Originally Posted by
Dave Fitzgerald
Well, it hasn't always been no. Shuttle did a short lived experiment in PDX, mid 90's. When they ran short on reserves in PDX, they forced SEA reserves to cover PDX. It didn't work out so well. Since then, the answer to satellite bases has been no, for good reason. The company didn't want to have realistic expectations on how to cover flying--or to pay for the convenience.
I remember that now. I think that was the one test that validated the position held prior to it and since.
Only a full standalone base will be allowed for the reason you cited and more.
Side note, the company was pushing for PBS long before it came to be in the post 9/11 world and BK carnage. Our answer was we will consider it……answer no.
And here we are. PBS is here to stay.