According to the HAS website TACA has initiated new daily nonstop service from
IAH to SAL since November.  I believe the aircraft is an E190. Somehow I was
unaware of that.  Do they still have the Belize flight?

TACA adds a Central American route to IAH
Houston Airport System
November 19, 2009

This month TACA International Airlines added daily nonstop flights from George
Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to El Salvador International (SAL) in San
Salvador.

Not a prob, Joe.

I just did not see any faux pas in the remarks that you described from the
Facebook posting. Again, if someone at HS or elsewhere took offense, thats their
cross to bear.

Thomas

--- In iahspottersclub@yahoogroups.com, "Joe Fernandez" <n314as@...> wrote:
>
> it was all my fault....I just said something stupid which I never
do......directed in general...
>
> Thanks, Thomas
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: braniffelectra
>   To: iahspottersclub@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 3:41 PM
>   Subject: Re: [IAH Spotter's Club] Message from Joe F to all Houston Spotters
>
>
>
>   Well, I don't have a Facebook account nor Twitter or anything else. I
wouldn't sweat it if I were you. If anyone took offense, well, they're pretty
thinned skinned if you ask me.
>
>   Thomas
>
>   --- In iahspottersclub@yahoogroups.com, Michael Bludworth <ssinc77098@>
wrote:
>   >
>   > Was this only the facebook account? I've not signed up on facebook so I
can't view it anyway. Which Bernard are talking about? From the Museum?
>   > I would hope that you can attend on the 19th - no one is going to beat you
up!
>   > We'll all have some fun....
>   >
>   > --- On Mon, 12/7/09, Joe Fernandez <n314as@> wrote:
>   >
>   > From: Joe Fernandez <n314as@>
>   > Subject: [IAH Spotter's Club] Message from Joe F to all Houston Spotters
>   > To: iahspottersclub@yahoogroups.com
>   > Date: Monday, December 7, 2009, 11:52 AM
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   > To all Houston Spotters Group
>   >
>   > Yesterday, on Facebook, I made a
>   >
>   > remark on Bernard's photo section of
>   > the
>   > Continental Retro 737 which he took
>   > photos
>   > of. My remark was that the plane needs to
>   > be
>   > set up for a "pro" level shoot. This was
>   > dumb in my part
>   > because it looked like I was saying that
>   > all
>   > the other photos stink.
>   >
>   > What I meant by a pro level shot was
>   > that
>   > it could have been set up for a great
>   > afternoon
>   > shot with good sun, no covers, no tow bars,
>   > no glare, etc.
>   > Usually, when the plane is in a maintenance
>   > yard, it
>   > has covers, towbars, etc which does not
>   > look good.
>   > People took this in a negative way and I
>   > did not
>   > mean it as to criticize others work. I
>   > understand
>   > their view and it was tolally my
>   > fault.
>   >
>   > I don't consider myself professional but do
>   > try to
>   > do my best in not taking photos that will
>   > not be
>   > of value to me in the future as I got
>   > taught by
>   > veteran slide shooters. When I eventually
>   > register my AIR 72
>   > account as a business, then I will turn
>   > this into work.
>   >
>   > There are many who take good photos in the
>   > Houston area are
>   > far greater than me.
>   >
>   > I planned to be at the Houston Spotters
>   > meet on December 19th but
>   > now i am afraid of this. If anyone does not
>   > want me there, then
>   > I will stay home, otherwise, I will
>   > try to make it like always.
>   >
>   > My apologies to all......
>   >
>   > It is my fault and none others. My bad
>   > side showed up yesterday for no reason.
>   > I am usually not that way as many of you
>   > know.
>   >
>   > Joe Fernandez
>   >
>   >
>

----- Original Message -----

From: braniffelectra

To: iahspottersclub@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 3:41 PM

Subject: Re: [IAH Spotter's Club] Message from Joe F to all Houston Spotters

 

Well, I don't have a Facebook account nor Twitter or anything else. I wouldn't sweat it if I were you. If anyone took offense, well, they're pretty thinned skinned if you ask me.

Thomas

--- In iahspottersclub@yahoogroups.com, Michael Bludworth <ssinc77098@...> wrote:
>
> Was this only the facebook account? I've not signed up on facebook so I can't view it anyway. Which Bernard are talking about? From the Museum?
> I would hope that you can attend on the 19th - no one is going to beat you up!
> We'll all have some fun....
>
> --- On Mon, 12/7/09, Joe Fernandez <n314as@...> wrote:
>
> From: Joe Fernandez <n314as@...>
> Subject: [IAH Spotter's Club] Message from Joe F to all Houston Spotters
> To: iahspottersclub@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, December 7, 2009, 11:52 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> To all Houston Spotters Group
>
> Yesterday, on Facebook, I made a
>
> remark on Bernard's photo section of
> the
> Continental Retro 737 which he took
> photos
> of. My remark was that the plane needs to
> be
> set up for a "pro" level shoot. This was
> dumb in my part
> because it looked like I was saying that
> all
> the other photos stink.
>
> What I meant by a pro level shot was
> that
> it could have been set up for a great
> afternoon
> shot with good sun, no covers, no tow bars,
> no glare, etc.
> Usually, when the plane is in a maintenance
> yard, it
> has covers, towbars, etc which does not
> look good.
> People took this in a negative way and I
> did not
> mean it as to criticize others work. I
> understand
> their view and it was tolally my
> fault.
>
> I don't consider myself professional but do
> try to
> do my best in not taking photos that will
> not be
> of value to me in the future as I got
> taught by
> veteran slide shooters. When I eventually
> register my AIR 72
> account as a business, then I will turn
> this into work.
>
> There are many who take good photos in the
> Houston area are
> far greater than me.
>
> I planned to be at the Houston Spotters
> meet on December 19th but
> now i am afraid of this. If anyone does not
> want me there, then
> I will stay home, otherwise, I will
> try to make it like always.
>
> My apologies to all......
>
> It is my fault and none others. My bad
> side showed up yesterday for no reason.
> I am usually not that way as many of you
> know.
>
> Joe Fernandez
>
>

Well, I don't have a Facebook account nor Twitter or anything else. I wouldn't
sweat it if I were you. If anyone took offense, well, they're   pretty thinned
skinned if you ask me.

Thomas

--- In iahspottersclub@yahoogroups.com, Michael Bludworth <ssinc77098@...>
wrote:
>
> Was this only the facebook account? I've not signed up on facebook so I can't
view it anyway. Which Bernard are talking about? From the Museum?
> I would hope that you can attend on the 19th - no one is going to beat you up!
> We'll all have some fun....
>
> --- On Mon, 12/7/09, Joe Fernandez <n314as@...> wrote:
>
> From: Joe Fernandez <n314as@...>
> Subject: [IAH Spotter's Club] Message from Joe F to all Houston Spotters
> To: iahspottersclub@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, December 7, 2009, 11:52 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> To all Houston Spotters Group
>
> Yesterday, on Facebook, I made a
>
> remark on Bernard's photo section of
> the
> Continental Retro 737 which he took
> photos
> of. My remark was that the plane needs to
> be
> set up for a "pro" level shoot. This was
> dumb in my part
> because it looked like I was saying that
> all
> the other photos stink.
>
> What I meant by a pro level shot was
> that
> it could have been set up for a great
> afternoon
> shot with good sun, no covers, no tow bars,
> no glare, etc.
> Usually, when the plane is in a maintenance
> yard, it
> has covers, towbars, etc which does not
> look good.
> People took this in a negative way and I
> did not
> mean it as to criticize others work. I
> understand
> their view and it was tolally my
> fault.
>
> I don't consider myself professional but do
> try to
> do my best in not taking photos that will
> not be
> of value to me in the future as I got
> taught by
> veteran slide shooters. When I eventually
> register my AIR 72
> account as a business, then I will turn
> this into work.
>
> There are many who take good photos in the
> Houston area are
> far greater than me.
>
> I planned to be at the Houston Spotters
> meet on December 19th but
> now i am afraid of this. If anyone does not
> want me there, then
> I will stay home, otherwise, I will
> try to make it like always.
>
> My apologies to all......
>
> It is my fault and none others. My bad
> side showed up yesterday for no reason.
> I am usually not that way as many of you
> know.
>
> Joe Fernandez
>
>

December list of destinations:

http://system.gocampaign.com/files/file.asp?f=257856

Domestic Destinations:  110
International Destinations:  66

IAH Weekly Flights:  5120

The list now includes 5 weekly flights from SIA instead of 4.  I think the 5th
weekly flight starts in a couple of weeks.

Jim

--- In iahspottersclub@yahoogroups.com, tiger671 <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> November list of destinations:
>
> http://system.gocampaign.com/files/file.asp?f=243279
>
> Domestic Destinations:  106
> International Destinations:  66
>
> IAH Weekly Flights:  4806
>
> Jim
>
> --- In iahspottersclub@yahoogroups.com, tiger671 <no_reply@> wrote:
> >
> > October list of destinations:
> >
> > http://system.gocampaign.com/files/file.asp?f=229082
> >
> > Domestic Destinations: 105
> > International Destinations: 64
> >
> > IAH Weekly Flights: 4731
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > --- In iahspottersclub@yahoogroups.com, tiger671 <no_reply@> wrote:
> > >
> > > September list of destinations:
> > >
> > > http://system.gocampaign.com/files/file.asp?f=220526
> > >
> > > Domestic Destinations: 108
> > > International Destinations: 64
> > >
> > > IAH Weekly Flights: 4610
> > >
> > > Jim
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In iahspottersclub@yahoogroups.com, tiger671 <no_reply@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > August.
> > > >
> > > > http://system.gocampaign.com/files/file.asp?f=200447
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In iahspottersclub@yahoogroups.com, tiger671 <no_reply@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > List of destinations for July now loaded.
> > > > >
> > > > > http://system.gocampaign.com/files/file.asp?f=188791
> > > > >
> > > > > Jim
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In iahspottersclub@yahoogroups.com, tiger671 <no_reply@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I was digging around the fly2houston.com website and found a page
that lists the destinations from IAH and HOU.  It gives the airline and the
number of weekly flights for the route.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > http://system.gocampaign.com/files/file.asp?f=173636
> > > > > >
> > > > > > It is a pdf file and seems up to date since it is dated June 2009.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Jim
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

----- Original Message -----

From: braniffelectra

To: iahspottersclub@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 5:31 PM

Subject: [IAH Spotter's Club] New Colors coming to IAH this Summer?

 

As most here already know, Atlas is taking over the Sonair IAH-LAD route next Summer. One of the burning questions that I have had, was, in whose colors will IAH's newest 747 operator be wearing? Well, it seems that Sonair has acquired an ex-Oasis 744.....

[b][i]Boeing 747 -481 30322 1250 N322SG WFBN ferried 28nov09 MZJ-LAX-HKG in full Oasis cs prior delivery to Sonair[/i][/b]

Since Atlas has no pax configured 747s, logic would seem to indicate that Sonair's newest acquisitions (2 are still to be delivered) will be wearing Sonair's eye catching livery....at least I hope so.

Due to Sonair's AM arrivals and departure, she will not be mixing it up with IAH's other intl's, having 'D' all to herself for the most part. Still, if Sonair's colors are applied, this will be a refreshing change from the bland World MD11 that we have grown accustomed to seeing for over 10 years.

http://www.airliners.net/photo/SonAir/Boeing-737-7HB/1500228/M/

Thomas

As most here already know, Atlas is taking over the Sonair IAH-LAD route next
Summer. One of the burning questions that I have had, was, in whose colors will
IAH's newest 747 operator be wearing? Well, it seems that Sonair has acquired an
ex-Oasis 744.....

  [b][i]Boeing 747  	 -481  	 30322  	 1250  	 N322SG  	 WFBN  	 ferried 28nov09
MZJ-LAX-HKG in full Oasis cs prior delivery to Sonair[/i][/b]

Since Atlas has no pax configured 747s, logic would seem to indicate that
Sonair's newest acquisitions (2 are still to be delivered) will be wearing
Sonair's eye catching livery....at least I hope so.

Due to Sonair's AM arrivals and departure, she will not be mixing it up with
IAH's other intl's, having 'D' all to herself for the most part. Still, if
Sonair's colors are applied, this will be a refreshing change from the bland
World MD11 that we have grown accustomed to seeing for over 10 years.

http://www.airliners.net/photo/SonAir/Boeing-737-7HB/1500228/M/

Thomas

You mentioned about LH's numbers against CO's new nonstop to FRA. Don't think it
would negatively impact it since they will revenue share on the route and strong
Star hubs on either end.

What would be interesting is to see what will happen to KL numbers in a few
months as CO is rumored to downgrade AMS from 772 to 764 while FRA gets upgraded
the 772 as well as the whole transition from SkyTeam to Star.

The Houston Airport System released the October 2009 traffic figures.  Here's a
look at how some of the international airlines did for the month.

Air France saw a decrease of 15.59%.  They deplaned 8212 pax and enplaned 6665
pax.  Load factors were 83% to IAH and 67% from IAH.

British Airways had an increase of 20.41%.  They deplaned 9273 pax and enplaned
9277 pax.  Load factors were 63% to IAH and 63% from IAH.

Emirates increased 2.82%.  They deplaned 5430 pax and enplaned 6589 pax.  Load
factors were 66% to IAH and 80% from IAH.

KLM had a decrease of 4.97%.  They deplaned 8196 pax and enplaned 7799 pax. 
Load factors were 83% to IAH and 79% from IAH.

Lufthansa saw an increase of 2.22%.  They deplaned 8022 pax and enplaned 7575
pax.  Load factors were 74% to IAH and 69% from IAH.

Qatar Airways deplaned 3881 pax and enplaned 4648 pax.  Load factors were 48% to
IAH and 58% from IAH.

Singapore Airlines had an increase of 26.88%.  They deplaned 2522 pax and
enplaned 2468 pax.  Load factors were 50% to IAH and 49% from IAH.

That's it for the big international carriers.

Alaska Airlines started service recently.  Last month they were not included in
the HAS numbers.  I noticed they were added for October.

For September AK had load factors of 78% for SEA-IAH and 49% for IAH-SEA.  They
only had 8 flights for the month.

For October AK had load factors of 77% for SEA-IAH and 68% for IAH-SEA.

That's it for October.  Next month we'll see if CO's new IAH-FRA flight took a
bite out of Lufthansa.

Jim

UAL using Espressjet, moving their gates to terminal C, is just more evidence
that CAL will have a much more involved relationship with UAL in Star than they
ever did with DL and NW in Skyteam.  I predict that long term this greater
involvement in Star will be good for CAL and IAH.  But we need the economy to
improve first and Boeing to get the 787s delivered before IAH will see the full
benefits.

Jim


--- In iahspottersclub@yahoogroups.com, GOTHIC39@... wrote:
>
>
>
>
> United Airlines Announces  New Partnership With ExpressJet
>
>
>
>
>
> United Airlines Announces New Partnership With ExpressJet
>
> ExpressJet  to Operate 22 Aircraft as Replacement Flying for United Express
>
> Press  Release
>
> Source: UAL Corporation
>
> On 9:00 am EST, Monday  November 16, 2009
>
> Companies:Ual CorporationExpressjCompanies:Ual Corpora
> CHICAGO, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-CHICAGO, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-<WBR>FirstCall/
> -- UAL Corporation  (Nasdaq: UAUA - News), the holding company whose primary
> subsidiary is United  Airlines, today announced that ExpressJet Airlines, a
> wholly owned subsidiary  of ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: XJT - News)
> will operate 22 ERJ-145  aircra
>
> This new flying, which will  begin on May 1, 2010, will replace flying
> previously done by other United  Express partner carriers whose contracts have
> expired and is consistent with  the 2010 capacity outlook United provided in
> its third quarter earnings  conference call.
>
> "We have worked with ExpressJet previously for  short-term flying
> contracts, and they provided our customers with exceptional  service," said
Cindy
> Szadokierski - vice president Airport Operations Planning  and United Express.
> "ExpressJet offered us the most competitive bid, enabling  us to continue to
> operate efficiently in this difficult  environment."
>
> "We are pleased that our commitment to exceptional  operational performance
> coupled with a highly competitive economic model  provided ExpressJet the
> opportunity to offer replacement flying for United  Airlines under a
> multi-year arrangement,"We are pleased that our commitment to exceptional
> operational performance coupled with a highly competitive economic model 
provided
> ExpressJet the opportunity to offer replacement flying for United  Airlines
> under a multi-year arrangem
>
> About  United
>
> United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA - News) operates approximately  3,300*
> flights a day on United and United Express to more than 200 U.S.  domestic and
> international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San  Francisco,
> Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in  the
> Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the  largest
> international carriers based in the United States. United also is a  founding
member
> of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers  to 1,071
> destinations in 171 countries worldwide. United's 47,000 employees  reside in
> every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. News  releases and
> other information about United can be found at the company's Web  site at
> united.com or follow United on Twitter @UnitedAirlines.
>
> *Based  on United's forward-looking flight schedule for October 2009 to
> October  2010.
>
> About ExpressJet
>
> ExpressJet Holdings operates several  divisions designed to leverage the
> management experience, efficiencies and  economies of scale present in its
> subsidiaries, including ExpressJet Airlines,  Inc. and ExpressJet Services,
> LLC. ExpressJet Airlines serves 130 scheduled  destinations in North America
> and the Caribbean with approximately 1,100  departures per day. Operations
> include a capacity purchase agreements for  United and Continental as well as
> providing clients customized 41-seat and  50-seat charter options; and
> supplying third-party aviation and ground  handling services. For more
> information, visit  www.expressjet.Expr
>

Any idea which gates at C UA will get?  I always felt D1, D2, and D3 would be
good gates for UA.

--- In iahspottersclub@yahoogroups.com, GOTHIC39@... wrote:
>
> This is the real information everyone -- not so call rumors that someone
> that have no real knowledge what is really going on - We was told by  July
> 2010. there is a lot of gate - ramp - operations - baggage service  office
> (possible by Belt 8) - and counters - office space (which will be inside  of
> Terminal C) issues - Glenn
>

----- Original Message -----

From: GOTHIC39@...

To: iahspottersclub@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 1:29 PM

Subject: Re: [IAH Spotter's Club] IL-76

 

I NEED TO GET MORE INTO THE OTHER HOUSTON SPOTTER SITE

 - GLENN

In a message dated 11/16/2009 12:33:03 P.M. Central Standard Time, ssinc77098@yahoo.com writes:

 

It was Volga Dpner.... --- On Mon, 11/16/09, Thomas Millard <t2m@...> wrote: From: Thomas Millard <t2m@...> Subject: Re: [IAH Spotter's Club] IL-76 To: iahspottersclub@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, November 16, 2009, 12:17 PM Quite a bit about this over at Houston Spotters. Kevin managed to get a pic (through the fence). Thomas --- GOTHIC39@aol.com wrote: From: GOTHIC39@aol.com To: iahspottersclub@yahoogroups.com Subject: [IAH Spotter's Club] IL-76 Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:08:46 EST   Do anyone know about the IL-76 that was at the UPS cargo ramp Saturday - Glenn

Like most cargo operators, they make a big splash when they enter a new market,
but sneak away like a thief in the night when they leave. Apparently, that is
what KE Cargo did sometime last month, according to a post on an A.Net thread.
Too bad it was primarily a early AM operation (at least with their own metal), I
would have liked to have added a photo of it to my portfolio of IAH's int'l
operators.

Thomas