So, American Airlines is axing their shortest international route, which was from Phoenix to Tijuana. That's only 295 miles! I guess it was a quick and easy flight on a CRJ700, just an hour from gate to gate. Pretty wild to think they're cutting such a short route, right?
I mean, it's not like it was a long-haul flight or anything, but I wonder why they decided to drop it. Was it not profitable, or are they just reshuffling their resources elsewhere? Maybe there weren't enough passengers to keep it going.
Also, it makes me think about how airlines decide which routes to keep and which ones to dump. I've noticed a lot of changes in route networks lately. Anyone got insights on how often airlines reevaluate these short international hops?
And do you think this will affect people who traveled frequently between these two cities? Was it popular among business travelers or just leisure? Curious to hear what you all think.
I mean, it's not like it was a long-haul flight or anything, but I wonder why they decided to drop it. Was it not profitable, or are they just reshuffling their resources elsewhere? Maybe there weren't enough passengers to keep it going.
Also, it makes me think about how airlines decide which routes to keep and which ones to dump. I've noticed a lot of changes in route networks lately. Anyone got insights on how often airlines reevaluate these short international hops?
And do you think this will affect people who traveled frequently between these two cities? Was it popular among business travelers or just leisure? Curious to hear what you all think.