Originally Posted by
rickair7777
The only reason I think their plan is practical is because others will go BK first before SWA, and if it comes to liquidation of somebody, SWA will be around to pick up the pieces. They're not out-running the bear, they're just out-running most of the other campers.
I dont work for WN either but think rick is right. 1 fleet type, little to no cost on pilot training as they expand and contract, and scrooge mcduckian amounts of cash in the vault has lead to an airline that can out wait their opponent and be the most flexible in the revovery.