Originally Posted by
Vsop
Funk you did a great job of explaining why the business case of hub to hub NB is hard to make. That is what I was glossing over when I said some segments favor a 350.
My worry is growth to secondary markets on a NB that we would be excluded from.
I still think the business case for NB at distance is pretty thin. It only really makes sense if you’re someone like JB, trying to get your toe in the market. The moment that JB has the steady demand and suitable airport slot, they’ll open they’re first WB route. We have enough network and market to feed those ocean crossings via WB. Neither we, nor our JVs are going to fly NB aircraft and use up a valuable airport slot anytime we can fly even the smallest WB (300ER or 787 if you’re a JV).