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Allegiant Celebrates Delivery of First New Airbus A320
The low-cost carrier, Allegiant Air, unveiled the first brand new aircraft, an Airbus A320 (N246NV) in an event at Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). N246NV is the first aircraft from Allegiant’s July 2016 order for 12 A320ceo aircraft. (airwaysmag.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
And if wishes were horses all beggars would ride. Just cuz Allegiant bought Airbus doesn't mean laws of gravity and "looking the other way" have been retired. Just hope they treat these differently than the MD-80's. "He who must be obeyed" brayed" continually about. " We cost less cuz I buy 'em cheap". Mr. toolguy 105, don't hold yer breath! By the way when did the description "low-cost carrier" replace "damn cheap? CTP P.S. Above all don't forget Valu-Jet!
Their A320's are as comfortable as they are spacious. Everything is to minimize comfort and maximize profit. Their seats are not adjustable and lightly padded. Makes for a very uncomfortable trip for anyone of size and I don't mean huge, just a few pounds overweight.
The secret to SWA's success is using just 737. I live in Phoenix. When America West first started up they had a variety of aircraft in their inventory. When they included Hawaii from Phoenix they added 747 service. I believe they also did their own maintenance which can be costly when you maintain many varieties both in parts, service and staff. At least AWA was comfortable.
What ever happened to all that competition deregulating was to bring about? AWA is now AA with a short stint with US Airways.
The secret to SWA's success is using just 737. I live in Phoenix. When America West first started up they had a variety of aircraft in their inventory. When they included Hawaii from Phoenix they added 747 service. I believe they also did their own maintenance which can be costly when you maintain many varieties both in parts, service and staff. At least AWA was comfortable.
What ever happened to all that competition deregulating was to bring about? AWA is now AA with a short stint with US Airways.
My personal experience, I always thought Airbus was a more comfortable plane than Boeing. Granted, this could also vary from airline to airline. I personally don't have a preference, as some love getting into heated debates over Airbus v Boeing. Just my opinion.
As far as deregulation.....go through any sector (banks, airlines, wall st., energy, etc) and you'll see that, historically, deregulation has nothing to do with competition, and everything to do with bigger companies gobbling up the smaller ones, essentially killing off competition and making it extremely difficult for new competition to enter the market, pretty much putting a stranglehold on the market. It's happened in the past, it's happening again.
As far as deregulation.....go through any sector (banks, airlines, wall st., energy, etc) and you'll see that, historically, deregulation has nothing to do with competition, and everything to do with bigger companies gobbling up the smaller ones, essentially killing off competition and making it extremely difficult for new competition to enter the market, pretty much putting a stranglehold on the market. It's happened in the past, it's happening again.
I like the Airbus because I believe that the overhead bins are bigger, maybe not but that 's what I seem to remember.
I agree about deregulation. Bigger and fewer are the end result. I was a victim of just that in the banking environment as well as the oil industry.
I agree about deregulation. Bigger and fewer are the end result. I was a victim of just that in the banking environment as well as the oil industry.
we had a mech. delay of 6-7 hrs at chattanooge, 5-14-17, they up dated three times and finally a backup aircraft arrived in Chattanooga for our 9:40P flight back to Sanford. What happenes If the NEW A320 is packed and Flight is cancelled? how many other aircraft will they need to move those people??? They did Give us Pizza and cold drink. There was NO help from the ticket counter clerk and She told me She was the Supervisor. What a run-a-round we got that evening. Allegiant has lost many future customers. They ought to be accountable and ashamed. Woopeeee!!!. we each got a &50:00 Voucher, Yep!! the $50:00 HAS to go back to the Company, isn't that nice.
OH!!, all those little children and some handicapted folks, how about them??
Ron.
OH!!, all those little children and some handicapted folks, how about them??
Ron.
One plane does not make a fleet. It is my understanding that the A320 will eventually replace the current fleet of planes. Properly maintained Allegiant hopefully will then focus on customer service and on time departures.
The ghosts of dead passengers, in the Florida Swamp, will for ever haunt the errant lack of responsibility causing the crash to simply carry a different name.