Originally Posted by
fly747first
B6 isn't really a legacy carrier... they don't even have lounges, strong frequent flyer program or alliances (just a few partnerships).
Basically, B6 functions as a hybrid airline; they started as low cost and the vast majority of their flights remain single class yet they are adding more and more full-service aspects to longer domestic flights and now transatlantic flights.
They are basically transitioning into one (except with a much smaller network and lower cost). They most likely will have lounges for TATL flying. Their ff program will likely get a huge makeover to match up with AA's program. Given where their ff base is, they really don't need more than their existing partner base.
Especially with this AA partnership, I expect them to compete very strongly with DL and UA in the northeast. Their BE likely will eventually line up with what legacy carriers settle at.
I think a lot of what you are seeing right now is still COVID uncertainties.