If AA and US Airways do merge, what will happen to JFK and Philadelphia

[American6]

I realized a merger between AA and US has a complication. What will happen to AA's JFK hub and US's Philly hub? They are very close to one another, about 80 miles apart. One of these hubs will probably have to go due to their close proximity. That is a BIG problem as JFK and Philly are both on the list of the busiest airports in the United States. So what do you think will happen. Please tell me.

 

[BonTemps]

I think there's room enough for both, enough passengers for both, obviously.

 

[FWAAA]

I predict that both hubs will be abandoned. US-AA will build a great big new super hub at Trenton.

 

[cynic]

Philly will still be a hub, JFK will be more O&D focused with some connections supporting the international flights there.

 

[etops1]

I predict that both hubs will be abandoned. US-AA will build a great big new super hub at Trenton.

So you do have a sense of humor .. Good to know lol!

 

[ebwgs]

I predict that both hubs will be abandoned. US-AA will build a great big new super hub at Trenton.

I had to laugh at this! Y'all need to stop treating this child so badly!

 

[UPNAWAY]

Their proximity is almost meaningless, I see little changes at either.

 

[CactUS4Ever]

Nothing. They are both O&D hubs. They will need both with some minor adjustments in schedule and Both hubs might see different A/C types. JFK might see some A330 and PHL might see 777 and 787 when they arrive. JFK will also see A320 family....

 

[john john]

I predict that both hubs will be abandoned. US-AA will build a great big new super hub at Trenton.

Still in denial

 

[USFlyer]

Both will remain. NYC stands on its own with its high O&D. PHL is the largest metro market in the U.S. with only one airport. A combined AA-US won't abandon either. There will be some optimization of aircraft and routes, but beyond that I would not expect much change.

 

[nycbusdriver]

I realized a merger between AA and US has a complication. What will happen to AA's JFK hub and US's Philly hub? They are very close to one another, about 80 miles apart. One of these hubs will probably have to go due to their close proximity. That is a BIG problem as JFK and Philly are both on the list of the busiest airports in the United States. So what do you think will happen. Please tell me.

They will build a high-speed, maglev bullet train between the two terminals. Of course, since we are talking airline terminals here, they would have to use rubber bullet trains.

 

[American6]

I predict that both hubs will be abandoned. US-AA will build a great big new super hub at Trenton.

Who wants Trenton hub? No scheduled airlines even operate their today.

 

[American6]

Both will remain. NYC stands on its own with its high O&D. PHL is the largest metro market in the U.S. with only one airport. A combined AA-US won't abandon either. There will be some optimization of aircraft and routes, but beyond that I would not expect much change.

Like that post. I feel JFK and PHL are keepers. JFK-largest US international hub. PHL-busy airport

 

[American6]

They will build a high-speed, maglev bullet train between the two terminals. Of course, since we are talking airline terminals here, they would have to use rubber bullet trains.

That is unnecessary and too expensive as it would cost dozens of billions of dollars.

 

[nycbusdriver]

That is unnecessary and too expensive as it would cost dozens of billions of dollars.

Really???