Delta's new transformation plan clearly states that the airline will focus on more lucrative international flying. With the majority of DL's 767-300ER fleet being devoted to TRANS-ATLANTIC and the remaining 777-200ER's being deployed onto NRT flights from ATL and new China services there seems to be little room for growth unless more 777 aircraft are ordered or other current fleet types are deployed to TRANS-ATLANTIC markets. That being said, what is currently prohibiting DL from using their 757 and 767-400 for transatlantic flying? CO uses of fleet mix of 757/767-200/767-400/777 to Europe. This gives them more flexibility to accommodate seasonal changes in demand and to expand in markets that can not support larger aircraft.
Having worked for DL at JFK, I know that many of their TRANS-ATLANTIC services could support additional seats and or frequencies, however operating the 767-300ER and occasionally the 777 solely on TRANS-ATLANTIC flights does not afford Delta the opportunity to soak up extra capacity and or expand into thinner markets.
What is the difference between CO's 757's and DL's 757's
Could DL fly their 767-400ER aircraft to Europe, or does their ALPA contract prohibit this.
Thanks for your input!!!
PLANES333
Having worked for DL at JFK, I know that many of their TRANS-ATLANTIC services could support additional seats and or frequencies, however operating the 767-300ER and occasionally the 777 solely on TRANS-ATLANTIC flights does not afford Delta the opportunity to soak up extra capacity and or expand into thinner markets.
What is the difference between CO's 757's and DL's 757's
Could DL fly their 767-400ER aircraft to Europe, or does their ALPA contract prohibit this.
Thanks for your input!!!
PLANES333