FurloughedTwice
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There really isn't a bad decision here and it would be a nice position to be in if they both offer you a job. I do know that JetBlue has one of the lowest RASM's in the industry but right now their costs (CASM) are, I think, the lowest in the industry so it's currently not a big problem. If they don't fix the revenue problem they will start to feel the pressure in the coming years. Especially since these "legacy" carriers are lowering their CASM to better compete.
I'm not sure I agree with the 190's either because they are essentially raising their CASM as they add more 100 seat airplanes into an already saturated market. Small airplanes are expensive and if another airline matches their flights with 150 seat airplanes JetBlue will lose. They may have a better product but even if they fill their planes the 150 seat airplane can price JetBlue out of the market. All that plays into their RASM problem.
Having said all that if CAL doesn't have a good 2006 then just like the SEC filing stated they will have some problems in 2007.
What type of flying did you see yourself doing in the future? If it was flying a wide body internationally then go to CAL. If that doesn't appeal to you then go to JetBlue. I would not base my decision on "stability" because there is no such thing. (as you can see from my username) The industry is slowly rebounding and I think both airlines are going to be around for a long time.
Good luck!!
I'm not sure I agree with the 190's either because they are essentially raising their CASM as they add more 100 seat airplanes into an already saturated market. Small airplanes are expensive and if another airline matches their flights with 150 seat airplanes JetBlue will lose. They may have a better product but even if they fill their planes the 150 seat airplane can price JetBlue out of the market. All that plays into their RASM problem.
Having said all that if CAL doesn't have a good 2006 then just like the SEC filing stated they will have some problems in 2007.
What type of flying did you see yourself doing in the future? If it was flying a wide body internationally then go to CAL. If that doesn't appeal to you then go to JetBlue. I would not base my decision on "stability" because there is no such thing. (as you can see from my username) The industry is slowly rebounding and I think both airlines are going to be around for a long time.
Good luck!!
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