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The 77Ws went back to their mortgagors as part of administration whilst the A332s were returned to lessors. The 77W was too big for VA's needs and they have indicated that something like the 789 would probably be more suitable for their requirements in future particularly as it would be flexible to do both HND and LAX.
Do I believe that VA will return to long-haul? I don't know. It certainly isn't the most important thing they should address with getting their core domestic franchise profitable being where they need to concentrate their minds once state borders reliably reopen.
Krusty, yes as per the seniority list from the top (Group Date Of Joining). 88 positions published (44 Capt 44 FO). Some are now in training. A few 737 crew (who were not compulsory redundancy) bailed last year for REX and Alliance (Ejet) along with a few ex LH at those operators. Some other redundant crew are in Pionair(146), a few on bizjets, instructing, GA etc. But I would say the bulk of the 900 total redundant last year are probably not in a flying role, which should not surprise you.
All bidding goes off the GDOJ list and if they take a 73 spot, they’re type Frozen.
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Bain was on record of saying they'll want to re-enter Long Haul in the future, but has said that Long Haul is a long while off.
If International Travel recovers to 50-60% of 2019 figures, I could see Bain re-entering LAX only (or HND if Int'l travel recovers faster and they somewhat manage to keep that slot) before exiting the company.
Otherwise if Int'l Long Haul travel demand lags behind 2019 figures, Bain will likely concentrate on Domestic and Short Haul international before exiting.
If International Travel recovers to 50-60% of 2019 figures, I could see Bain re-entering LAX only (or HND if Int'l travel recovers faster and they somewhat manage to keep that slot) before exiting the company.
Otherwise if Int'l Long Haul travel demand lags behind 2019 figures, Bain will likely concentrate on Domestic and Short Haul international before exiting.
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Mainline fleet up to 77 aircraft now. With 20 odd Max’s on order. Always a rumour about WBs. At this stage I doubt there is any truth to it. 2yrs time maybe. Crystal ball gazing and all
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out of curiosity, what was the VA fleet breakdown pre covid? (Including TT and VANZ if possible)
they are planning 104 aircraft.Pre COVID with VA and VANZ the number was 84.
Is JH trying to out Borghetti Borghetti? 20 airframes over the precovid fleet sounds like she is preparing for a capacity war once all the borders are open which wont be until April 22 if the WA Bonaparte is to be believed. Probably the first casualty she is aiming for will be Rex but capacity wars are like the nuclear option.
Tiger 320/737 and Virgin 737 was 98 combined in FY19. Widebody domestic capacity was equal to around 5 737s.
Pretty much the 104 quoted above.
I really don’t think you need to have an all out capacity war against Rex, and it’s what 5 737s, to remove it. Lack of scale will basically kill that operation. I mean it will probably go on for a bit, Tiger persisted 13 years with no earnings. Not sure if they have as much patience.
Pretty much the 104 quoted above.
I really don’t think you need to have an all out capacity war against Rex, and it’s what 5 737s, to remove it. Lack of scale will basically kill that operation. I mean it will probably go on for a bit, Tiger persisted 13 years with no earnings. Not sure if they have as much patience.
With the return of the crews made redundant, are they required to pay back any of the pay out cash or has it worked out to be a golden handshake. You would have to think they had it best- good pay out 12 months off and slip right back in to the left on the good cash. If you were senior I’m sure there was no doubt that you would be back in the time frame in the EBA.
