Official schedule extension prediction thread
#1156
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,857
Does WN ever add any routes outside of the dates they add schedule extensions? I'm surprised to see that some service that existed (and seemed popular) pre-COVID still hasn't returned. Is there any chance they'll add in any more routes before 9/16? Or are there no additions at all, except on the dates when they extend the schedule?
#1157
Join Date: Nov 2014
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 1,676
Does WN ever add any routes outside of the dates they add schedule extensions? I'm surprised to see that some service that existed (and seemed popular) pre-COVID still hasn't returned. Is there any chance they'll add in any more routes before 9/16? Or are there no additions at all, except on the dates when they extend the schedule?
#1158
Join Date: Mar 2021
Posts: 402
WN is having a hard enough time keeping their core routes through their hubs staffed / running smoothly. I've had DEN and BNA connections (admittedly pretty heavily traffic'ed WN hubs) delayed rather consistently on recent flights due to some logistical / staffing snafu or other. I think they'll likely keep things pretty tight until their staffing levels ramp back up to re-expand into additional routes.
#1159
Join Date: Nov 2014
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 1,676
WN is having a hard enough time keeping their core routes through their hubs staffed / running smoothly. I've had DEN and BNA connections (admittedly pretty heavily traffic'ed WN hubs) delayed rather consistently on recent flights due to some logistical / staffing snafu or other. I think they'll likely keep things pretty tight until their staffing levels ramp back up to re-expand into additional routes.
#1160
Join Date: Mar 2021
Posts: 402
That's totally a fair assessment. I'm hedging things entirely and am not trusting any flights with connections to arrive on time (or even the same day for that matter) for the rest of the year. I've got a few trips that are time-critical (weddings, etc.) in the back half of this year and am not relying on anything but direct flights until the current staffing issues get ironed out.
#1161
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,664
WN is having a hard enough time keeping their core routes through their hubs staffed / running smoothly. I've had DEN and BNA connections (admittedly pretty heavily traffic'ed WN hubs) delayed rather consistently on recent flights due to some logistical / staffing snafu or other. I think they'll likely keep things pretty tight until their staffing levels ramp back up to re-expand into additional routes.
#1162
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: St. Louis, MO
Programs: AA EXP, 1MM; HH Gold; IHG Platinum
Posts: 146
Forget about having a crew and plane. If there's demand they'll sell it in the schedule and worry about whether they can reasomably fly it later, which is how they get themselves into the mess of the few weeks.
#1163
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: BDL, BOS
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, AA EXP, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 619
I assumed that FLL-GCM would resume with today's new schedule extension. Although it shows up as a daily nonstop flight under Flight Schedules, I don't see it as bookable.
#1164
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Paradise
Posts: 1,616
Doesn't show as bookable until March 2022. Cayman Islands have paused their plan to allow visitors in due to rising cases of covid, so that's probably why the start date has been pushed back.
#1165
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Programs: AA Gold AAdvantage Elite, Rapids Reward
Posts: 38,290
We are currently accepting air reservations through April 24, 2022. On December 8, 2021 we will open our schedule for sale through September 5, 2022. This date is subject to change! Please check back frequently.
The next schedule extension is on December 8, 2021.
The next schedule extension is on December 8, 2021.
#1166
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 825
next schedule release is still 12/8 but now only goes until 6/4
#1167
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Programs: AA Gold AAdvantage Elite, Rapids Reward
Posts: 38,290
#1169
Moderator: Southwest Airlines, Capital One
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: California
Programs: WN Companion Pass, A-list preferred, Hyatt Globalist; United Club Lietime (sic) Member
Posts: 21,572
I've seen that many times over the years. The wall comes down when the outlook for fares and fuel costs becomes more clear.