Originally Posted by
Bluedriver
I would add, or possibly counter, that JB seeks to build out bases with limited gates/slots etc... I believe they view Orlando as important to the long term plan, but presently feel no pressure to obtain resources because the resources there haven't been that limited. To say it another way, I think they feel like they can always grow MCO NEXT year... The new terminal is the exception however. But that sorta counters both our arguments.
Bingo.
I think the idea is build a fortress type area and use those profits to expand in other areas. If you look at Boston there is only so much room unless some how they build a new terminal. Mco does not have that issue. So gobble up the hard stuff while you can and go for the easy stuff later. Now with the NEA focus I think FL/MCO has been pushed down again.
The big issue here is what was once “easy” may not be when you come back and find your easy is now a major hub for a ulcc.
But again you are eliminating 2 ulccs and now will just compete against 1 I would rather be in a fare war with 1 ulcc vs 2.
I get the logic if you look at the big guys thanks to the mergers they have super hubs something jetblue absolutely does not. They can play around with different stuff because they control ATL or DFW or IAH. Jetblue seems to be trying to do that but it’s going to be hard to do and the current operation does not help.
If you want FL now and like frontier go with them.