Interesting that United is making a foray into the Orient from Washington. If I have read correctly, it seems as if they have authorization to fly to Japan but that the permission to fly to China is yet a wish. Additionally, it seems that competition for this authority is being hotly contested by the other carriers who also desire to fly to China. Has anyone handicapped United’s chances of actually being the recipient of the government’s goodness? One would imagine that capital to capital flying would be an allure for those in Washington. When is the decision to be made?
Also, I spent a few minutes surfing around the board this afternoon perusing the various posts in an effort to see what is going on in the U.S. aviation industry. My oh my, how the sea has changed since the old days of a good captain’s musings and prognostications. Since I have been told more than once on this forum that I am not very bright, I humbly ask that someone please correct me if I am wrong in the conclusions that I have drawn from today’s quick reading. They are:
1. Delta is poised to stand astride the world as an aviation juggernaut and leader of the 21st century air armada. With service unequaled in the span of the globe. Just look that ultra-modern 767 that they plan to fly from New York to London with. Each day finds them growing in wisdom and stature while simultaneously driving United further toward oblivion.
2. United’s intent, while perhaps well-meaning, only stands to be thwarted at every turn by the behemoth Delta. It is nice that United is playing, but the outcome has already been determined.
3. Such acts as pulling away from an obvious low-yield city pair (LHR-JFK) that is saturated with competition to use the assets elsewhere for greater yield (e.g., Japan to Washington) is only a sign of how Delta is a thwarting United as we speak.
4. The banks are ready to pull the plug due to United’s low margins in comparison to such a colossus as Delta.
5. That United would follow demographics and economics by launching additional services to the most burgeoning areas of the world (read China) is only indicative of its weakness against such dominance over the North Atlantic by, shall we say, Delta.
6. As we speak, cabals and whisper campaigns are underway to determine how United will be divided apart and by whom when the inevitable acquisition/merger takes place.
Am I reading this wrong? By the way, I am glad that I do not have to travel this month. I would not get near Heathrow if you promised me a few round trip tickets on Delta! Hats off to those of you who have to deal with that rat’s nest.
Also, I spent a few minutes surfing around the board this afternoon perusing the various posts in an effort to see what is going on in the U.S. aviation industry. My oh my, how the sea has changed since the old days of a good captain’s musings and prognostications. Since I have been told more than once on this forum that I am not very bright, I humbly ask that someone please correct me if I am wrong in the conclusions that I have drawn from today’s quick reading. They are:
1. Delta is poised to stand astride the world as an aviation juggernaut and leader of the 21st century air armada. With service unequaled in the span of the globe. Just look that ultra-modern 767 that they plan to fly from New York to London with. Each day finds them growing in wisdom and stature while simultaneously driving United further toward oblivion.
2. United’s intent, while perhaps well-meaning, only stands to be thwarted at every turn by the behemoth Delta. It is nice that United is playing, but the outcome has already been determined.
3. Such acts as pulling away from an obvious low-yield city pair (LHR-JFK) that is saturated with competition to use the assets elsewhere for greater yield (e.g., Japan to Washington) is only a sign of how Delta is a thwarting United as we speak.
4. The banks are ready to pull the plug due to United’s low margins in comparison to such a colossus as Delta.
5. That United would follow demographics and economics by launching additional services to the most burgeoning areas of the world (read China) is only indicative of its weakness against such dominance over the North Atlantic by, shall we say, Delta.
6. As we speak, cabals and whisper campaigns are underway to determine how United will be divided apart and by whom when the inevitable acquisition/merger takes place.
Am I reading this wrong? By the way, I am glad that I do not have to travel this month. I would not get near Heathrow if you promised me a few round trip tickets on Delta! Hats off to those of you who have to deal with that rat’s nest.
Very funny.
