Originally Posted by
rickair7777
I agree, but I think they're operating on the ASSumption that everything will be better going forward. Due to SEA ecosystem there are strong gravitational forces pulling them in that direction.
There is reasonable hope that Ortberg can eventually un-eff it all. But I also think our current regime won't tolerate further major shenanigans from Boeing. Of course even if they commit to dual fleet today, it would be years before they start taking deliveries.
United shifted gears 18 months ago. Those brand new A321s are now clogging SAN taxiways.
There's a saying about the best time for planting a tree. The best time was 20 years ago. The 2nd best time is now.