I agree that presently a Boston base would be nice, but flying shifts so much around here, by the time they put the resources into opening a base and finish transfers, upgrades, etc..., Delta would probably shrink our flying out of BOS and move us elsewhere. On the other hand, if we don't open a base there, then our flying will stay as is or will grow. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

It happens here all the time. Look at MCO, ATL, DFW and to a lesser extent, SLC. We used to have lots of flying out of these cities, and MCO was the only one with a base. Then, Delta yanks our flying and moves us elsewhere. Logistically, I actually see Comair's rationale for not opening a base there yet. Besides, I think the BOS hotel is one of the best in the system -- right up there with PIT and ORD.