Trae Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Virgin America is trying to figure out what other cities to add to its route. They already have six done deal destinations (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., San Diego, and Las Vegas). http://www.letvafly.com/mt/2007/01/tell_us...ink_virgin.html Houston only has 5%, but most of the cities are at 5%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 Did anyone vote? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marty Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 I voted for Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 I voted for Houston, but Virgin can bite me.I'm sticking with SWA. Keep it in Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalparadise Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 What do we get if Virgin comes to Houston? Competition for Continental, which is just beginning to establish itself as a first-rate airline, in terms of customer service? The airline that has weathered some of the hardest times in the industry's history -- all the while, offering an amazing list of destinations to its hometown -- improving its service and safety record, updating its fleet, improving its gate facilities at its hubs (IAH included), improving its on-time performance AND doing all this while remaining competitively priced now gets another competitor flying to its relatively weak western destinations to fight? Great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxDave Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 What do we get if Virgin comes to Houston? Competition for Continental, which is just beginning to establish itself as a first-rate airline, in terms of customer service? The airline that has weathered some of the hardest times in the industry's history -- all the while, offering an amazing list of destinations to its hometown -- improving its service and safety record, updating its fleet, improving its gate facilities at its hubs (IAH included), improving its on-time performance AND doing all this while remaining competitively priced now gets another competitor flying to its relatively weak western destinations to fight? Great.I think competition for Continental is generally a good thing. Since the airline seems to be in a sound position now, competiton from other entities such as Virgin America will only help to keep Continental alert in providing superior service. Plus, such a high profile carrier could only add emphasis to the international strength at IAH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 international strength at IAH.Virgin America is not an International Airlines. It's a "low fare" carrier desinged to compeat with Soutwest, JetBlue, etc.Now a Virgin non-stop from IAH to Heathrow? That'd be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 Let them go to Hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicMan Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Virgin America is not an International Airlines. It's a "low fare" carrier desinged to compeat with Soutwest, JetBlue, etc.Now a Virgin non-stop from IAH to Heathrow? That'd be cool.Bermuda II would have to be repealed first. As of now, there may be no non-stop flights between Houston and Heathrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webdude Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 I don't know about virgin air, but I know jetblue is more comfortablethan swa. If virgin is more like jetblue, then I want them.If virgin can start with flights to the west coast, that would be great for competition with swa, since jetblue flies mostly east from houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 JetBlue and Virgin are just alike. I think Virgin would do better in Hobby, though: First Class Main Cabins Behind Every Seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Austin is winng out of 40 cities, Houston is tied in 2nd with Sacramento. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Somehow I don't quite think that Virgin will be choosing its US routes based on an internet poll. Cute publicity gimmick though. I voted for Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I voted for Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolitx Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Somehow I don't quite think that Virgin will be choosing its US routes based on an internet poll. Cute publicity gimmick though. I voted for Houston. I agree. They aren't going to add Austin unless it makes sense to do so. But I voted anyway and would love them at Hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Did anyone vote?Just voted, yo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 We are at 7% now and Austin is tied with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.S.O.N. Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Voted for Houston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbro Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 there's no way a 747 could operate out of Hobby! Runways too short. Others here can give actual figures, but I think longest runway is 7500 feet. Probably need at least 10-11000 for a 747. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban909 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 there's no way a 747 could operate out of Hobby! Runways too short. Others here can give actual figures, but I think longest runway is 7500 feet. Probably need at least 10-11000 for a 747.what does a 747 have to do with hobby? its virgin america not virgin atlantic. VX operates or rather will/may operate A319/320's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Looks like Virgin America will get the green light after they change their ownership rules. At least that's what I heard the other day on Market Place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Looks like Virgin America will get the green light after they change their ownership rules. At least that's what I heard the other day on Market Place.The US and the EU just renegotiated their airline flight rules, which should free things up a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 yep. hopefully by 2008 CO will be flying into Heathrow instead of dirty ole Gatwick and the rickety old Gatwick Express train to Victoria Station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I'm not sure if Heathrow would be that much of an improvement. The place is a zoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 yep. hopefully by 2008 CO will be flying into Heathrow instead of dirty ole Gatwick and the rickety old Gatwick Express train to Victoria Station.As a matter of fact...March 22, 2007, 12:29PMContinental moves to begin Heathrow serviceBy BILL HENSEL JRCopyright 2007 Houston Chronicle Continental Airlines today asked for permission to serve Heathrow Airport in London, with hopes of starting service from Houston in 2008.The move by Houston-based Continental was triggered by European Union approval of a so-called "open skies" agreement between the United States and EU which loosens the rules covering trans-Atlantic airline service. This deal is supposed to open up coveted spots at the airport."Our customers have always wanted more options for accessing London, and the open skies agreement will allow us to give our customers the convenience of choosing between Heathrow and Gatwick for their London travel plans," Larry Kellner, chairman and CEO of Continental Airlines, said in a statement.Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmariar Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I'm not sure if Heathrow would be that much of an improvement. The place is a zoo.Maybe I was just unlucky on my few flights into Heathrow, but customs always seems much quicker at Gatwick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 In terms of facilities and ease, Gatwick is superior to Heathrow. The reason the US carriers are seeking Heathrow so badly is because of all the potential inter-line connections that can be made on foreign carriers. As far as the Gatwick Express goes, its a nice ride into Victoria Station. Have you not been on the new trains? The problem i have with the Gatwick Express is the damned cost! The Queen is an expensive gal :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Virgin has targeted Houston as a destinationQatar Airways, Virgin America map plans to land in HoustonHouston Business Journal - June 1, 2007by Christine HallHouston Business JournalHouston has been pinpointed as a future route by two airlines that will begin operating flights to the United States for the first time this summer. Both Qatar Airways -- which currently operates a code-share flight to Houston through German airline Lufthansa -- and Virgin America, have expressed an interest in including Houston on a roster of upcoming internally operated flight plans.Houston Business Journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Cool. I guess our voting came through! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 That's good news! Maybe the voting did work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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