Originally Posted by
HomerJay
Wondering if the long game here is to put VX metal - and VX first class - on the transcons and longer intermediate flights to offer a better product than AS currently offers.
Alaska President and Virgin America CEO Ben Minicucci "said Alaska is learning a lot about the Airbus planes since taking over Virgin America, but noted Alaska's success has always relied on placing 'the right airplane in the right market' and thinks the Airbus A321 has limited use on transcontinental routes.
'We think it's a better north-to-south airplane.'"