More air service? Less air service?
In a vaguely-worded news release, the governor’s office says Governor John deJongh Jr. met behind closed doors with airline officials in Miami to discuss current service to the VI’s and long-range plans. It didn’t say what airline, but since it was in Miami, and since it was with “a major airline now serving the Virgin Islands”, it was likely American. I love calling Government House. No, really. They are so dang cheerful. From reception to the press office. Very, very friendly. By the time everybody’s done confirming everybody’s having a good morning, you’ve spent 15 minutes just saying hello. But a “We’ll get back to you” answer to a “What’s up” question, hasn’t come yet. So, let’s speculate. A closed door meeting doesn’t sound like the airline called it. Sounds more like the governor trying to get more air service, or keep from losing some. And that sounds like a plea for St. Croix. American is the only domestic airline with daily service to St. Croix right now. Delta and US Airways only fly there 2 days a week. St. Thomas has healthy service from a half dozen airlines. Or. Maybe. It will be brand new, A380 service to Coral Bay. There ya go!
April 3rd, 2007 20:21
Forget the government. Where is my beach break?
April 5th, 2007 05:03
If they take out the speed bumps in front of Skinny Legs, and the Donkey diner, they just may be enough room for the 380 to land!!
April 6th, 2007 14:12
I’m willing to start a weekly service to STT in our Cherokee…lets see, 1806 miles, 95 or so knots…hmmm that makes about 18+ hours flight time…guess I better start packing…whos with me? Better yet, who wants to go in with me on a new Citation?