United starts its low cost airline...IN DENVER, Yay! 2004

[AIRLNRGUY]

Got this in my "United News" email, that comes out monthly,

Our low cost operation

We’re pleased to announce more details on our low cost carrier, an operation that will complement our current mainline fleet. The new operation will launch in Denver, during the first quarter of 2004 and will serve predominantly leisure markets with optimal connectivity to other United flights within our network. A more simplified fare structure will provide low-cost business and leisure fare options.

As a Mileage Plus member, you will have the same opportunities you do now to accrue and redeem miles. If you are an elite member, you will enjoy elite recognition on all flights, including the initial routes of Denver to Reno, Ontario (California), Phoenix, New Orleans, Orlando, Las Vegas, and Tampa. Tickets will go on sale in November through all the existing sales channels. Pre-assigned advanced seating on the popular Airbus 320 will be available. Each plane will have 156 seats, including a section of Economy Plus® seating with extra legroom for qualifying customers. See united.com and watch your email for more details, including additional cities served and other initiatives

[fristclass]

i hope they do good

[Foxtrot]

Re:

Hmmm. Now I can see why UAL maybe stubborn in giving up those gates to Frontier. It might want those same gates which it's under-utilizing for it's LCC's ops.

[SFO]

I wonder what they will decide to name it?

[The Flying Dutchman]

I wonder what they will decide to name it?

As far as I know, the name is supposed to be called "StarFish."

[fristclass]

Re:

Hmmm. Now I can see why UAL maybe stubborn in giving up those gates to Frontier. It might want those same gates which it's under-utilizing for it's LCC's ops.

the new airline will be useing the A terminal. the part of the A terminal that will be used is the same part that united has UNITED EXPRESS is now at. they are supoesed to switch UA express over to the B terminal and startfish (the new UA carrier) will use the A terminal.

[Ansett]

i do hope UA do good, there in need of a good reliably cash flow!

[fly4free]

HORRIBLE NAME,,,HORRIBLE IDEA,,,DOES ANYBODY REMEMBER SHITTLE BY UNITED? THIS IS A STEP CLOSER TOWARDS LIQUIDATION,,,,,REALLY SAD!!!!!! AND STUPID!!!!!!!

[AIRLNRGUY]

DOES ANYBODY REMEMBER SHITTLE BY UNITED?

No, I can't say I do, I was just out Sunday and saw Shuttle by United planes still flying. don't you remember Song and its success?

HORRIBLE NAME

It is a creative name (United Star Alliance, that is what I assume they are relating it to.)

HORRIBLE IDEA

don't you remember Song and its success?

THIS IS A STEP CLOSER TOWARDS LIQUIDATION,,,,,REALLY SAD!!!!!! AND STUPID!!!!!!!

I believe United has no choice, they have to keep uup with the other airlines.

BTW,,,,,,excessive,,,,,use,,,,,of,,,,commas,,,,!!!!

[YVR737]

sorry that is the worst name ever come on as if they couldnt think of anything better

[Aeolus]

Without any change to UAL's coporate culture and organizational structure, not to mention its efficiency, this "low cost" airline won't be as successful financially as UAL wants.

[G-MIDY]

Its to be called Starfish and United are pulling some 150 aircraft from regular United routes to use on Starfish routes mostly 737's.

[AIRLNRGUY]

No, it is going to be 40 aircraft with 150 seats, all A320's.

[FlyCharlestonSC]

Will they be leather and w/ tv's like JBLU and Song (will be)?
Any other ideas on where they will fly besides their DEN hub and the cities in the press release? They seem to be avoiding the FLA market.

[AIRLNRGUY]

I think they are choosing places that are leisure markets(DEN-Skiing). It looks like maybe LAS is where they will go, got that from some friends that work at United.