Originally Posted by
gloopy
IMO we’ve planted the flag in BOS (finally!) and we should just open both. There is clearly more than enough flying in both fleets to cover it. The irrelevant “too close” (“mission” lol) nonsense means nothing. If the flying is there for each airframe, and it is, then bases make sense. JB has robust multi plane bases in NYC and BOS, in FLL and MCO. AK has multiple west coast bases close together. SWA has LA and LAS and PHX plus DAL and HOU. Covering trips with originating crews isn’t the same as projecting air power in a region.
This post shows exactly why we shouldn't have a NB base in Boston.
We make significantly more money than Jetblue (hasn't made a profit in YEARS - last time was 2019!).
Alaska made a profit margin of under 1% in 2025.
Southwest made a profit margin of 1.7% in 2025.
And us.. we made a profit margin of 7.9% in 2025.
Please don't compare how was should have a NB base in Boston "because other airlines do"