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FAA Proposes To Ban JSX Because They Offer Passengers A Popular, Quality Product

by Gary Leff on August 31, 2023

Aug 31 2023

There hasn’t been a single safety issue identified with Part 380 carriers complying with the rules applicable to Part 121 operations. In fact, the rulemaking even notes that “the FAA has adjusted its oversight of these increased operations” and has not expressed a concern about JSX or similar carriers.

The only reason the agency cites for potentially banning their operation is they’ve grown, but that is literally what the rules – and the Department of Transportation – are designed for.

Shameful: FAA Prioritizes Cronyism Over Safety Giving In To Pilot Union Demands

by Gary Leff on August 27, 2023

Aug 27 2023

The federal government is considering banning air carrier operations that diverge from the model of American Airlines, United, and Delta in order to operate niche service from small cities and private terminals. And the only reason they’re doing this is as a concession to lobbying by unions and an incumbent airline – groups that don’t want to compete with more pilots and innovative business models.

The FAA is considering requiring carriers currently operating as scheduled charters to instead operate as scheduled air carriers, effectively putting upstarts out of business. The loudest lobbying voice with the ear of the powerful wins?

Biden Administration Considers Rule Change That Could End JSX And Small City Air Service

by Gary Leff on August 24, 2023

Aug 24 2023

When SkyWest proposed to mimic JSX’s model, in order to provide Essential Air Service flights, the big pilot union went ballistic. They see an end-run around hard-fought limits on entry into the pilot profession. People were able to fly with fewer than 1,500 hours – in fact, they were getting paid to build up hours that would qualify them to fly for major airlines. These hours are even better and safer that what most commercial pilots fly to qualify – real operations, not just 1,000 in clear weather flying Cessna doing touch-and-go’s at the same three or four airports.

Passengers And Flight Attendant Become Sick During Long Wait To Depart Las Vegas

by Gary Leff on July 26, 2023

Jul 26 2023

JSX, which operates from private terminals, was operating a full flight of 30 passengers out of Las Vegas to Los Angeles on Thursday where a baggage loader broke after the external air conditioning unit had been disconnected. As a result everyone sat on board without air while bag loading finished. And then the plane was stuck with a long taxi across the airport. While the Embraer ERJ-145 has air conditioning, it couldn’t keep up with the heat on the ground.

One Mile At A Time Is Wrong To Support The Airline Pilots Union Against JSX

by Gary Leff on July 7, 2023

Jul 07 2023

Everyone acknowledges what JSX does is legal from the DOT and FAA who allow it to even ALPA. ALPA argues they take advantage of a ‘loophole’ by using aircraft with no more than 30 seats, never ‘intended’ to support an operation that gives passengers the similar access to convenient terminals as private air travel offers to the wealthy. And One Mile at a Time is sympathetic. He acknowledges that JSX is safe, and the rules ALPA wants to impose are non-sensical, yet wishes “to be balanced.”

Air Line Pilots Union Asks The Government To Ban JSX’s Business Model

by Gary Leff on July 6, 2023

Jul 06 2023

The Air Line Pilots Association, the largest pilot union in the U.S., has filed with the Department of Transportation asking them to outlaw the business model of JSX, which operates 30 seat planes from private terminals.

The Galling Hypocrisy Of American Airlines, Which Wants The Government To Ban A Competitor

by Gary Leff on June 13, 2023

Jun 13 2023

American and Southwest, for their part, face competition in their home market. JSX is allowed to offer convenient scheduled service from private terminals, using their own security (which includes scanners, bag swabs, and ID verification), because they operate with no more than 30 seats per aircraft. American is explicit that their concern is the competitive advantage this gives to JSX.

The Longest Small Regional Jet Flight – By A Lot – Will Happen In August?

by Gary Leff on May 30, 2023

May 30 2023

The Embraer 145 is a ‘small’ regional jet, usually outfitted with 50 seats. Operators don’t usually put in a first class or even wifi, thinking that the flights are short enough and passengers usually have no real competitive options.

The aircraft’s range can push 1,300 miles and a little beyond in optimal conditions. One flight on an Embraer 145, though, has been scheduled to fly… 2,249 miles?

SAD: Airline Unions Band Together, Ask Government To Ban Better Air Travel

by Gary Leff on May 7, 2023

May 07 2023

Several air travel unions are going to the government, trying to get new air carriers banned, because they are… legal and competitive. They even cite offering a better, more compelling product to passengers as a problem. Regional carrier SkyWest created a subsidiary to run public charter flights under FAA Part 135 rules. This lets then fly planes with no more than 30 seats which have a captain that meets the 1500 hour rule but allows a co-pilot with fewer hours. The plan involved taking CRJ-200 50-seat regional jets and taking out seats. That’s actually great for passengers. And SkyWest planned to do this on poor-performing routes, where there weren’t that many passengers to begin with, like subsidized Essential Air Service routes. That keeps air service to small cities which are rapidly seeing flights dry up…

JSX: A Deep Dive Into Flying From Private Terminals For The Price Of A Regular Ticket

by Gary Leff on March 9, 2023

Mar 09 2023

With JSX you don’t go through TSA, you can bring all the liquids you wish. And you only need to show up at the airport 20 minutes before your flight. That’s because they fly in and out of private terminals, but they sell scheduled flights that are affordable.

I was able to spend time with JSX’s executive team, learn about their strategy and challenges, and find out about their growth plans.

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