Originally Posted by
Itsajob
If we stopped Hawaii service out of Denver, how would that drive people to other airlines? What is the difference between 2 legs through an American hub and 2 legs through one of ours?
The difference is that OKC doesn’t go direct to SFO so it’s a 3 leg journey to Hawaii. That drives away our passengers. OKC can get to SLC/PHX/DFW with one flight then on to Hawaii. Our passengers were used to 2 stops through DEN now they 2 stop on another airline.
United’s route network is the most valuable asset Unites has. No network no passengers. some routes will NEVER make money or Barry break even (IAH-SYD) but having them in our network brings flyers onto United airplanes.