Originally Posted by
Boomer
Yes. We struggle to get back to where we were pre-COVID, while the legacies keep growing and filling the COVID void.
There was a time when JetBlue was nimble and aggressive enough to take advantage of market opportunities. No longer. For once we are way behind the curve on this one.
And when it comes to a “reasonable offer”… remember that the MEC considers 2% an insult to the pilot group, but 3% is a home-run. So reasonable to the MEC probably means 2.5%. Even if the surveys came back averaging 25%, expect 3% and a sales job.
I don't think so. I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm a total pessimist, but if Alaska is offering 160 year 2 then that's the bar at a *minimum.* They're our closest peer, so we'd need at least, what, 25% to match that, let alone be competitive with the big 4.