Originally Posted by
PilotBases
I think a large part of this is that capacity is holding steady right now. May 1 we will see another airline open up middle seats which adds a good chunk more seats. We’re seeing more planes industry wide being reactivated, so more seats are coming. Can’t sell what you don’t have.
Except two days previously the number was a half million higher. The aircraft that carried those pax didn’t just disappear off the face of the Earth. Granted, some could be scheduling, even training related personnel shortages, and yes, there is always variability. But even so, it’s a noticeable retreat if it’s the lowest number in 40 days.
And no one is predicting doom. Merely making an observation.