I understand that CO flies a bunch of 737s on routes that other airlines fly 757, 767 and even 777s. WHY?
From an accounting viewpoint, CO is much better off flying full cabins in more fuel-efficient aircraft. Hence, the 737 (particularly the more recent, fuel-efficient variations).
From a marketing viewpoint, CO is much better off flying empty 777s where everyone on Flyertalk.com gets an upgrade.
Now, with staggering fuel costs (which are going to get worse), which model allows CO survive? The accounting viewpoint.
While some think Delta now dominates, remember back to the enormous number of complaints about Delta prior to their bankruptcy. I would argue that Delta is in the post-bankruptcy honeymoon period - they will have to do the same things that CO is doing in order to survive in the long run.
I live in Phoenix. Imagine how US Airways is doing right now?
