Us Airways Reports May Traffic

[USA320Pilot]

US Airways Reports May Traffic

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USA320Pilot

 

[BoeingBoy]

Continental may not be alone in seeing revenue gains, but that tide may not have lifted the US boat much going by those numbers.

On the other hand, I noticed that AvWeek's weekly fare snapshot shows the BOS-DCA-BOS business fares went up 168% YOY - maybe that'll save the day....

Jim

 

[longing4piedmont]

US Airways Reports May Traffic

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USA320Pilot

[post="275175"][/post]​

What happens to all these substantial increase in bookings some one keeps whispering in your ear. Seems like months come an go and the huge increases never seem to happen? Guess I would like an explanation.

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l4pi

 

[USA320Pilot]

America West hits record passenger traffic levels

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USA320Pilot

 

[USA320Pilot]

I do not think US Airways May revenue report should come as a surprise considering the intense East Coast competition, where the company’s principal markets are located. Southwest’s Philadelphia growth, Independence Air’s Washington operation, and JetBlue’s expansion are hurting the Arlington-based airline’s revenue. US Airways has dropped fares with its GoFares plan to match the competition, which is depressing yield.

The report clearly indicates the need to further lower costs and the need to merge with America West that is expected to average down unit costs and create revenue ynergies of about $600 million per year.

Regards,

USA320Pilot

 

[BoeingBoy]

I do not think US Airways May revenue report ....

[post="275196"][/post]​

I'd love to see a May revenue report, but I suspect we'll have to wait till near the end of the month as usual. In the meantime, all we have is the May traffic report.

US Airways has dropped fares with its GoFares plan to match the competition, which is depressing yield.

[post="275196"][/post]​

Possibly, even probably, true - but we won't know for sure till that May revenue report comes out. On the other hand, GoFares should stimulate traffic - the Southwest effect and all - but that wasn't indicated by the May traffic report.

For the airlines reporting so far:

Load Factor:

NW 83.6*
HP 81.7*
CO 79.8
AA 78.1
DL 77.3
US 75.9
FL 74.6
WN 72.4

*Not specified if this includes express or not

Interesting that HP set a record - we all know that they don't have much low-fare competition in PHX or LAS....

Jim

 

[AIRBUSMOC]

Interesting that HP set a record - we all know that they don't have much low-fare competition in PHX or LAS....

I dont know but is Southwest Airlines a low- far Airline? I would say yes. They go head to head with AWA in Las and PHX.....

 

[sfb]

I dont know but is Southwest Airlines a low- far Airline? I would say yes. They go head to head with AWA in Las and PHX.....

I suppose your sarcasm detector did not go off there...

In any case, I would expect that both Delta and Continental also face a lot of that "intense East Coast competition," and yet Delta's traffic was up over 9% on a capacity increase of 6%. CAL had record load factors and their RASM was up by roughly 9%.

 

[USA320Pilot]

BoeingBoy:

I find it interesting that you have to try to discredit somebody versus argue the facts, provide information before it becomes public, or dispel false rumors. Are you a little insecure since your misrepresentation has been exposed and you violated the trust of ALPA?

I find it interesting that you have to try to discredit somebody versus argue the facts, provide information before it becomes public, or dispel false rumors. Are you a little insecure since your misrepresentation has been exposed and you violated the trust of ALPA?

You’re correct that US Airways issued it May Traffic report, but does that not include revenue numbers?

If I am not mistaken, were you not the first person to address revenue when you said, "Continental may not be alone in seeing revenue gains, but that tide may not have lifted the US boat much going by those numbers. On the other hand, I noticed that AvWeek's weekly fare snapshot shows the BOS-DCA-BOS business fares went up 168% YOY - maybe that'll save the day."

Specifically, US Airways said, "Mainline revenue passenger miles for May 2005 increased 2.0 percent on a 1.4 percent increase in available seat miles, compared to May 2004. Revenue passenger miles for US Airways mainline during the first five months of 2005 increased 3.7 percent on a 2.2 percent increase in available seat miles, compared to the same period in 2004."

BoeingBoy, you brought up the revenue data, not me. I simply discussed the revenue data in the report (revenue report) or press release in response to your comment I made about Continental.

When would now be a good time to stop being antagonistic, childish, and to misrepresent information?

Regards,

USA320Pilot

 

[whlinder]

When would now be a good time to stop being antagonistic, childish, and to misrepresent information?

[post="275235"][/post]​

Moderators?

 

[longing4piedmont]

What happens to all these substantial increase in bookings some one keeps whispering in your ear. Seems like months come an go and the huge increases never seem to happen? Guess I would like an explanation.

Regards

l4pi

[post="275182"][/post]​

And now would be a good time for you to answer my question, or are you going to just pick and choose which you want to respond to? I see a trend here. You only post what the minions at CCY tell you to post and then when questioned, you run and hide like a scalded dog. Have some gonads my man and answer the question.

 

[nycbusdriver]

You’re correct that US Airways issued it May Traffic report, but does that not include revenue numbers?




Specifically, US Airways said, "Mainline revenue passenger miles for May 2005 increased 2.0 percent on a 1.4 percent increase in available seat miles, compared to May 2004. Revenue passenger miles for US Airways mainline during the first five months of 2005 increased 3.7 percent on a 2.2 percent increase in available seat miles, compared to the same period in 2004."

[post="275235"][/post]​

You're kidding, right? There's NO REVENUE information in the May TRAFFIC report, just like BoeingBoy states. Stating RPM's has NOTHING to do with what revenue actually came in. All it means is how many seats were occupied by paying passengers. Whether they all paid $29 or $2,999 dollars has an impact on REVENUE, but not RPM's. One paying passenger hauled one mile, no matter how great or small the revenue he brings, is ONE Revenue Passenger Mile.

Someone who has worked for the "Arlington-based airline" (as your self-important ego requires you to call it) for so many years I would have thought you knew the difference between Revenue and Revenue Passenger Miles.

 

[BoeingBoy]

BoeingBoy:

I find it interesting that you have to try to discredit somebody versus argue the facts, provide information before it becomes public, or dispel false rumors. Are you a little insecure since your misrepresentation has been exposed and you violated the trust of ALPA?

I find it interesting that you have to try to discredit somebody versus argue the facts, provide information before it becomes public, or dispel false rumors. Are you a little insecure since your misrepresentation has been exposed and you violated the trust of ALPA?

[post="275235"][/post]​

That cut and paste is tricky, isn't it - sometimes you get two of everything...

You’re correct that US Airways issued it May Traffic report, but does that not include revenue numbers?

[post="275235"][/post]​

Let's see - argue the facts. Nope, it doesn't include revenue numbers and that's a fact.

If I am not mistaken, were you not the first person to address revenue when you said, "Continental may not be alone in seeing revenue gains, but that tide may not have lifted the US boat much going by those numbers. On the other hand, I noticed that AvWeek's weekly fare snapshot shows the BOS-DCA-BOS business fares went up 168% YOY - maybe that'll save the day."

[post="275235"][/post]​

Let's see - facts again. Does this sound familiar?

I doubt that Continental is alone in seeing solid revenue gains. April revenue was underwhelming, however, May seems to have marked a material
improvement in industry revenue generation.

[post="275023"][/post]​

Specifically, US Airways said, "Mainline revenue passenger miles for May 2005 increased 2.0 percent on a 1.4 percent increase in available seat miles, compared to May 2004. Revenue passenger miles for US Airways mainline during the first five months of 2005 increased 3.7 percent on a 2.2 percent increase in available seat miles, compared to the same period in 2004."

[post="275235"][/post]​

Let's see. I see revenue passenger miles, I see available seat miles, but I can't find any reference to revenue. Now that's surely a fact.

BoeingBoy, you brought up the revenue data, not me. I simply discussed the revenue data in the report (revenue report) or press release in response to your comment I made about Continental.

[post="275235"][/post]​

Didn't you just call it a "traffic report" above? What was that headline again? Oh, yes, "US AIRWAYS REPORTS MAY TRAFFIC". Ok, maybe the headline got it wrong. What does the article say? Here it is - "US Airways reported its May 2005 passenger traffic today."

Jim

Words of wisdom: When you're at the bottom of a deep hole and can't get out, the first rule is to stop digging....

 

[pit_needs_help]

BoeingBoy you are killing me. You have stated nothing but facts and informed estimates of what may be happening but still keep your cool with these rediculous when would NOW be a good time etc from 320. He sounds silly having back and forth confrontations with himself. Be cool....LOL

 

[USA320Pilot]

BoeingBoy:

"Words of wisdom: When you're at the bottom of a deep hole and can't get out, the first rule is to stop digging....", you're kidding right? Then again... You're really sounding desperate, since your true sentiment was proven and ALPA had to have your post removed because you violated their trust. How can that be "Mr. Integrity"?

In regard to the acronym RASM, does it not contain the word revenue? Yes or no would be fine.

With all due respect, you do a great job of posting public information and stirring the "darksiders" pot, but your childish games and "twisting" information is really comical. Moreover, I know it's tough on people like you when I know something and post it and then a few hours later it becomes public information, like it did today.

I have two questions for you.

Who started this topic titled "US Airways Reports May Traffic?"

Who first discussed revenue in this thread when they said, "Continental may not be alone in seeing revenue gains, but that tide may not have lifted the US boat much going by those numbers."

In summary, I believe you should consider an excellent quote by Samuel Johnson. Johson said, "Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful."

My best,

USA320Pilot

P.S. I am sorry I made a cut and paste mistake. I wish I was perfect like some B737 CLT based Captains, but unfortunately I make mistakes.