mattyt36

Check out the number of direct flights between congested markets and I think you'll find that that explanation is lacking. Sadly the pilot shortage (and lack of business demand) is hitting the smaller markets the most, and the airlines are engaged in old-school market share battles in markets like Denver, New York, LA, and Austin which is pulling capacity from the midsized markets and some of the midcontinent hubs. Markets like IAH have seen upgauged aircraft so in terms of number of seats we're not far off from where we were pre-COVID, but the number of flights is way down (which is what @editor noticed). If you don't want to go to Chicago, New York, San Francisco, or Los Angeles, you are down to 2-3 options on UA at best. Even SEA was down to 3 daily flights during a lot of this summer's peak--one leaving at 0600, one leaving at noon, and one a redeye. Guess what fares were like on the noon flight compared to the other two. Hell, I think AA was down to 6 flights/day on IAH-DFW at one point this year, which is unheard of. Also, sadly, if you live in IAH's "natural" connecting catchment area, I think you can understand why IAH is pretty much the last choice for a lot of connecting road warriors--there are simply many more options via DFW or ATL, or on direct flights on Southwest. Want to connect in IAH to go from CHS to LAX? You've got one choice a day. It's really pathetic. As far as the pilot staffing issue goes, I mentioned in another thread that Mesa can't fully staff its E175 operation out of IAH (Mesa is the primary E175 operator out of IAH) and has parked the aircraft. In the last couple of weeks, UA entered into some agreement with Mesa such that it has the option to transfer those to other airlines.

I don't think many people are saying that--even in the media and the airlines themselves. The limited seat supply is principally attributable to pilot and other staffing shortages. That's not to say they don't still have serious long-term structural challenges if business travel doesn't fully recover. IAH and HOU are among the middle in terms of recovery of comparably sized airports. Other hubs like MSP, DTW, and PHL (and even ATL, if you can believe it) are doing way worse.

Agreed, it’s crazy to me at least we’re approaching a full decade of major apartment development downtown. The DLI was formed in 2012, and I believe the first SkyHouse was one of the first developments—it opened in 2014. Some are definitely better than others.

Here you go, the original rail to IAH proposal from 1967 . . . a cool $10MM, to be operated by . . . John Mecom of Mecom Fountain fame. This day in Houston history, Aug. 15, 1967: A jet-powered way to get to IAH (houstonchronicle.com)

I, for one, can't say I think the JetBlue-Spirit merger will be good for Houston. I guess Frontier could take the Spirit footprint, but I prefer Spirit's relative stability . . . Frontier is, shall we say, rather peripatetic.

Well, as we all know, the FPD is definitely recognized worldwide for their record-keeping and unique, yet effective, crime prevention skills. Probably as recognized as the Center for Justice Research editors for their journalistic skills for posting a headline on Harris County homicides increasing when it appears they mean the City of Houston. But, what's not to love? I'm sure Mealer will save us all from this crime-ridden dystopian hellhole with her investment banking and mattress selection skills. (And large hands, of course.)

Oh happy day, have been waiting for years for Houston to become some cosplay Fallujah. Can't she just go run off and play Paintball?

Only 1,200 sf, too, the size of a 2-bedroom apartment. Sounds like they're building out a glorified conference room.

Now there's a surprise.

There was one on Sawdust entering The Woodlands when I was growing up. In what is now the HEB parking lot before the new HEB was built and the store was a Safeway.

What exactly is she going to do to "fight crime" and "fight corruption" besides talking in platitudes? And what exactly is her experience in this regard?

I hope these Mothers Against Greg Abbott produce another 50 of these highly appropriate ads. Greg Abbott's Anti-Abortion Stance Attacked in Powerful Satirical Advert (newsweek.com)

Feel whatever you want, buddy . . . it's a free country after all! (Do you really believe that statement is effective in any way? I mean, if I had to call it anything, I'd call it textbook "low-brow, low-quality arguing." Seems to me like "HAIF can do better than that," as we have heard from on high. I mean, at least some part of you must note the butt-naked irony?) 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Whoa boy. In my very short time here, you have written the book (er, well, textbook) on this (see Exhibit A above). As the Romans would note: Q . . . E . . . D

This obsession of one with arguing rhetorical styles is so damned tiresome, especially considering the sardonic, condescending, and paternalistic tone of said person’s posts. (This is yet *another* example.) We can’t call a politician we disagree with a “moron”? I can’t think of anything more universally human than that. Directly calling another member a “moron,” sure, no need for that. Calling a politician, a public figure, a “moron” is the same as calling a highway expansion project “moronic" for all intents and purposes. After all, the concept didn't birth itself. I submit we “can do better” than forever being lectured on “doing better.” How utterly presumptuous. Somehow he has rationalized it in his head. (Either that or maybe he has already cast his lot?) Give me a break.

Yes, they’re nothing if not inconsistent. What’s the word for that again?

No, other leadership at the State level that wouldn't have as one of its primary goals to strangle Harris County by taking control of elections and other traditionally local powers.

Abbott has just proven the State GOP agenda. Other leadership would yield different outcomes.

At the end of the day, Mealer is a stooge, running on behalf of the Republican Party of Texas solely to put Harris County at the mercy of the State. That's what it's all about.

Agree 💯

Of course. But I'm interested to hear from @Blue Dogs as to what he understands the issue to be and his appraisal of the substance. Sounds like it's just "Democrats like crime." Not saying it won't be effective with many, but it's pretty hollow if you ask me. Hidalgo's best hope (and it's not a stretch) is that the Roe repeal will motivate people to more or less vote "straight ticket" again as in 2018. (Yes, I know it has to be done manually now.)

Attacking her on what, exactly? Please connect the dots.

Let's remember that plenty of this infrastructure that was abandoned was because the private companies that were running them were insolvent and had to be bailed out. I can see how it was totally logical to "cut the losses" and invest money in new technology that at the time promised more flexibility. (That's not to say I don't also see how it could have been totally self-serving for others (i.e., the automobile industry) to serve as boosters.)

Thanks, that’s what I figured. Seems like you’d want to get this in place ahead of the construction, but I suppose the person calling the shots wants neither.

It was daily. SYD is scheduled to return in October, I believe.

I hate to ask, but can anyone enlighten as to the current status of the HTR extension?