To me that looks like a great option for passengers that don't mind paying a little more for a better experience. The price looks comparable to a premium economy fare on a major airline. I would definitely try it if they ever come to my neck of the woods in New Orleans.
Until you work with JSX at a FBO as a Line Service guy, their aircrafts are the biggest pile of dog poo I have ever seen and worked with. Everybody on my team absolutely hates working with their aircrafts. I would still work for them as a pilot if they ever offered me a position with them to build hours to make it to the regionals at least lol.
Yeah this JSX service seems nice. Do you still have to take your laptop out and shoes off? seems like your still going through the hassle of commercial flight but paying more?
I think it’s a neat niche. A Captain friend of mine has a wife who has been flying an RJ for a regional for 20+ years. Loves it, home every night. The ultra low cost Allegiant is another carrier that hits the really small airports and the crews get home every night. A lot of our friends locally love flying out of Rockford or Bloomington IL. They just don’t want to deal with Chicago. That goes along with how the airline of luv came in to its own, by not doing exactly what everyone else is doing, and expecting better results. They created several niche characteristics unique to their brand. It wasn’t a stroke of genius on my part that I ended up there. In those days, you went where you were hired. Although, I will say that the aviators I interviewed with were all from legacy carriers, and they were very arrogant towards me, and I responded with all smiles and nothing but respect, and that was in fact why I was hired and they weren’t. So I did have something to do with my luck. Very nice video.
Hi Ernie. I enjoyed your JSX review. I fly it sometimes from SoCal or Las Vegas to get back to Oakland …if of course Southwest is sold out or if the time is convenient. I kinda like the Oakland terminal as it’s walking distance to the hotels near the airport. But you’re right about the pricing and the check-in time is the main giveaway for me. Thanks for sharing take care
I fly JSX from John Wayne to Vegas and I will never fly another airline for this trip. The staff is extremely professional and I will pay more for convenience anytime. Time is money and I save so much time flying JSX.
Thank you for the review Ernie! I was wondering...the round trip to vegas in JSX is less or more expensive than taking your Green Hornet from Scottsdale?
I've flown JSX twice including just yesterday. I waaaay prefer it to the airlines and the disaster that is the terminals. Casual and quiet atmosphere at the FBO. Smaller aircraft with their Embraers and I loved sitting in a single seat row. I will always choose JSX if it's an option.
Hey Ern! Thanks for the review! I’m one of the training supervisors here at JSX and we appreciate your thoughts. If you ever make it into Dallas let us know, we’ll be glad to show you around.
Ern, I love JSX, and have taken the ride from PHX to LAS many times with them, but don't you have the privilege to just hop on one of the many daily non-stop SWA flights for free to Vegas?
Hey, I got an off-topic question. Are Southwest aircraft LPV capable (IAN option)? If yes, do you enter WAAS channel number into MMR before executing approach and fly with APP mode instead of VNAV/LNAV? Thanks
No, the 737 under 121 are not LPV capable... they have cat I or cat II or Cat III opspecs by FAA that allow them to go below published mins.... however, having flown the 737...i have never seen one with LPV, it would cost millions more as an add on to avionics. It wouldn't be worth it
DO NOT FLY JSX. I SHOWED UP FOR THE FLIGHT AND THERE WAS A MECHANICAL FAILURE. THEY PUT ME ON A COACH FLIGHT (Southwestern.) HOWEVER THEY DID NOT REFUND THE DIFFERENCE. THEY GAVE ME A CREDIT FOR A FUTURE FLIGHT!!
It must be somewhat discouraging for a man who makes his living flying for a major airline to admit that the experience of actually travelling via the major airlines is unpleasant.
i’m probably overthinking this but it would’ve been better if you showed more/reviewed more inside the plane like a view of take off/landing. the service etc..Also CaptainSelfie (ex swa) is now a captain for JSX!
JSX are suppose to retrofit their fleet with better room experience, wood-finished tray tables, and better seats. Not sure if that is what you were able to snag on your flight.
My DAL to LAS round trip on JSX was simply outstanding. No TSA, no waiting forever for your checked bags, no crowded terminals. Next best thing to NetJets. Cheers 🥂
Ha! Good question. I figured some would wonder that. Honestly my channel is about aviation and my love for it. It’s not a Southwest channel, although I do love flying for them and they’ve been very gracious in allowing me to bring my work life to everyone. Now I will promote my company MJets😁. If you’re in the market for a Private Jet or Aircraft Management visit flymjets.com👍🏽 We even have hangar space available fall of 2023 at DVT. 👌🏽
JSX flies as many people in a year as Southwest flies in... Five minutes? One minute? Fourteen seconds? Which of course doesn't preclude someone in Corporate being rubbed the wrong way.
JSX is just one step from the major regional jet services like American Eagle, Piedmont, Envoy Air, Mesa, Delta Connection, etc for 3X the cost. Only difference is the airport terminal access🤷🏾♂️
seen em charter in to little ol small Town Shawnee,Ok 30 miles east of OKC, outa Dallas love feild!Also up to Rapid city,SD!so them towns are possibel for the right buck im sure lol lol lol enjoyed the review n good work!
I live in phx aswell, flew with jsx 3 years ago to Vegas and I can't fly any other way I think it's worth every penny. There were multiple California choices but they settled on just burbank now. I actually show up 10min before 😅
I personally have to admit with WN I have done that before where since I have precheck I have been lucky when running late I was able to get through security within 10-20 mins before the flight. Of course now I always try and get to the plane about 1 hour before departure with carryon only.
I heard the hype about JSX and wanted to give them a shot. For sure flying the Cirrus would be the best. No beating that… well maybe except with that Gulfstream😁
Thanks, great interesting video Ern, what type is A/C? Ticket PHX to LAS is expensive, but weigh in what it saves in time, TSA understanding where they fly. I don’t need to fly except with friends small planes, I wish could depart from PAN (Payson). But can’t.
@@KuostA He meant that all similar aircraft with tail-mounted engines are sensible on the trim and that's just a pilot thing (more like a physics thing). E135-145 pilots make fun of in cruise trim system working when a FA walks from aft to the front galley and vice versa.
Because he's right SWA sucks man, unless the flight is empty.... everybody is panicking and freaking out to get the seat of choice, no WIFi, and no good snacks or food😂
