Originally Posted by
Gunfighter
80, you are usually sharper than this, the reasoning is 100% correct. NB trip mix has been changed to capture the market share left on the table by the parked 737MAX. There was no comparable event on the WB side, so trip mix was not adjusted to the changing market.
The changes and pad cutouts have been longer term than the MAX grounding, it's just coming to a head now. Yes, it did contribute, but was not a primary factor.