Originally Posted by
rickair7777
I think Ben and Shane would be open to airbus philosophically. But I'm sure they get a lot peer pressure in the SEA executive ecosystem since everything there has deep boeing roots, going back generations.
Also airbus generally cost more up front, which is always a sticking point with AS.
Cost was always the reason, but it falls apart with scrutiny.
The MAX is 4 years delayed, and Alaska is now forced to cannibalize its own network to expand into new markets.
How much will it cost in burned bridges and lost loyalty? How much will it cost to lose presence in markets in major cities on both coasts?
These go beyond numbers on a spreadsheet, but I'm certain these factors exceed the cost delta of having a dual fleet.