With AA’s (at best) break even financial performance and the strong profitability of DFW and CLT, it makes sense that hubs like ORD would be a major drag on the financials.
Not sure if it’s in the billion dollar range, but definitely a drag on the numbers, especially if MIA falls in the “profitable” category.
Before reaching a new contract with its flight attendants, UA had about an $800 million annual labor cost advantage over DA & AA. With new labor agreements pending, UA’s advantage will disappear….
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
