Originally Posted by
Mando314
ATL is better geographically and is actually a major city with great wealth and CLT is just a cheap city for American to squeeze flights into. MCO doesn't really have either of those.
Also at this point i'd say it's a big stretch to say that those planes coming in are growth. With the current administration and economic climate hurting aviation heavily i'd say it's very likely those planes are replacements. It's still growth to replace an older 319 with a new 321NEO with cheaper CASM too. Might just be replacing the RJs too at some point doing the same routes with more seats.
Wouldn’t count Orlando out just yet. MCO was named fastest growing city in the US last year alone. ATL at the moment definitely has a more robust economy for business, but who knows where Orlando is headed. If the growth plans continue for Orlando like it’s planned too and the hubs are utilized to maximum capacity in about the same time frame then MCO is primed for a hub. Primarily to compete with AA out of MIA and DL out of ATL.
I think it’s why DL is doubling down on TPA? Time will tell with that move though. Should be interesting to say the least