Alaska Airlines would have loved it if the Boeing-Embraer merger went through

Awesome planes. Nice video. Keep up the good work.

10 or 12 years ago I knew a guy who was a Horizon FO. At the time they were getting rid of all their CRJ-700's and going to an all turboprop fleet. And here they are going back the other way.

@gteixeira

Жыл бұрын

A CRJ pilot who also flies E-series told me the CRJ are fragile and horrible to maintain or get parts for. No wonder they get retired early.

@erauprcwa

Жыл бұрын

@@gteixeira It's true

@Chris_at_Home

Жыл бұрын

I was in the military in a squadron that had turboprops and it seemed that’s all the mechanics ever worked on. The engine itself was dependable but things like the prop sync, de-ice and system to operate the prop pitch were higher maintenance items.

So glad you posted this. Was just looking at Alaskan airlines as a possible future company to work for as a aircraft mechanic as my current employer isn’t working well

I Love watching this Video Topic on Alaska Airlines fleet is an Awesome Airline to fly on plus I can see them expanding with there New Planes from Boeing and Embraer 100% Awesome Video Simply flying keep going man nuff respect to all your Videos Dream Big on Aviation man 100%

Don't phase out the dash 8 such an amazing plane

I worked with Alaska on the ramp for 4 years, my favorite was working on the Q400.

@robertsandberg2246

Жыл бұрын

Your comment made me smile. 🤗 I like those planes too, though I've never been close to any of them.

@btrdangerdan2010

Жыл бұрын

@@robertsandberg2246 it was pretty awesome experience

In terms of Logistics makes sense for Alaska to return to only a Boeing fleet, will make operational costs cheaper, will allow for more flexibility among pilots and crew and just makes sense for the carrier

@NewEnglandAviaton987

Жыл бұрын

Alaska=boeing becuase both are in SeaTac airport Area. Everett

I’ve been on all Alaska’s fleet types and I can say it’s never disappointing

I’m going to miss the Dash 8s when they get retired

@squelchedotter

Жыл бұрын

Will not miss the noise though

@zaijiancelis

Жыл бұрын

Ugly nose, don’t @ me

@C123--

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely suck to ride on though, not gonna lie. Zero space inside and you have to check anything bigger than a small backpack.

I’m 45 and in my lifetime….this channel will be making a video about quads in short route commercial fleets. Could you imagine a Tampa to Orlando quad flight with 10-12 passengers? Flights take 15-18 minutes. No luggage. No av gas used. Almost like a really fast Uber van. Never going above 1500 feet so the view is great and the flight smooth. Heck, if you did have baggage, they could have one or two trips a day by truck for baggage only. If tickets were $50, I’d use it. Given gas prices and parking fees by ground and airline fees are now insane for short trips

Alaska is primarily using their 737-900ER's on transcontinental routes from Seattle and Portland. If the 737 MAX 10 does go into service, expect Alaska to start assigning the 737 MAX 10 some of these longer routes.

Embraer are another airline manufacturer who make a really good product. Although only narrow bodied, short haul aircraft the quality and standard is everything you would need.

The -800 cabins will be renovated to match the newer MAX cabins. They’re also going to gut the third lav in the back to add in 3 more seats. Which will suck because the -800s are needed for long haul routes to short runway airports.

Love flying Alaska

More videos on Alaska Airlines please!

I hope to fly with Alaska Airlines soon.

If the MAX 10 has to undergo the required improvements, Boeing should abandon trying to keep it all common and go the route of the 767-4 with the 737-10. they should improve the design while they are at it. Give the aircraft a bigger wing box and slightly bigger main wing increase the main gear height and seek more powerful engine options. In other words try to improve and match the 737-10 performance to the old 757 by increasing range and hot and high takeoff performance. I bet they would get more orders for the type. The cost saving measure of keeping the aircraft common with its older types has become its handicap and its ability to make money for Boeing.

@antonyh37

Жыл бұрын

@@thenortheastalpineadventures I think you missed the part in my comment where I said, "abandon commonality" to accomplish that feat. If you understand what the 767-4 is compared to the 767-3 and 767-200 you'd know the 767-400 shares some features with the 777 series compared to the 767-300. Absolutely nothing dumb about my comment if you read and understand 🙂.

I understand why Alaska operates with the Boeings, it makes sense while being headquartered in Seattle and such. I am not a fan of Boeing and prefer Airbus personally. I think Boeing is a thing of the past and Airbus is the way of the future with so many advancements already. I work for an airline and Airbus is just more user friendly.

@erauprcwa

7 ай бұрын

It's not good in the Alaska operations and actually cost more money to operate

I live in San Diego and there has been times while planespotting there where it feels like 3/4ths of the aircraft are Alaskan, and about 3/4ths of those are e175s

@erauprcwa

Жыл бұрын

Huge presence in San Diego.

It's pretty good because i like the Alaska Airlines Fleet

Dang it, southwest doesn’t have 737 737s any more……..it’s a sad day

The MAX 7 is also not certified.

Replacing Dash-8s with E175s doesn't seem like an improvement in efficiency (to be fair it depends on the lenght of the route).

@eqplanes

Жыл бұрын

I have a feeling the decision was more about the dash 8s being a fair bit older the the e175s. Most those e175 are very young.

@gteixeira

Жыл бұрын

Good luck flying Dash-8s on 2000+ miles flights.

@frankochoa9091

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been on those Dash-8 flights many times. It’s a 20 min flight tops! So idk how that’s guna work with the 175’s

@iffinland9321

Жыл бұрын

@@eqplanes they also could order E175-E2s

@eqplanes

Жыл бұрын

@@iffinland9321 yeah I imagine at some point, have a feeling they were hoping for the Boeing deal to go through.

Alaska Airlines is now a 100% all jet fleet airline.

I have heard a lot of good things about Alaska Airlines and how they are supposed to be one of the best US airlines. Although, I personally have only ever had reason to fly with American Airlines in the United States. Far too long ago to recall if it was a Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, MD or Bombardier but the flights were between Chicago O'Hare and Norfolk VA, there and back.

Alaskas airbuses are also going to globalX I’ve painted a few of the 320s to global

Can you do a China southern air fleet review?

AS’s operation is so regional that reminded me of another OW carrier, Air Berlin.😅😅

@mikemcd

Жыл бұрын

They have expanded to the East now, and also Hawaii.

@sSSspidermanNNn

Жыл бұрын

@@mikemcd Yes, but they only serve US and a tiny bit of Canada and Mexico. It’s almost only a domestic carrier.

@DukeofDSM

Жыл бұрын

They have a large market share of the west coast. To me they would have to rebrand if they wanted to be bigger to compete with Southwest but that’s not their goal.

@erauprcwa

Жыл бұрын

@@sSSspidermanNNn Like Southwest... It's not their goal to be the big three.

does alaska have any plans to buy widebodies in the future?

@Mt.Dwezzy

Жыл бұрын

Unneeded for them due to massive partner airline codeshare networks with the likes of American, Emirates, British Airways, etc

If they do get the Max 10 surely they'll get a reasonable price for the remaining A320s from other airlines

@pieku

Жыл бұрын

One of the benefits of the Virgin acquisition is that unlike their standard fleet of 737's, the Airbuses were all leased. This should allow them to unload them as leases expire (and Max orders are delivered).

@eamonahern7495

Жыл бұрын

@@pieku good to know. Thanks.

From what I saw, the former Virgin Airbus planes had a rather more upscale and modern interior than some of the pretty dated 737s. Not really complaining, but the IFE on the airbus coming from Virgin was just better. That said, the real reason to fly Alaska is the crew. They must have the best air crew on any competing airline.

@KyurekiHana

Жыл бұрын

This is my main issue. As someone who lives in Seattle, I've been preferring Delta simply because their interiors have tended to be better and their services comparable. I'm looking forward to the revitalized Alaska fleet, as competition is always welcome.

@erauprcwa

Жыл бұрын

With regards to IFE, people forget all of the bugs that exist with IFE. It's heavy, it breaks easy, and if broken, can ruin a passenger's experience. Also, headphone users have always reported that their headphones as a result don't always work on the device, due to different sizing and damage to headphone jacks. As a result of this passenger feedback, with cost in mind, Alaska opted to maintain and BYOD method by providing their inflight entertainment through your own personal device.

Fyi erj is the smaller regional jets E jet series is E175 it’s completely different

have spent the last almost 6 years working on Alaska airlines planes, back to when they still had the virgin America livery. I understand their shift back to all Boeing but it feels like they're losing a huge market segment completely dismissing all of their Airbuses, especially the A321Neos they have

Just thinking why doesn’t Alaska replace its E175s and Dash 8s with E175-E2?

@erauprcwa

Жыл бұрын

Potential scope clauses... Which is NEEDED!

Hitching your star entirely to Boeing seems foolhardy these days but they are going all in on a Southwest-style single aircraft fleet so far be it for reality to interrupt that vision...

@stickynorth

Жыл бұрын

Embraer being a potential merging partner at the time and frankly still to this day... kinda counts. Plus it doesn't compete with Boeing so yeah.. I do love an E175 though!

I’m so annoyed that Southwest’s fleet doesn’t always have seven hundred thirty-seven aircraft….

Quiet interesting, Air Baltic has reported are starting retirement of DHC Q400 as well, personally I don't believe is a great decision get rid of the model, due to fuel efficiency during current fuel prices crisis.

It’s sucks so much that Alaska is retiring the A320s, especially the A321 NEOs. They’re so much more comfortable than the 737.

I’m going to be A Flight Attendant With Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air

@g4orce703

3 ай бұрын

Are you gay?

Are any of the 700's in combi?

@GregsWorkshopOregon

Жыл бұрын

Nope. Their last combi's were -400's, retired around 2017 if I remember correctly.

@erauprcwa

Жыл бұрын

No, a few of the airplanes were turned into strictly cargo airplanes. The last combis were the -400 and retired them in 2017.

Alaska has since gotten rid of all Airbus planes from their fleet

I think Alaska Air could order A-220 instead of E-175.

I prefer Southwest on account of cheaper fares with diverse routes, so i have more options to fly and save time of connecting fights,save money to allocate for entertainment,study,..

737 MAX 10 .....what's that ?

@LongHaulbySimpleFlying

Жыл бұрын

The biggest varient of the 737 MAX family - JB

Professional Line Pilot; Fly for an international route business class wide body airline. Wife/Husband will thank you as they fly with first class dinner in lay flat bed to their childhood dream vacation destination. By seniority you can fly whatever. Wide seats with no leg room isn't the definition of first class LOL.

I think that Alaska Airlines need some Bigger Boeing Aircraft. 737's have their place but as a retired AS employee it is time to get some bigger Boeing aircraft for cretin routs. Let's Go. AS

I thought that they would be replacing the Boeing 737s rather than the Airbus a320s for obvious reasons.🤔 Strange decision.

@erauprcwa

Жыл бұрын

Why would they do that?

@pieku

Жыл бұрын

@@erauprcwa They own more 737's than Airbus. They also own their 737's outright. The Airbuses are leased. Like most things, it comes down to dollars and cents.

Alaska Airlines possible fleet four years from now, 2026: Boeing 737-700 - Might be retired in a few years from 2026. Boeing 737-800 Boeing 737-900 - Standard 737-900s might be retired in a few years from 2026. Boeing 737 MAX 8 Boeing 737 MAX 9 Boeing 737 MAX 10 - Will be in the fleet if Boeing can sell the 737 MAX 10. Embraer ERJ-175

JetBlue missed a golden opportunity in Virgin America. There will never be such an opportunity again. It's tragic really.

Boeing is after ANOTHER special? Look what the last one did to the MAX? No more special treatments for Boeing! If the MAX10 is different and requires a different certification, so be it. Make it so! Different is different NOT not different just because a deadline that was put in place for no good reason. Boeing 737MAX, the disaster that keeps on going and going.

@heidirabenau511

Жыл бұрын

#airbusforever

@carolyngordon2225

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you!! Have they learned nothing from the LAST go 'round!?!?! Shortcuts through Congress is not necessarily a good thing!!!

@grandnagus5851

Жыл бұрын

@@carolyngordon2225 The real problem, as i see it, sadly, is that the corporate culture is all about "getting away with it", whatever "it" is in any given context. As long as companies don't stop putting profit and greed over safety, we are all in danger. True to my name, "Ferengi Rule of Acquisition #10: Greed is eternal". But, "Ferengi Rule of Acquisition #15 states: Dead men close no deals." If you kill the confidence in your product or even your company, these things can be different, yet the same, no one will want to do business with you. Boeing is on the best way to ruining their, once, good name for good. Why else does it look like Boeing is removing the term MAX from the name of the plane type?

Boeing ceo: I will cancel the 737max 10 program... Everyone who cares about safety and quality: Oh no... Anyways.

3rd comment

Calhoun should've gone to prison along with everyone involved in the MCAS development. Cancel the Max 10 if you don't get your way. Now we know that Boeing doesn't care about the safety of their passengers as long as their pockets are full. Disgraceful.

@aviationphu9603

Жыл бұрын

Wrong CEO dude

@vgarcia8648

Жыл бұрын

They're all the same.

@aviationphu9603

Жыл бұрын

Why do you hate Boeing so much

@vgarcia8648

Жыл бұрын

Did you not follow the Max case? It may be America's aerospace manufacturer, but wrong is wrong no matter who does it.