Called the Asia expansion and the acute WB push due to Global Scope addition that I knew would force Delta’s hand in TPAC growth.. All I mentioned is actually happening or about to. I trust the more profitable and disciplined carrier to make a decision on XLR’s. American will continue to be left in the dust with no GS protection while DL’s WB fleet grows larger than it ever has. I’d rather see all niche Euro markets go away if it meant a ton more WB’s. But, they won’t for those who want them to stay.

While United could never scale to Delta’s domestic footprint due to no hub in the most populous U.S. region of the nation and weaker hub structure (splintered completion, high costs, prone to delays, cramped, no SE/fortress hub). I could go on and on with more debt, less market cap, dated labor contracts, weaker Chase deal, weaker partners, more RJ reliance, etc. etc. Can revisit United catching up to Delta in a decade maybe. It’s a bonus that Delta’s trajectory makes you upset 😁