Originally Posted by
GrumpyCaptain
Delta made 75% of their profit from premium cabins. American makes almost all their money from credit card and frequent flier programs. We have non of those things.
I believe you do have a FF program no? As for the premium cabin, that is indeed a difference in the business model and target customer.
As for Delta making 75% from premium cabins, they most likely aren't losing money in the main cabin.
NK was profitable in the past, without premium cabins. Something has changed fundamentally.
I don't mean any of that as a dig on NK crews. JB has its own challenges to work through... I believe they are fundamentally different, but challenges nonetheless. I still think the two airlines coming together will help address each airlines challenges simultaneously. Just need to make it through the crap-storm and come out the other side.