tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28747917906200145132024-02-20T18:58:18.085-06:00THM InternationalAirline and Revenue Management Consulting - Maximizing Opportunities for SuccessTHM Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05313033752346657080noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874791790620014513.post-34213626145381892792017-11-14T10:30:00.000-06:002017-11-14T14:10:17.784-06:00Spirit Airlines DFW-LAX Review - NK869/04NOV2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">I booked a trip from DFW to LAX with 7 days notice on Spirit Airlines
(NK). I booked a one way ticket for
$158.00, which included air fare, “Big Front Seat,” and a three day car rental
with Dollar. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">NK869
DFW to LAX, operated as an Airbus A-321<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">NK is located at Terminal E,
at DFW International and operates as many as 28 daily flights during the summer
season. In fact, NK has quietly become
the number 2 domestic carrier at the airport (when all AA/American Eagle
traffic is combined - carriers report separately). The departure was scheduled for Saturday
afternoon, at 412P. When I got to the
airport, I was literally the only one going through security, and breezed
through. Terminal E was the first to be
renovated at DFW. The airport did a job
keeping the convenience of the original airport, and the aesthetics of the
newest terminal, Terminal D. Job well
done! The terminal is passenger
friendly, with plenty of food choices, and the restaurants stay open late to
cater to NK’s several late departures, an anomaly at a mid-continent hub
airport.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Spirit
is located at Terminal E at DFW Airport and has up to 28</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">Boarding NK flights generally starts 30 minutes prior to
departure, as was the case for my flight.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">
</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">I was seated in seat 2F, and boarded with Group 2.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">Once everyone was boarded, and at the click
of 412P, the flight pushed back on time.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">
</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">NK’s “Big Front Seats” (BFS) are essentially first class size seats,
with a little less legroom.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">In fact, it
is somewhat difficult to get to the window seat.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">But, BFS is not first class, just a bigger
seat.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">If you want a drink or snack, you
must buy.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">Every time I fly NK, I pay so
little, I don’t mind paying for a drink and snack (you can always bring
something on board by purchasing before you board).</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">All snacks and drinks must be purchased on NK</span><span style="font-size: 12.8px; text-align: center;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">NKs cabin service is always
one of the strong points. Flight
attendants are friendly and serve everyone with a smile. Compared to the legacies and many other LCCs,
I would say NKs cabin service is among the best in the industry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">It was cloudy most of the flight, however, over Western
New Mexico, the skies were clear, and for the last hour of the flight, there
were beautiful views of Northern Arizona, including the Meteor Crater.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">As we made our final approach into LAX, we
were greeted by a stunning view of Downtown LA surrounded by the San Gabriel
Mountains.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">Meteor Crater, outside of Winslow, AZ</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">Once we touchdown on Runway
25L (Left), maximum reverse thrust and braking is applied now that NK is
located in Terminal 5. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">This is done
since Terminal 5 is located <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">a</span>djacent to the middle of the runway, and the pilot is
hoping to avoid a long taxi.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">Task
accomplished.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">We turned off the runway
and taxied directly to Gate 54, arriving at 538P, only 5 minutes later than
scheduled.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">The terminal is new to NK,
and previously housed Delta Airlines.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">This
terminal is perhaps the nicest terminal at LAX.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">I frequently fly on Spirit Airlines.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">I don’t check a bag, and I don’t pay for a
roller bag.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">I take a “personal item”
which cannot exceed 18inX14inX8in.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">My ‘duffel’
shoulder bag is bigger than those dimensions; however, it fits in the sizer. NK
is pretty liberal if you are carrying a shoulder duffel bag, as long as it fits (literally squeezes) in the sizer.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">I find I can actually get
more in shoulder bag than a roller bag.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">I enjoy flying Spirit Airlines.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">They have enabled me to take trips I never
thought I could afford.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">Please be aware,
you will pay for everything, from seat assignments, to a soft drink on
board.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">However, if you are creative,
Spirit is a great way to fly.<span style="line-height: 18.4px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Since Spirit does not operate an afternoon departure LAX to DFW on Tuesday, I flew AA's 787 on my return. Look for my review of that flight coming soon!</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Downtown LA from NK869 on final to LAX</td></tr>
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THM Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05313033752346657080noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874791790620014513.post-63069842908353134012017-10-30T12:09:00.001-05:002017-10-30T17:09:30.935-05:00Lack of ticket counter space puts ground handler in precarious position!<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Counter space is not available inside LGB's art deco terminal</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Airserv-LGB, a small
business, has provided ground support for airlines, at Long Beach Airport
(LGB), since 1972. When Airserv started
operations, airline service at LGB was very limited, and plenty of ticket
counter space was available. Flash
forward to the 1980s and deregulation, 41 flights now operated from LGB, plus
10-15 commuter slots. Alaska, America
West, American, Continental, Delta, TWA, United, and USAir all served LGB, and
ticket counter space was at a premium.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">During the mid to late
1980s, Airserv provided some sort of service to six of the airlines and 26 of
the 41 flights. Any ‘ad-hoc’ charter
flights that operated, requiring ticket counter space for check in was
available through one of the six airlines they did business with.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The 1990s had a dramatic
impact on the third-party contract companies that were hired by the
airlines. In 1996, a fatal accident in
Miami, caused by improper handling of oxygen canisters, completely changed the
industry. The airlines increased the liability
insurance requirement by third-party contractors, so much, that many of the ‘small
business’ handlers (such as Airserv), either sold out, or went out of
business. However, there was enough ‘ad-hoc’
business and business from smaller airlines without the hefty liability
insurance requirement. However, Airserv now was left without an airline
relationship to provide check in.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">Today, Airserv is forced to
coordinate with a couple of airlines and their charter carriers to sequence
schedules. However, there have been
times sequencing the schedules did not work, and the charter carrier (Elite
Air) was forced to check in passengers outside, on the curb (see photo).</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">With no counter space available, curbside check in for Laughlin charter<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This does not reflect well
on an airport that is a multiple Top 10 Conde Nast Domestic Airport. The airport needs to provide ticket counter
space for all flights serving the airport, and not discriminate based on size
of aircraft, or whether the flight is scheduled or charter. The curbside check in of Elite Airways was a
charter flight to Laughlin. The Harrah’s/Cesar's Laughlin charters have been operating out of Long Beach for over 30 years -
that’s longer than any one airline has served LGB. Airserv, which has serviced these flights from the beginning, could be at risk of losing this contract because they are unable to provide ticketing/check in due to a lack of counter space.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Everything changed in
December of 2015, when then LGB Airport Director, Bryant Francis added nine slots to the 41
allocated, making way for 50 daily flights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
is no doubt the City of Long Beach had been working with Southwest Airlines,
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caught off guard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After reviewing all
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Southwest began service in
June 2016 with four daily flights to Oakland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Under a provision in the City’s Ordinance, Southwest realized they could
apply and use any unused slots, even if they were allocated to another carrier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In September 2016, Southwest used three of
JetBlue’s slots to add service to Las Vegas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>With the additional service, they offered seven daily flights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With Southwest’s plan to use any vacant
slots, that forced JetBlue’s hand to use their full slot allocation for the
first time in several years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With 2017 being the first
full year of operation of 50 flights, city officials project a record of 3.5
million passengers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Through August 2017,
roughly 2.5 million passengers have traveled through the airport.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Projecting a 15% increase of passengers,
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taxis/shuttles, car rentals and others. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The hotel occupancy in Long Beach was reported
at 81%, in June, 20% over the national average.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">T</span>hough it is unlikely any
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With Jet Blue’s low cost service, their
loyal customer base, and the addition of the original low cost carrier,
Southwest, complimented by two of the three major legacy carriers, American and
Delta, Long Beach Airport’s future looks bright.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the airport’s new concourse, the Long
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concourse lined with palm trees to rave reviews.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I recently was booking an
airline reservation from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach (LGB), on American
Airlines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I booked the flight, I
noticed under the flight departure/arrival times, in fine print, “Flight
operated by Mesa Airlines as American Eagle.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You may remember American Eagle (or other airline affiliates such as
Delta Connection and United Express), as a cramped noisy turbo-prop to a small
city.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not anymore!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.0pt; line-height: 115%;">An American Eagle (operated
by Mesa) CRJ-900 at Long Beach, CA (photo by Clint Vallee)</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Curious about Mesa Airlines,
I googled them and found their website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Mesa Airlines flies Canadair CRJ-900 regional jets (76-79 seats, first
class and coach, depending on configuration) for American Airlines at the
Phoenix and Dallas/Fort Worth hubs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mesa
also flies for United Airlines at Houston-Intercontinental (Embraer E-175, 76
seats in a mixed class) and Washington-Dulles hubs (Canadair CRJ-700, 64 seats
in a mixed class)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The route maps
representing both carriers spans both coasts and Mexico.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The major/legacy airlines have
hired regional airlines that operate smaller aircraft, to fly routes that
cannot be economically served by larger mainline aircraft.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the agreement, the regional airline (which
is a separate airline) will carry the code of the major airline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Planes and flight crew uniforms mimic the
host carrier, but by law, the contract carrier must identify itself as an
independent carrier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will see, “American
Eagle, operated by SkyWest.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As the regional jet
revolution began, in the late 1990s, major airlines started adding what they
term as “long thin” routes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of those
routes, started by American Eagle in the early 2000s, is Los Angeles to
Northwest Arkansas/Bentonville.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
route is 1,400 miles, halfway across the country.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Initially started with a Canadair CRJ-700 (70
coach seats), it was the perfect airplane for the route.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>AA could never serve this route efficiently
with an MD-80 (140 seats) or a 737-800 (150 seats), the CRJ-700 was the perfect
size.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The route continues to be flown by
AA Eagle with an E-175 jet with 76 seats in a first class and coach configuration.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With regional jets, franchise
flying has become a significant part of the major/legacy carrier
operations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is quite common now days,
to fly virtually coast to coast on regional jets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Purchase a ticket on United Airlines from
Tucson to Charleston, SC, both flights will likely be operated by United
Airlines franchise carriers dba United Express.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Caveat Emptor!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your next trip on Alaska, American, Delta, or
United may actually be on another airline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Be sure you know who you are flying!</span></div>
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<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A
Delta Connection CRJ-700 operated by SkyWest bound for Salt Lake City</span></td></tr>
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THM Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05313033752346657080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874791790620014513.post-26852901851475544682017-08-01T17:45:00.000-05:002017-08-01T17:45:51.986-05:00What is JetBlue's next move at Long Beach<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">JetBlue operates 32 daily flights from Long Beach, its West Coast Focus City</td></tr>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">In the
beginning of 2016, The City of Long Beach (which operates Long Beach Airport -
LGB), announced nine additional slots (a slot is a right to operate an arrival and departure) were available, above the 41 maximum
allowed. There is a provision in the
Noise Ordinance, if noise limits meet a certain criteria, flights can be added,
over the maximum of 41. The city found,
by adding nine flights, the noise limits could still be met.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">To the
surprise of many, Southwest Airlines applied for those nine additional
slots. JetBlue, in a defensive move,
also applied for all nine, and Delta applied for two slots. The official allocation was four slots to
Southwest, three to JetBlue, and two to Delta.
With the entry of Southwest into LGB, the game changed for JetBlue.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">To many, JetBlue
has been a double-edged sword at LGB.
They provide great service to the city, and provide service to cities
that most airports are envious of.
However, JetBlue has been accused of ‘slot-squatting’ for several
years. LGB is a focus city for JetBlue,
and the carrier had acquired slots at the airport when no other carriers
wanted them. Prior to the recent
allocation, JetBlue had 29 slots (70%), but never used all their slots, at
times leaving up to 7 slots unused. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Southwest started service to LGB in June of 2016</td></tr>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Southwest
Airlines after starting LGB service, announced they would take any open or unused
slots, even if they were awarded to another carrier. For example, FedEx and UPS do not fly on
weekends, Southwest applied to use their weekend slots (FedEx - 1, UPS - 1) to
fly two additional flights on Saturday and Sunday. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">In September,
JetBlue had already moved to counter Southwest’s entry into the market, however
some slots remained unused. Southwest
scooped JetBlue’s unused slots; after three months, the new entrant into LGB,
was operating 7 flights, adding a second destination.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">JetBlue
announced LGB to San Jose, CA (SJC) service starting in January of 2017. This would be the first time they would have
100% usage of their slots within the last several years. Once JetBlue began using all their slots,
Southwest had to discontinue their additional flights. However, they are continuing to operate the
two additional flights on weekends (from FedEx and UPS).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Earlier this
year, Long Beach denied JetBlue’s request for a Federal Inspection Station
(Customs) for international flights.
This was a major disappointment for the carrier, as they were planning
service from LGB to Mexico and Central America.
When the FIS was rejected, a lot of questions have come up regarding
JetBlue’s future at LGB.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">It’s clear
JetBlue is disappointed to have the FIS Facility rejected. With their success at LAX, would they
continue LGB as a Focus City? Any
unused slot, Southwest will pounce on, even if it’s one day a week. JetBlue doesn’t want to risk returning slots,
which Southwest could potentially add on a permanent basis. Southwest has forced JetBlue to fly
100% of their slots daily.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">However,
there is another twist experts and analysts have overlooked, the Alaska -
Virgin America merger. With LGB is in a
perfect position to compete with the combined carrier. Alaska continues to expand intra-California
and trans-con routes. Though the
carriers don’t overlap on a lot of routes, JetBlue can offer a similar product
not offered by Alaska, through the convenience and ease of Long Beach
Airport. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">JetBlue uses the north concourse at LGB, with seven gates</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">JetBlue rolling on Runway 30, with Southwest holding short,<br />both airlines serve Oakland and Sacramento daily.</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">JetBlue’s
loads from LGB are strong, averaging about 77%.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Breaking it down, most flights exceed 80%, except for the Bay Area
flights (which are over-saturated from the LA Area), which appear to range from the mid-60’s to mid-70’s.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The data is from BTS.Gov.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">They have carried 620,000 (JAN-MAY) from LGB
this year, a 45% increase year over year, and are on pace to reach 1.5 million
boardings for the year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Long Beach
Airport is what it is today because of JetBlue.
The carrier came in with a vision of creating a West Coast hub/focus
city in 2000, when LGB had very little service, and even less interest from
other airlines. JetBlue has created a
huge loyal following with great service, DirecTV, a niche market, and LGB - a
gateway most airports twice the size wish they could emulate. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
THM Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05313033752346657080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874791790620014513.post-64079252505366346402017-07-19T12:00:00.002-05:002017-07-19T12:18:25.756-05:00 Long Beach Airport should love the CRJ-700!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Long Beach Airport's 'art deco' terminal and new concourse have been voted "Top 10 Domestic Airport" multiple times</td></tr>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"> Although Long Beach Airport (LGB) has no “airline” slots available,
access to the convenient LA Area airport is still available. There are
currently 25 “commuter” slots available at LGB. Commuter slots are
defined as aircraft under 75,000 lbs. This was determined by the Noise
Ordinance, implemented in the 1990s.</span></div>
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The weight is key, at 75,000 lbs., this enables the CRJ-700 to meet
the criteria of the LGB Noise Ordinance as a commuter aircraft. The
CRJ-700, seats 70 in a one-class (all coach) configuration, and 65 in a
two-class (First/Coach) configuration. The aircraft has proven
economically viable, and able to fly West Coast to mid-continent hubs
such as Denver, Dallas/Fort Worth, or Houston. It can also easily reach
the Pacific Northwest, as Alaska/Horizon has proved past service from
LGB to Portland and Seattle.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">CRJ-700 aircraft, such as the one above, are eligible for "commuter" slots (Photo by Jeremy Madson)</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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It would be nice for LGB to have all three major/legacy airlines supporting
LGB. AA has reduced to three daily flights to Phoenix, however, Delta,
now has four CRJ-900 flights daily. The addition of United to LGB would
be ideal. United’s options, if serving LGB, would be San Francisco,
Denver, or Houston/IAH. There is a huge market for all three, of course,
like American and Delta, United prefers the passengers connecting
beyond their hub, as opposed to terminating at their hub.</div>
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With the recent addition of Southwest, they have forced forced JetBlue to discontinue slot squatting. For the first time in several years, LGB has 100% usage of the airline slots. The City of Long
Beach’s hotel occupancy has skyrocketed to over 80%since then; it’s no
coincidence. How much more would the city benefit with 75 flights?</div>
THM Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05313033752346657080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874791790620014513.post-78976503146542305462013-07-31T20:46:00.001-05:002013-07-31T20:50:03.176-05:00Airserv-LGB contracts with THM International for management consulting<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">THM to provide Airserv-LGB accounting and marketing services</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">August 1, 2013 – Fort Worth, TX – THM International, Airline and Revenue Management Consulting, has agreed to terms with Airserv-LGB to provide accounting and marketing services.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Airserv-LGB, based at Long Beach Airport, CA, specializes in airline ground support and has provided quality service for over 40 years. Airserv has served US Presidents, Vice Presidents, The Queen of England, college and pro sports teams, major airlines, to air taxi operations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“With their wide scope of operations, we feel we can provide the necessary support for Airserv-LGB to continue their success,” said Thomas Martin, President of THM International. “Our goal for Airserv-LGB is for them to maximize their opportunities for success.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">THM International provides consulting for airlines and companies supporting the air transportation industry. For additional information regarding our company, please contact us at: <a href="mailto:thmintl@outlook.com">thmintl@outlook.com</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> or visit our website: <a href="http://thmintl.webs.com/">http://thmintl.webs.com</a> .</span>THM Internationalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05313033752346657080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874791790620014513.post-26919768652609511972013-06-08T15:17:00.002-05:002013-07-31T20:47:36.335-05:00THM International Ready for Business<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Airline consulting company hopes to help carriers and other industry related companies maximize success, and profit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 8, 2013 - Fort Worth, TX - THM International, Airline and Revenue Management Consulting, is ready for business. THM offers full airline consulting specializing in marketing and revenue management. In today's current economy, THM plans to help airlines maximize their success by effective marketing and carefully managing revenue.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"In an extremely competitive, low fare environment today, coupled with high fuel and labor costs, it's vitally important airlines maximize every dollar they generate," said Thomas Martin, President of THM International. "We provide an outside look, for an air carrier, to evaluate their business model."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Martin is an industry veteran of 30 years. His most recent position is with Integrated Airline Services as a Fixed Assets Manager. In 2007, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Martin joined AMB Property Corporation and oversaw the Airport Facilities Group at DFW Airport. Prior to AMB, he managed </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Capacity Management and Pricing for Latin America at American Airlines Cargo. In addition to his experience in cargo, Martin also worked in inside sales, for American Airlines. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He started on the ramp in Long Beach, CA and holds a BA Degree in Organizational Communication from California State University.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">THM International provides consulting for airlines, specializing in marketing and revenue management. For additional information regarding our company, please contact us at: <a href="mailto:THMIntl@outlook.com">THMIntl@outlook.com</a> or visit our website <a href="http://thmintl.webs.com/">http://thmintl.webs.com</a>.</span></div>
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