Originally Posted by
formeraa
+1 ^
I'm sure that RASMGuy could weigh in here, but most airlines take into account network effects when doing route planning -- particularly routes that have been served for a long time.
Apparently, emotions are running very high when AS is accused of being "too unstable". But this is not unlike the Portland flyers who have been very vocal here about route cuts. Gone are the days when airlines can profitably fly planes 40% full and make money.
^ Considering that AS has consistently been among the top US carriers in terms of profitability the last few years, it's hard to argue that the folks in network planning don't know what they're doing. AS isn't some fly by night operation.