03-18-2014, 03:03 PM
AKpilot - just to clarify my post, I wouldn't fly Mesa/Go! for the very reasons you outline, but the absence of a direct competitor is likely bad news for inter-island fares, so some company stepping in would make me feel happier, Southwest would be great but just can't see it happening.
And yes, as for the 717, it doesn't have the range to reach the mainland in regular passenger ops. Southwest does have 737s with the range though (as does Alaska and United, obviously).
And yes, as for the 717, it doesn't have the range to reach the mainland in regular passenger ops. Southwest does have 737s with the range though (as does Alaska and United, obviously).