United Continental Is forging ahead with a bizarre plan to grow in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International is unique among American airports. Most big hubs have one or two dominant airlines. But LAX is a major base of operations for each of the 5 largest airlines in the US. This has led to epic congestion there -- and a brutal competitive environment. A few years ago, United Continental was the largest carrier in Los Angeles, but it has slimmed down since then. However, United's new leadership team now appears determined to grow again in Los Angeles. In 2018, United plans to continue its growth at LAX by adding more short-haul flights. Cities under consideration for new routes include Eugene, Medford, and Portland in Oregon and Spokane in Washington. "The key to making Los Angeles work is really having lots of connectivity and feed here," said company president Scott Kirby in late September. <br/>
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United Continental Is forging ahead with a bizarre plan to grow in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International is unique among American airports. Most big hubs have one or two dominant airlines. But LAX is a major base of operations for each of the 5 largest airlines in the US. This has led to epic congestion there -- and a brutal competitive environment. A few years ago, United Continental was the largest carrier in Los Angeles, but it has slimmed down since then. However, United's new leadership team now appears determined to grow again in Los Angeles. In 2018, United plans to continue its growth at LAX by adding more short-haul flights. Cities under consideration for new routes include Eugene, Medford, and Portland in Oregon and Spokane in Washington. "The key to making Los Angeles work is really having lots of connectivity and feed here," said company president Scott Kirby in late September. <br/>
