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Show HN: Monthly subscription airline with SFO-LAX flights starting at $78

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Re: Show HN: Monthly subscription airline with SFO-LAX flights starting at $78

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Post by neurotech1 »

joshuatalb wrote: post #7
carbongixxer wrote: post #6

It doesn't say what type of aircraft guests would fly on.

It does, but it's hidden at the bottom of the FAQ [1] page. I agree with the other comments about how they could do a better job of surfacing this kind of information. > We fly the beautiful Bombardier CRJ Series and Embraer ERJ Series. These are regional planes with 50 to 100 passenger seats. These planes are the same planes that are used by United Express, Delta Connection, and American Airlines. [1] - https://www.…

Most likely they would do a ACMI[0] "wet lease" for a block of flight hours on the aircraft. This is also done by tour operators for package deals.

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft_lease#Wet_lease

Re: Show HN: Monthly subscription airline with SFO-LAX flights starting at $78

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Post by dannyminutillo »

gok wrote: post #33

The screenshot shows 55 minute travel times, is that real? Current airlines generally schedule 1h25 to 1h45.

Yes, that's real. SFO to LAX takes about 55 minutes in the air. We have faster turn around than major airlines when we're on the ground because of the private terminals

Re: Show HN: Monthly subscription airline with SFO-LAX flights starting at $78

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Post by rconti »

namibj wrote: post #54
rconti wrote: post #19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Enjoy your 12 hour train ride.

You can get a ride with under 2 hours, if you do an actual express train.... see the ICE Sprinter Berlin-Munich, which has more stops than necessary, and does not even drive at the seed we have the technology for.

I'm familiar with trains, I'm just saying the option between SF and LA is... not really any option.

Re: Show HN: Monthly subscription airline with SFO-LAX flights starting at $78

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Post by rconti »

chrisper wrote: post #43
rconti wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm constantly tempted by Surf Air as I've lived as close as 2mi from San Carlos airport (KSQL!) and now live 6mi from it, and my parents live 2 miles from Palomar Airport (KCRQ) which is a good 30 minute drive (in GOOD traffic; their commute traffic often puts the Bay Area to shame). Even with the slower flying time it would save me hours. Unfortunately, I don't "commute", so it's hard to justify a price nearing $2k…

The ICAO code is KSQL!

typo, thx.

Re: Show HN: Monthly subscription airline with SFO-LAX flights starting at $78

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Post by rconti »

technofiend wrote: post #45
rconti wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm constantly tempted by Surf Air as I've lived as close as 2mi from San Carlos airport (KSQL!) and now live 6mi from it, and my parents live 2 miles from Palomar Airport (KCRQ) which is a good 30 minute drive (in GOOD traffic; their commute traffic often puts the Bay Area to shame). Even with the slower flying time it would save me hours. Unfortunately, I don't "commute", so it's hard to justify a price nearing $2k…

You could get into partial plane ownership and fly yourself for far less than their $1,950/mo fee. The upfront investment is higher since you'll need a pilot's license. :-)

I am actually slightly tempted. It's of course not a cheap option, but I think one thing putting me off is my impression that, if I rented a plane, I'd be paying for the rental the entire time it sits on the ground at my destination, which is hard to swallow.

Re: Show HN: Monthly subscription airline with SFO-LAX flights starting at $78

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Post by rconti »

matt4077 wrote: post #22

I applaud the audacity of starting an airline from scratch, considering it's way up there in terms of capital requirements and regulatory burden, and the industry has been losing money in the US, collectively, since the Carter administration. But it needs to be said that SFO LAX is, at just 300 miles, and with the high demand shown by such startups, a perfect example of everything that is wrong with transportation in…

SFO-LAX high speed rail is theoretically being built, for 100 billion dollars.

http://www.hsr.ca.gov/

Re: Show HN: Monthly subscription airline with SFO-LAX flights starting at $78

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Post by nightbrawler »

tlb wrote: post #2

Maybe a good idea, but the site does a bad job of selling it. The front page starts with a big rant about how bad existing airlines are. That's not how you sell things. You should focus on what you do, which is SFO-LAX flights through private terminals on a monthly subscription. The private terminal is a huge win -- it saves a good hour on travel. But that's buried in the FAQ. You should redesign so that all of the f…

Looks like some older iteration located here which does a better job presenting what they are trying to sell and how it's better

https://www.jumpdrive.io/index.html

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