Comments on: Random Bits of Info – Endangered Species Edition

By: james

james — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:30:43 +0000

RE: Short hops. Also a nice benefit for miles collectors (or miles runners) is getting a full 500 miles (on UAL I believe) for that 35 mile hop. RT trip nets you 1,000 extra for what amounts to an aerial shuttle van ride up the 405.

By: Jamman

Jamman — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:04:23 +0000

Wow that Delta thing has it down to a t.
Sometimes I’m left with an empty seat next to me until the very last moment when some drunk (late boarding beacuse he only just made it from the bar) jumps on board and takes up the seat more often than not!

By: AB

AB — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:05:18 +0000

Thanks. You are right on the RJ’s not being able to fly there. From what I’ve been told, the runway is not long enough for them. I’d imagine that they will have to find another small prop, since they just started upgrading their trailer, I mean “terminal” before Thanksgiving. I would hate to see service there phased out. Living in northern SD county, you can’t beat that airport for convenience.

By: CF

CF — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:48:57 +0000

Carlsbad is still in the system at this point, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see it go eventually. If the Brasilias are phased out, they’ll need to find another small prop, because I believe RJs can’t fly there.

By: AB

AB — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:24:04 +0000

Is the Intra-LA endangerment going to extend to flights from Carlsbad (palomar) to LA as well? Seems like United is the main operator there, so it wouldn’t make much sense…

By: Artie

Artie — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:45:17 +0000

I must admit, I am addicted to Planeguage. That stuff is hilarious. I find myself waiting impatiently for each new one to come out! Whoever thought of that is pure creative genius.