Originally Posted by
DA201
DL and AA offer their version of this on all JFK-LAX/SFO flights.
AA also offers "flagship" service on some MIA-LAX/vv frequencies.
Originally Posted by
DA201
With this in mind, and the success of the current p.s., should UA expand its p.s.? And if so, where?
Probably not. The demand comes on two parts: O/D and connecting flow. For the connecting flow EWR is the only part which makes sense. For O/D it is hard to know if anything other than NYC can truly support it. Remember that there is - at least theoretically - an increased fare to account for the premium service.
Originally Posted by
DA201
First of all, I think UA needs to get all of its 752s into the same configuration, as both types fly p.s. routes. ...and transatlantic routes could maybe use more than 16 business seats.
Probably not.
Originally Posted by
DA201
Second, I think they should start offering p.s. on IAD-SFO/LAX and BOS-LAX/SFO routes.
It may be possible to force it in the fleet. But probably less profitable than keeping the other planes flying those routes. The premium cabin planes are used on these routes between other flights where they are needed; it is utilization flying, not trying to take advantage of premium demand which doesn't really exist. That's why so many of the TATL 752s go to Florida during the day - it is between flights to Europe, not because MCO supports higher fares for F demand.