MD-11
05-09-2026 | 04:35 PM
#21
Line Holder
Joined: Oct 2023
Posts: 491
Likes: 289
We have no direct way of knowing. My guess is that they aren’t keeping them around any longer than necessary. Since, they are an added cost and we aren’t exactly knocking it out of the park with profits or revenue lately.
As far as negotiating leverage, my guess is not much will change. The Airbus fleet can’t fly more due to lack of timely support from Pratt, the 75 domestic seems to already be maxed out, I guess Z can do more Zmestic.
As far as negotiating leverage, my guess is not much will change. The Airbus fleet can’t fly more due to lack of timely support from Pratt, the 75 domestic seems to already be maxed out, I guess Z can do more Zmestic.
05-09-2026 | 05:09 PM
#23
maxing the min/Moderator
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,612
Likes: 19
From: 757
05-09-2026 | 06:30 PM
#24
Line Holder
Joined: Oct 2023
Posts: 491
Likes: 289
Nope. The premise is that UPS is understaffed and under equipped to operate the schedule it has planned. They need to invest properly in this airline. If they need time to get there, I’ll be willing to help them out just as soon as I see an industry leading contract.
05-09-2026 | 08:22 PM
#25
Line Holder
Joined: Oct 2020
Posts: 300
Likes: 26
From: SIC
The reality is they can't afford not to.
The real question is whether they'll realize that before the cost of neglect exceeds the cost of investment.
05-10-2026 | 07:48 AM
#26
Line Holder
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 986
Likes: 37
I've sometimes wondered whether UPS can actually afford to have an airline, because many of the decisions they make suggest they can't.
The reality is they can't afford not to.
The real question is whether they'll realize that before the cost of neglect exceeds the cost of investment.
The reality is they can't afford not to.
The real question is whether they'll realize that before the cost of neglect exceeds the cost of investment.
05-10-2026 | 08:59 AM
#27
Line Holder
Joined: Oct 2023
Posts: 491
Likes: 289
Current executive team is 100% cost cutting right NOW. That requires you do absolutely no forward looking into potential down line impact. By the time the chickens come home as they say, the current CEO will be enjoying her retirement without a single thought or care for our world.
