Originally Posted by TankerPatch

While not the end-all be-all, wasn’t reducing CASM a significant driver behind UAL’s huge narrowbody order?

I get it—UAL would be unwise to try to compete with ULCCs purely on cost—but as I understand it Kirby has placed more emphasis on getting CASM down. I reckon this is a good news story for UAL’s long-term health.