Originally Posted by
tonywestsider
In my line of work, there is such a thing called trade-off analysis. If you consider the trade-off analysis between both carriers (the pluses and minuses between the two carriers F service) don't you think the average between the two is roughly the same? And if it is the same, won't other factors such schedule convenience or airport location play into final decision-making when selecting carriers if fares are more or less equal?
It depends on what you value. To some, the power and IFE advantage of VX F means CO is not competitive. To others, the better meal and freqeuent flyer miles on CO make VX non-competitive. Given the significant differences, broadly describing the two as "competitive" makes too many assumptions about what people value.