Originally Posted by
TheBills
And think about the markets we dont serve that united is doing, and the markets we could expand into. More durango, GJT, EGE, Missoula, Jackson Hole (not seasonal), hayden, etc. If he got rid of the Q united would be doing those routes with 0 competition in denver, as long as republic didnt put a jet on it, which would be stupid and a waste of money. Plus the 170 wont be able to do aspen efficiently which has already been stated.
I don't think they could use a 170 in ASE at all. It won't climb like the 700. Be an interesting balked landing procedure! Another destination you didn't mention was COS. We do 6 a day and most are full. A 170 could do it... but not burning 750LBS.
Even though Lynx has shown a profit with 10 planes... 11 are said to not be profitable. We will know more when the long term "fleet plan" is announced.