Originally Posted by
CloudsBelow
By squeeze in capacity, do you mean the additional 4,000 seats from HD arrival and reconfig of 319 and 767?
Or, Do you mean AC setting new ASM (ie., capacity) records every month for the longest time
Sure. They did this without taking on many, if any new aircraft. But as the 787s arrive, and eventually the 737s, there will be pressure to move backwards. After all, not only are the aircraft larger, but they've contracted for many more of them than they actually need for strict replacement.
Capacity has obviously not grown as fast as demand. Which is to AC's credit, and explains their recent performance.