Of course it is, if the market really believed that, oil would be $200bbl right now. The market doesn't even believe Trump, that's why this current run-up in price is going to be short lived.

Are there any good reasons why we should not start BOS-INC service?

Ummmm.....'cause not a lot of Bostonians want to go to Yinchuan, China??? 🤔

KA not having the aircraft to spare at the moment is probably the gooiest reason. We could one stop them through MEX once AM gets more 787's though, so there's hope. :cool:

That is funny. It makes me want to laugh and cry at the same time, because it’s how our Management approaches our International operation.

Accurate. :(

Management's solution to getting the revenue premium for the Delta brand is closer integration with our partners NOT using Delta employees.

Technical correction:

Partners help more with the cost, not the revenue premium. People arent paying extra to fly AM, KAL, or DCI.

WestJet, GOL, Aeromexico, Jet Airways are not even close to a premium brand. Some times the best looking partner is already taken. We all know Korean Air was sloppy seconds. Problem is, big D doesn't have a strong name or brand recognition in the markets listed above, and cannot command a high yield. Couple that with our higher cost structure, and limited desire to invest the needed CAPEX in international, and the JV model was chosen.

I'd rather see a widget on a Real Madrid-Arsenal-Paris-AC Milan jersey with a massive widebody order, but I don't think we want/can compete like that for international market share.