Originally Posted by
kevanyalowitz
You are missing the point. United is cutting routes that aren't making money is fine. However, they aren't making money on these routes because they are allowing the competition to own markets (SEA) where UA was once strong. SEA-NRT has been around longer than any other United international route - why did it go from being profitable over the long term to unprofitable?
increasing revenue is great as well as cutting unprofitable routes but when an airline focuses on increasing revenue thru other means other than routes fares and service will lead to its own demise. its an airline. focusing on generating revenue thru upfares, miles program and other side means is just building a poor foundation to sustain long term profitability growth in the long run.