Originally Posted by
ancman
Under this management team, or any close derivative of it, everything you said above is possible except for AUS becoming a pilot base in the next 10 years.
I don’t think you realize how long BOS was both an FA base and an official hub before it finally received a single-fleet pilot base for international operations only.
SkyWest maintains as many pilot domiciles as possible as part of its pilot recruitment and retainment strategy. Delta management is the 180 degree opposite — actively seeking to consolidate basing as much as operationally feasible. Management was basically forced into opening BOS for international reliability, after years of trying to avoid it.
Yes yes makes sense, BUT..
BOS is much easier to staff on both NB and WB sides due to NY’s close proximity using pilots on a sub-1 hour flight. Much easier justifying no pilot domicile in BOS.
AUS will be all NB operations. Management has already expressed a need to be able to have quicker coverage in central U.S. during IROPS since they have no nearby domicile to pull from for quick recovery.
AUS growth is happening much faster with AA’s pullout comparative to getting BOS to where it’s at - at least of late. New routes being announced every few months.. you have AA gone and WN somewhat crippled no better time to pounce.
Last. EB is retiring soon. Absolutely before 2030 when the new concourse comes online. He’s already publicly mentioned he’s named a successor and he’s nearing his end at CEO. Therefore, a new management time is likely imminent - at least by 2030. Delta is growing too on both NB&WB, put more planes somewhere and plan with them.