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Old 06-20-2022 | 06:54 AM
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tailendcharlie
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Up ‘till now I would agree they lack the IT capability, infrastructure, and industry expertise to transition to a traditional airline model. That may be changing as they implement more capable software. Going forward in an environment where they cannot substantially grow or possibly even maintain current pilot staffing levels, they are going to have to look for ways to mitigate that. One way would be to consolidate down to 4-5 large bases & multi-day trips; more efficient use of crews, less reserves, etc….Or they can park older airframes (319’s?) and downsize as they add 737’s. Or some combination thereof. They can’t grow & add Boeings and do all the things they want so change is coming one way or another.
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