Originally Posted by
HostileCombover
Would there be an advantage/disadvantage to holding a particular fleet in LAX? Basically looking to establish whether or not there is an appreciable difference in QOL between the Bus and the 737. Does one fly more redeyes than the other? Is the trip mix better on the Boeing? Any info is much appreciated.
The LAX schedule has not returned to pre-pandemic flying. We used to have east coast red eyes out of LA on both fleets. BWI, IAD, New York area, etc. LAX has no redeyes going out. The only redeyes for this base are ANC inbound and Hawaii-inbound. While they are adding Airbus now, the long term plan is to close Bus SFO, open Boeing SFO, and consolidate the Bus base to a single one at LAX. Over time that will shrink (reduce). For the time being, the Bus fleet is "growing" but it will reduce again after next year's Summer/Fall.
I see both Airbus CA and FO going junior. It's basically a dying fleet, with the exception of present time to Sept 1, 2021. IMO if you want LAX I'd bid LA Boeing as #1 then LA Airbus as #2.