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One of the Fed agency if forget which one initially blocked US and DL swap at LGA . So if they give a slot or two to a low cost it may still go throughHope777 said:
FWIW the DOJ hasn't blocked anything, they have to sue (and win) to block it. Having said that, it wont get that far. UA will give a couple of the EWR slots to a LCC and DL will give UA more cash and a deal will be made.Hope777 said:
You are kidding right?jimntx said:Interesting that DL has no problem with UAL having a majority of the slots at EWR (even assisting them in acquiring more slots), but objects strongly to WN having the majority of slots at DAL.
Not even remotely close. UA has, IIRC, right around 880 or so slots. It isn't mathematically possible 24 slots will push them over 80%.jimntx said:According the the article, UAL already controls 73% of the slots at EWR. I would imagine that 24 more slots from DL would push them close to (if not over) 80% of the slots. I'm sure someone from the DL family will be along to explain how the EWR situation is totally different from the DAL situation.
I don't. JFK has plenty of slots, just not at peak international times. LCCs could come in tomorrow and set up domestic networks if they wanted, they just don't want to.eolesen said:Here's the DMN's coverage, since they seem to be the only outlet interested in good reporting on airline issues.
I find it interesting that EWR is singled out, but there's no mention of the slots at JFK.
With UA pulling out entirely, presumably either DL would have to pay market rates for those slots, or give them back to UA so that they could sell them off.
correct. Delta is already using the JFK slots. highly unlikely UA comes back. Worst case UA wont get ant extra slots and Delta pays a very very pretty penny for some prime JFK slots.jcw said:I think DL said they are already flying using the slots and plan to keep doing so - looks like UA got compensated for the JFK slots - will be interesting to see if what UA will have to do with the slots it got at EWR - since it appears no one wanted to swap and DL was the airline UA went to last not sure folks are beating the door down for reduced slots at EWR
Alright you are also WTing very hard. I have yet to say Delta is the only way and am very critical on a lot of things they do and/or say.jimntx said:Well, of course, whatever DL wants is the right, fair, and only way to do it. Too bad the DOJ doesn't agree. I don't think giving away a couple of slots and some cash payments is going to end this.
Delta is larger in NYC than AA is genius.NewHampshire Black Bears said:YA RIGHT.....' Tim TRAVELER '.
Be it JFK or LGA or EWR,..........Del - DUH has SHITT service to almost all the top 10 cities.
Lets see. ORD/MIA/DFW/LAX/SFO/SAN/IAH !!!!!!!!!!!
' A-Y-S-M ' ?? ( A = ARE.....M = ME ).
Ya think?Kev3188 said:Pretty sure Jim's post was in part sarcastic...
Kev3188 said:Pretty sure Jim's post was in part sarcastic...
Then my mistake. Damn internet needs a sarcasm font :blush:jimntx said:Ya think?![]()