I think we need to look at the big picture here--$32 MM loss can be reversed a lot easier than anything some of the leacgy have or have had.

That said I think this management team is smart enough to know when mistake was made (expanded too quick, not forseeing E190's hiccups, etc., routes too soon (NYC-BOS) and fix it.

I like their plan and really do agree that transcons are fine--they have plenty of frequency to/from the West Coast from NYC/BOS and even IAD. Adding the medium range flights served by RJ's by the legacies on the E190 would be a huge competitive advantage.

I will be the first to admit they are having some problems, some more serious than others--but lets be honest--they are not on their deathbed. This company will around for a long time.

I think they CAN charge a few bucks more for flights...Heck I'd pay $25-$50 more for a B6 nonstop flight vs a connecting flight with cramped seating and no IFE. they have a premium Y product. They can raise fares a tad to compensate for this.

To me, the most important thing they can do is get their on time performace UP. It's p-ss poor that US Air of all people is outperforming B6 in this regard. Get the E-190 straightened out FAST, get OPS to fix OTP FAST and they will recover fine.

Thats my two cents. Oh and I am very excited of the carolina-JFK additions. Smart choices IMHO.