Originally Posted by DELee

But it provides an opportunity, especially in airports with a shuttered UC, to acquire new members/renew members, sell Chase credit cards, etc. And, for folks wanting a more elite experience, having some planes with better seating (semi/lie flats, actual in-flight food, etc.) that turistas similar to the longer haul 772s XXX-HNL are willing to pay for.

Originally Posted by garykung

The problem with these markets is the demand may not sufficient to fill up an A319. So why gamble?

Also - in term of credit card, there is a reason why FAs are doing this...