Originally Posted by
iceman49
Why not run the respective aircraft (765) out of its base ATL, and just run longer trips, eg ATL-CDG-JFK-AMS-ATL. No training costs, no moving costs...more happy people.
I beleive it is due to hotel costs in NYC. It is cheaper for them to move the base up there and not have to overnight crews in NYC. There will also be less deadheading with a base in NYC.