Originally Posted by AADC10
It does not matter how high the loads are. What matters is the yield, which is difficult to determine. With the entire industry operating a record load factors, just about all flights to anywhere are close to full. Anyplace that is not running close to full loads all the time is probably either in bad shape or a hub operation trying to keep utilization high.
Actually, the record load factors on U.S. airlines have dwindled since the peak summer travel season. JetBlue has successfully maintained high loads in CLT even during this much slower season...not to mention the upgrade to A320's on this route!
You have a valid point and as I've mentioned earlier in this thread, jetBlue's fare structure on this route allows for nice yields. The lowest (non-sale) fare is just above break-even compared to CASM...then, factor in all the higher fares closer to date of departure. Therefore, when you have loads well above 90%, as in jetBlue's case, you're destined to make some nice money.