Originally Posted by
ShyGuy
United is your AS equivalent?
Both Alaska and United have a ton of MAX 10 orders. When the "quality escape" occurred, United immediately ordered A321neos and XLRs. And when certification stalled, they ordered more. The growth plan was more important than the aircraft.
Alaska chose to wait. 3 times now they've been burned by the MAX program. The growth plan must not be that important.
Originally Posted by
ShyGuy
Delta/United/American - Boeing/Airbus
Southwest - single fleet
Alaska - single fleet (pre HAL)
Frontier - single fleet
Spirit - single fleet
Avelo - single fleet
Allegiant - single fleet
Breeze - single fleet aiming as of mid 2026
Sun Country - single fleet
The only exception is JetBlue with A220 and A320, but note Airbus only, no Boeing.
It’s almost as if there’s a trend here, no?
They’ve already given a heads up on the future. Based on the recent public comments, it’s a safe bet that long term this place is headed to be a 737 and 787 airline.
All the single fleet airlines you listed are struggling, whereas diverse multi fleet airlines are making record breaking revenue.
I'd rather be in the first category, thanks.
My point is that this "shift, not growth" was a consequence of choices made. Nothing more.