 pm
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Just a thought
Nov 14, 2009, 7:23 pm
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Even though orange county has nearly 3 million people in it I am yet to be convinced that it is a viable market for MKE. A Midwest MCI-SNA or an Airtran ATL-SNA would work. Come to think of it SNA would be a good launching pad for either airline to expand to Hawaii. Airtran's 737s should have the range. Alaska does it with 737-800s. I am not sure about the A319 though
Just a thought
Just a thought
Nov 14, 2009, 9:03 pm
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Thanks cwe84...I was hoping for DEN service as that would provide great West Coast connections for travelers in a market where another option would be great. To me, it seems strang for them to have MKE service to both RDU and GSO, but we'd be glad to have it!! Fingers crossed.
Nov 15, 2009, 9:19 am
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Even though orange county has nearly 3 million people in it I am yet to be convinced that it is a viable market for MKE. A Midwest MCI-SNA or an Airtran ATL-SNA would work. Come to think of it SNA would be a good launching pad for either airline to expand to Hawaii. Airtran's 737s should have the range. Alaska does it with 737-800s. I am not sure about the A319 though
Just a thought
Just a thought