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by NovakOmaha
Mon Nov 20, 2023 3:23 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Lincoln Airport (LNK)
Replies: 264
Views: 94193

Re: Lincoln Airport (LNK)

LNK October numbers are out. Plus 9% for the month overall. United itself was up 13%. Charters were down. For the year United was up 39%. Those new gates must be helping.
by NovakOmaha
Wed Nov 15, 2023 2:41 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Village District
Replies: 338
Views: 51836

Re: Nebraska Crossing Village District

Bite the bullet and build an airport & make Eppley into condos
by NovakOmaha
Wed Nov 15, 2023 10:53 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 234440

Re: The Omaha World Herald

One day in the not too distant future the owh will stop printing editions and no one will notice.
by NovakOmaha
Mon Nov 13, 2023 3:42 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Julio’s - Closed
Replies: 65
Views: 14732

Re: Julio’s - Closed

Don't know anything about whoever tried to bring Julio's back but a huge reason for the original Julio's success was Rick Fox. He opened it when he was in his 20s and was passionate about it. Live music, parties, generous with the local community, worked with Metro Tech's culinary school, and always...
by NovakOmaha
Mon Nov 13, 2023 7:12 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 234440

Re: The Omaha World Herald

Shatel and McKewon took shots about yesterday's Husker game on Peacock. And today's online OWH has an article about how to cancel a Peacock subscription. Wonder if the OWH would like it if Peacock streamed a short video of how to cancel a local online newspaper subscription. Reminds me of when the ...
by NovakOmaha
Mon Nov 13, 2023 5:54 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 234440

Re: The Omaha World Herald

Shatel and McKewon took shots about yesterday's Husker game on Peacock. And today's online OWH has an article about how to cancel a Peacock subscription. Wonder if the OWH would like it if Peacock streamed a short video of how to cancel a local online newspaper subscription. Reminds me of when the ...
by NovakOmaha
Wed Nov 08, 2023 8:27 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)
Replies: 1299
Views: 419637

Re: Oak View Mall - Redevelopment Plan

A little before Oak View was announced another mall was proposed where Paypal (Kiewit?) is now. The race was on to see who could sign anchors and get financing. In the end Oak View won and the other mall obviously never happened. I thought at the time that the location for Oak View was inferior to t...
by NovakOmaha
Fri Nov 03, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3514
Views: 1558318

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

No Runzas there. A non starter. No Broncos either. No Scooters. Not sure about Family Dollar or Jimmy John's. I've heard they don't even have Arby's. To be fair Eppley only has one of those. I wouldn't mind a Jimmy John's or a Runza past TSA. The claim is that they are planning/hoping to improve fo...
by NovakOmaha
Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The 20 Best Mid-size Cities in the United States (CNN/HGTV)
Replies: 20
Views: 2603

Re: The 20 Best Mid-size Cities in the United States (CNN/HGTV)

It's like it's the authors first paper out of college and they know nothing of how US cities actually work and are talked about. Nope. I did a little digging. "Erin Gifford is a hiker, a writer, and a mother of four children. She enjoys road trips, national parks, backpacking, and running half...
by NovakOmaha
Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:47 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Lincoln Airport (LNK)
Replies: 264
Views: 94193

Re: Lincoln Airport (LNK)

Presented without comment Air industry consultant thinks Lincoln has something to offer other carriers https://journalstar.com/news/local/business/air-industry-consultant-thinks-lincoln-has-something-to-offer-other-carriers/article_b2eef64c-78e4-11ee-910c-039ad99e4574.html “Man who gets paid to giv...
by NovakOmaha
Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:48 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The 20 Best Mid-size Cities in the United States (CNN/HGTV)
Replies: 20
Views: 2603

Re: The 20 Best Mid-size Cities in the United States (CNN/HGTV)

Overland Park is 20 minutes south of Kansas City? Did they crawl? Most other cities would get a hard on with Omaha's "decline". Decline? DECLINE? Gimme a break. Here in metro Detroit they know a thing or two about decline. Now THIS is an area that suffered a decline. Omaha? Not even close....
by NovakOmaha
Thu Nov 02, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3514
Views: 1558318

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

Garrett wrote: Thu Nov 02, 2023 2:22 pm
NovakOmaha wrote: Thu Nov 02, 2023 1:13 pm No Runzas there. A non starter. No Broncos either. No Scooters. Not sure about Family Dollar or Jimmy John's.
I've heard they don't even have Arby's.
60-90 days
by NovakOmaha
Thu Nov 02, 2023 1:13 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3514
Views: 1558318

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

No Runzas there. A non starter. No Broncos either. No Scooters. Not sure about Family Dollar or Jimmy John's.
by NovakOmaha
Thu Nov 02, 2023 9:23 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Nebraska Crossing Village District
Replies: 338
Views: 51836

Re: Nebraska Crossing Village District

"For the record NEBUGEATER does not equal BUGEATER "

From the Way Too Much Time On My Hands Department. Ok, so is it one of these?

Nebu Geater?
Nebuge Ater?
Ne Bugea Ter?
by NovakOmaha
Wed Oct 25, 2023 8:57 pm
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Conagra Campus Residential
Replies: 380
Views: 362068

Re: Conagra Campus Residential

They have quite a few offices. HQ seems to be in Omaha. Medical Solutions offices We’re coast to coast, literally. Our locations span our main corporate hub in Omaha, Nebraska, and offices across the country. And because we embrace remote work, our team members also connect from home offices, dining...
by NovakOmaha
Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: Detroit: Quick Roverwalk Loop
Replies: 10
Views: 1431

Re: Detroit: Quick Roverwalk Loop

Yep. Just like Omaha...

Riverwalk
by NovakOmaha
Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:57 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Passenger rail between Omaha and Lincoln
Replies: 77
Views: 11001

Re: Passenger rail between Omaha and Lincoln

If there is ever a msp-kc route it would go thru dsm
by NovakOmaha
Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:02 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 234440

Re: The Omaha World Herald

The patient is almost dead & doesn't know it.
by NovakOmaha
Tue Oct 17, 2023 6:46 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3514
Views: 1558318

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

with Eppley going from 368k sq ft to 600-700k sq ft, I wonder if they will have moving walkways? The square footage increase really isn't a walk to the gate increase, if that makes sense. The gates, at least, initially are going to be as close if not closer than the current terminal design walking ...
by NovakOmaha
Tue Oct 17, 2023 9:14 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3514
Views: 1558318

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

In the original terminal development day proposed rendering it would have been a much longer walk from the end gates. In the original it was proposed with 26 gates while the newer one proposes 22, so https://i.postimg.cc/cgTm6Tp6/oldeppleyexpansion.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/Y4D09WXM/eppley-airfield-t...
by NovakOmaha
Mon Oct 16, 2023 1:35 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Lincoln Airport (LNK)
Replies: 264
Views: 94193

Re: Lincoln Airport (LNK)

Red Way July loads MCO- 69.6% (104.4 passengers per flight) LAS- 55.8% (83.7 passengers per flight) DFW- 53.8% (80.7 passengers per flight) BNA- 48.6% (72.8 passengere per flight) ATL- 43.7% (65.5 passengers per flight) AUS- 37.4% (56.1 passengers per flight) MSP- 24.4% (36.6 passengers per flight)...
by NovakOmaha
Mon Oct 16, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Lincoln Airport (LNK)
Replies: 264
Views: 94193

Re: Lincoln Airport (LNK)

Red Way July loads MCO- 69.6% (104.4 passengers per flight) LAS- 55.8% (83.7 passengers per flight) DFW- 53.8% (80.7 passengers per flight) BNA- 48.6% (72.8 passengere per flight) ATL- 43.7% (65.5 passengers per flight) AUS- 37.4% (56.1 passengers per flight) MSP- 24.4% (36.6 passengers per flight)...
by NovakOmaha
Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:52 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Lincoln Airport (LNK)
Replies: 264
Views: 94193

Re: Lincoln Airport (LNK)

Just out of curiosity could you run a report for Allegiant out of DSM for July?
by NovakOmaha
Fri Oct 13, 2023 10:49 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3514
Views: 1558318

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thanks for the offer. I actually considered using Uber, but I did the math and, with family in mid-town, Papillion, far far southwest Omaha, the Outer Mongolia part of Elkhorn, Lincoln, and the Loess Alps part of Potowattami County, it made more sense to rent. Plus, I don’t know how pervasive Uber/...
by NovakOmaha
Mon Oct 09, 2023 8:44 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3514
Views: 1558318

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

I'd say a more important stat might be gate pressure during peak gate times.
by NovakOmaha
Fri Oct 06, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Des Moines - DSM Airport
Replies: 25
Views: 2770

Re: Des Moines - DSM Airport

Eppley basically rebuilt the terminal in the mid to late 1980s. DSM has been pretty much the same since 1970ish and look it. It's a space issue. You really can't compare the two. Well, I guess you can. I'm not sure I see the problem with DSM finishing their terminal before OMA. Before too long both ...
by NovakOmaha
Wed Oct 04, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: FNBO Building - 114th and Dodge
Replies: 11
Views: 2382

Re: FNBO Building - 114th and Dodge

In the 80s fnbo had their commercial loan dept there
by NovakOmaha
Wed Oct 04, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Lincoln Airport (LNK)
Replies: 264
Views: 94193

Re: Lincoln Airport (LNK)

I'd still like to know the jaw-dropping destination they teased right before the end. I think they owe it to citizens of Lincoln at this point. :lol: I also think that in addition to the inquiry about Red Way an inquiry should be made into the (I think) $50 million spent to add two gates and whatev...
by NovakOmaha
Wed Oct 04, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Local Business Names
Replies: 19
Views: 2088

Re: Local Business Names

"Midwest" always amused and confused me. For some reason, Ohio is considered midwest. For me, if you draw an imaginary line from north to south through the middle of the 48 contiguous states that would give you the eastern and western halves of the country. Now, if you take that western h...
by NovakOmaha
Wed Oct 04, 2023 10:26 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: The Omaha World Herald
Replies: 912
Views: 234440

Re: The Omaha World Herald

This is absolutely pathetic. 30k print copies? I remember when they printed over 300k. Whatever. It's a ghost of what it once was. Peter Kiewit didn't want outside ownership so he bought it. As far as current ownership, Lee Enterprises owns it. Lee is a public company. I assume a large percentage of...
by NovakOmaha
Wed Sep 27, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3514
Views: 1558318

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

The Holder site basically hasn't been touched since August, and their is a chance it might not be again for a while if ever. That sounds ominous. Do you know if bids came back significantly higher on the terminal project? I didn't mean to make it sound ominous, but if you look at that site, nearly ...
by NovakOmaha
Tue Sep 26, 2023 3:33 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Downtown Recovery
Replies: 47
Views: 4984

Re: Downtown Recovery

Chicago is a complete crime scene. So far downtown Detroit hasn't experienced such mayhem. And yes, downtown Detroit has a lot of retail, residential & commercial activity. I am down there both daytime & night & have had no problem. Also, all four pro sports teams are downtown.
by NovakOmaha
Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:02 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3514
Views: 1558318

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

According to the Holder Omaha Airport web site, Central Utility Plant and Enabling 100% CD's to Establish CGMP: COMPLETE Terminal Expansion/Renovation Design Development Drawings for Budget Update: COMPLETE Terminal Expansion/Renovation GMP Drawings Released: August 18, 2023 Subcontractor Outreach E...
by NovakOmaha
Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:10 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Lincoln Airport (LNK)
Replies: 264
Views: 94193

Re: Lincoln Airport (LNK)

I'd still like to know the jaw-dropping destination they teased right before the end.
by NovakOmaha
Fri Sep 22, 2023 11:55 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Hawaiian Bros. Island Grill
Replies: 49
Views: 6178

Re: Hawaiian Bros. Island Grill

nativeomahan wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:25 pm I wonder why they are selecting a location that’s pretty much out in the middle of nowhere?
It's on the streetcar line. Also the high speed rail from Lincoln to Eppley.
by NovakOmaha
Thu Sep 21, 2023 6:00 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3514
Views: 1558318

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

A cursory look at the OMA web site at 6AM today shows 21 arrivals and 22 departures. Not too long ago the standard departures was 15, so there is growth. Still, the pricing has increased markedly. As some in Nebraska say "It aint like it once was" I'd be curious what the load factor is the...
by NovakOmaha
Wed Sep 20, 2023 5:50 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: How is This Democracy?
Replies: 52
Views: 6449

Re: How is This Democracy?

As was stated the U.S. is not a democracy. It's a democratic republic, or if you'd prefer, a representative republic. Very few issues are decided by a direct vote of the people. We elect representatives who decide on issues. If we don't like that we can change the constitution or vote current repres...
by NovakOmaha
Wed Sep 20, 2023 1:56 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3514
Views: 1558318

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

I remember hearing something a ways back about Southwest locking in a contract for fuel prices over a long term and that was a big factor in their ability to lead the market in price. Can't be sure of the validity of that, though. They used to. I don't know if they still do. Also long term is relat...
by NovakOmaha
Wed Sep 20, 2023 1:32 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3514
Views: 1558318

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

August numbers are out. +6.6% for the month, +12% for the year. At this rate OMA could still break 5M. And now, Nuke https://www.flyoma.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/august-2023-traffic-statistics.pdf Overall looks good to me. Southwest being flat is something to watch though. Southwest's pricing ...
by NovakOmaha
Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:55 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Lincoln Airport (LNK)
Replies: 264
Views: 94193

Re: Lincoln Airport (LNK)

Coyote wrote: Wed Sep 20, 2023 7:48 am

There are more frustrations coming out of Lincoln as Red Way Airlines still owes money to hundreds of customers nearly three weeks after its last flight.
What's the over/under on 100% refunds?

Also, which will happen first, the final refund being issued or the audit beginning?