Originally Posted by
ancman
I didn’t say that at all. I simply said that a large presence in any city, at Delta, does not equal a pilot base.
I was talking about AUS as well — using BOS as an example of how large-scale NB operations do not always equate to a pilot base here. An AUS base would require completely new Flight Ops management as well as a change in basing philosophy. Rippin’s prognostications require dozens of factors to fall into place perfectly. AUS 320/220/73N is a pipe dream at best.
The financial metrics for AUS growth are very promising and it's a piece we want to grab. AUS is positioned differtly than BOS. Theres JFK LGA and EWR just down the road. Same reason you won't see a FL base. Proximity of the ATL despite the fact we lead in TPA MCO.
AUS is a different animal altogether really. Like I said, really big plans there in the next decade. BOS NB base? Again maybe maybe not.