Originally Posted by NeoOfTheCRS
Yes, elites headed for the door might have something to do with it--however it is just a continuation of a trend as so many have left already. The new management is just seeking to throw more overboard.
What's really scary is the fact that the new company is returning so many aircraft and cutting both HP and US routes--and not planning international expansion. If this is their plan for profitability they might as well bring back Dave again.
The answer is a larger (read add aircraft, complete route by adding westward flights from more eastern US cities & int'l expansion (Europe AND Asia from PHX/LAS)), better (on par with AA/UA/CO) service, efficent (costs in line) airline.
There idea, is a efficient, smaller, less service airline. If they don't get it soon - I wouldn't be surprised if I saw another Ch. 11 filing.