Too many bases? More turns? Not possible by simple math. I don't have the specifics but if DEN has access to 16 gates for overnight parking, CHI has 4-5, DFW has 7-8, SJU has 4-5, PHL 10, LAS 10, MCO 12, TPA 6, PHX 6, MIA 6 and another 10-20 spaced out of ramp parking, that's almost 1/2 the aircraft NOT at a base.

And the desire is to reduce bases while increasing fleet size?

Is this the case of another inept CEO w/ unobtainable ideas and kneejerk reactions to latest trends? Do we have a 5 year plan (or further)?





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