Time For A TurboProp Route
After much thought coupled with the seeming endless airline fuel increases I think that YNG should go ahead and do what no other airport is striving for. Specifically seeking a route that an airline at least might take a look at for its creative thought regarding fuel savings.
Acquiring a mainline jet route now I think we all can believe is probably not going to happen. But what I would suggest fits under three possibilites:
1. A TurboProp (fuel saving) flight to the hub of choice.
2. A TurboProp flight from YNG (Point To Point) to a city of choice that wouldn’t be a hub.
3. One of each of the above options. This might be accomplished on just one aircraft.
Now this I realize is not very exciting however any passenger movement that takes into account current economic conditions has merit. Plus if you look at what YNG has right now anything more would be an improvement and could start a change in passenger habits which I have stated before.
Let us hear from you regarding these options and/or at least what hub or destination you think would be the best in the current climate. My choice would be YNG To IAD.
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July 19th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
I feel that the area needs to market YNG. It is in a prime location for a regional carrier. The problem is people are too apathetic in the area and want someone to do the work for them.
I am living in the DC area, but originally from the area and my friends and I are constantly promoting the area. The area has a lot of potential for growth, all we need are well-paying jobs. The housing prices are very very low, close access to highways, an airport with a long runway and ample space for expansion.
Let me know what I could do to help the cause.
The YNG-IAD route you suggested is brilliant!
July 28th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Here is another reason I value the idea of the turboprop route to IAD. United to seek out underserved markets where it can attain a profit without the low cost carriers as competition.
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