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Originally Posted by Al Czervik
Thats the big question! The way this company is going I’m not sure if we have any viable plans to compete other than NB DOM.
Rough to see that. Not sure where I heard this but the logic seemed to make sense that AA is focusing on domestic for the near term because it is less risky and more lucrative so as they focus on profit and offloading debt, the plans for WB especially International will be limited and AA will rely heavily on partners like BA to connect out of LHR, for example.
I remember AA having a robust transatlantic schedule way before Covid and before the Dreamliners and as they get back to a better financial position, maybe they will be more willing to compete in ORD. I wonder how different UA will handle debt after that huge order for new jets - I cant imagine they would be that far from AA's position in the case of a downturn or covid0like event given their intense focus on international.
A great point was made and something I always wondered - how for the worlds largest airline can you have so many flights be seasonal - cant be feasible for the corporate flyers who rely on consistent service no matter the time of year.