Several weeks ago, United Airlines revealed internally that it would open two new flight attendant bases in the near future. We’ve now learned the details of where these bases will be, and I’m kind of caught off guard by them… especially one! I’m curious if anyone has any insights or theories.

United reveals its two newest flight attendant bases

Does anyone understand the logic for these bases?

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United reveals its two newest flight attendant bases

Airlines have flight attendant bases at certain airports. While lots of flight attendants choose to commute, the idea is that flight attendants typically start and their trips at their base. These bases are important, since there will also often be reserve flight attendants there on standby, in case they need to fill in for someone else, to keep the operation moving.

As things currently stand, United has roughly a dozen flight attendant bases.…