An article posted to SkyOne indicated that Mesa was "on the verge" of commerical air service last year, just prior to September 11. Any idea who the mystery carrier was? -----Original Message----- From: The Airline List [mailto:AIRLINE@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU] On Behalf Of RT Simpson Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2002 8:25 PM To: AIRLINE@LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU Subject: JetBlue To Phoenix? Doubt it seriously...but officials at Gateway Airport in suburban Mesa have held discussions with JetBlue about using this former Air Force field for Phoenix service. Problem is no commerical airline has expressed interest in serving a second Phoenix airport for two compelling reasons: 1) the industry is hurting, and 2) Gateway is too close to Sky Harbor by air and too far from downtown by car. As far as JetBlue's entrance to the Phoenix market..could be tough sledding here in the desert as both AmWest and Southwest make this the most affordable major market for airline transportation. RT Simpson Phoenix