Originally Posted by
chrisreedrules
The trans-Atlantic XLR/MAX narrowbody flying is a very niche market. And quite frankly it isn’t that lucrative when you factor in the inability to carry cargo combined with landing fees etc. I don’t see it as the threat that many seem to think it is.
I understand it’s a niche market especially right now, but it is definitely more of a threat than supersonic aircraft. Yet we negotiated for supersonic growth, but not NB growth. Why?
We have in the past (maybe currently) had several 757 trans Atlantic routes (ex. PIT-CVG). I believe there is a strong possibility that a partner airline duplicates those routes with an XLR or similar aircraft. I don’t want to miss out on those opportunities.
I also think the floor is way too low. I believe in 2019 Delta was on the edge of breaking our scope agreement by not flying enough, and now we say 80% is fine? That doesn’t add up to me.