Dealing with a major equipement change for an airline

[Nonstop2AUH]

Thanks Phil, great answer. I guess it never takes more than a few hours to position in a replacement aircraft in as much as most of the charter operators I can think of are geographically towards the middle of the country. Since it was mentioned that Air Jamaica has been chartering in alot of service this summer, I wonder if anyone keeps statistics on who the heaviest users of outsourced equipement subs are. As for not getting the amenities the premium pax paid for, I guess this is one of those situations where we are reminded that at the end of the day, your fare pays primarily for transportation and everything else is just sort of a gift.

[PhilDernerJr]

Yes, Air Jamaica has been doing a lot of subservices, mainly using Ryan International and North American for several flights a day for each airline. Obviously, they get a big increase of vacation traffic in the summer months and are in transition with their fleet and needed some help.

I understand it's actually working out very well.