Originally Posted by HPTunco
Sure, it's more convenient to check bags through and have one continuous ticket, but people do many elaborate things with regard to saving money on airline tickets. Don't underestimate the creativity and resolve of passengers who can save hundreds of dollars by flying LCC to PIT, then on to Europe.
Yeah, and then they'll come onto FT and complain after the LCC flight is late, they misconnect, and the Int'l carrier tells them they're SOL! I agree, people sometimes do this, but I find it difficult to believe that the savings are ever worth the potential aggravation. I also can't imagine any carrier takes this sort of feed into account when deciding whether to offer service.
I think the most likely scenario (if any) is the all-business 737, with Bayer et al guaranteeing enough seat sales to make it profitable. Anyone have any idea what the loads were like in front when US operated the service?