Originally Posted by radonc1 (Post 13749750)

This all presumes that JB serves my city, which it doesn't, so discussion of this airline for me is academic. And I wonder given the economic pressures on all airlines when JB will start to succumb to economic reality.

Originally Posted by AAExPlat (Post 13748969)

Sometimes I ask myself why I am still flying CO.

Originally Posted by IAHtraveler (Post 13749395)

I think the transcons and IAH-LAX/SFO are the most difficult, but that's just my opinion.

Originally Posted by radonc1

This all presumes that JB serves my city, which it doesn't, so discussion of this airline for me is academic. And I wonder given the economic pressures on all airlines when JB will start to succumb to economic reality.

Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 13749868)

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Of course any carrier that doesn't serve your market isn't one you will fly. In the AUS-NYC market being discussed it does seem somewhat relevant. ;)

As for succumbing to economic realities, I'm not sure what you mean. They are growing in size, in routes, in partners and in profits. They did this in the same market where many other carriers were cutting drastically. As the economy recovers they have more new aircraft scheduled to arrive and plenty of untapped markets to explore. They're in pretty good shape financially and organizationally right now, IMO. Yes, the TrueBlue program has its weaknesses, but it actually works pretty well for a lot of folks. A known 6% ROI and potential for much higher isn't so bad.

Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 13749868)

Of course any carrier that doesn't serve your market isn't one you will fly. In the AUS-NYC market being discussed it does seem somewhat relevant. ;)

Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 13749868)

As for succumbing to economic realities, I'm not sure what you mean. They are growing in size, in routes, in partners and in profits. They did this in the same market where many other carriers were cutting drastically. As the economy recovers they have more new aircraft scheduled to arrive and plenty of untapped markets to explore. They're in pretty good shape financially and organizationally right now, IMO.

Originally Posted by TWA Fan 1 (Post 13749681)

Ultimately, the choice is sitting in the deeply horrendous CO 735 in Y, with the tight legroom, no IFE whatsoever, and soon no meals either, or on B6 with far more comfort, a very inexpensive buy-up to 38" of seat pitch and free DirecTV.

Originally Posted by TWA Fan 1 (Post 13749779)

No question that B6's network is not as comprehensive as a major airline such as CO, especially in the American Midwest and, of course, internationally.

Then again, if an airline doesn't serve your city, then it won't do you any good.

Originally Posted by bmg42000 (Post 13750090)

On the flights with competion from B6 or WN or other discount airlines one can buy 1 way tickets on CO without paying an arm and a leg .

Originally Posted by radonc1 (Post 13749015)

Upgrades are like cherries on a sundae

Originally Posted by USFreak (Post 13749088)

...an upgrade is icing on the cake.

Originally Posted by TWA Fan 1 (Post 13749567)

Why not just fly jetBlue?

Originally Posted by transportbiz (Post 13750250)

sbm12 can probably answer this, but hasn't B6 been invited or thought might be invited to become a member of *A?

As to the OP's post, sorry but CO is probably not your best bet to expect an upgrade.

Originally Posted by craz (Post 13750282)

I think with the teaming up and selling flights on one another it will be OW if anyting and not *A that B6 will become a partner of. At the least I would a expect it to be a partner of AA if not a full member of OW

Originally Posted by I_Hate_US_Airways (Post 13750229)

Bottom line, THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTION FOR FIRST CLASS*, PERIOD!

Originally Posted by transportbiz (Post 13750727)

Yeah, that is most certainly one way. I was shocked about the AA partnership, considering the share of ownership LH has of B6.