Delta blinks (again)
05-20-2016, 10:49 AM
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Delta blinks (again)
Delta puts expansion plans at Sea-Tac on hold | KIRO-TV
I recall some of us talking about the lack of gate space and other infrastructure issues a few years ago when Delta started down this road. I still think buying Alaska is the best way for Delta to take over SEATAC.
I recall some of us talking about the lack of gate space and other infrastructure issues a few years ago when Delta started down this road. I still think buying Alaska is the best way for Delta to take over SEATAC.
05-20-2016, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by mike734
Delta puts expansion plans at Sea-Tac on hold | KIRO-TV
I recall some of us talking about the lack of gate space and other infrastructure issues a few years ago when Delta started down this road. I still think buying Alaska is the best way for Delta to take over SEATAC.
I recall some of us talking about the lack of gate space and other infrastructure issues a few years ago when Delta started down this road. I still think buying Alaska is the best way for Delta to take over SEATAC.
Alaska is still valuable in that it keeps the real revenue killers, ALG/NK/FRT at bay as well in SEA.
Sort of like the fact that since SWA has taken over AT in ATL, the yields to many of the domestic markets have risen.
SEATAC really wants to be an international gateway, and this kind of stuff is what it takes to get politicians moving towards getting the customs upgrades that otherwise may take decades.
05-20-2016, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mike734
Delta puts expansion plans at Sea-Tac on hold | KIRO-TV
I recall some of us talking about the lack of gate space and other infrastructure issues a few years ago when Delta started down this road. I still think buying Alaska is the best way for Delta to take over SEATAC.
I recall some of us talking about the lack of gate space and other infrastructure issues a few years ago when Delta started down this road. I still think buying Alaska is the best way for Delta to take over SEATAC.
Also, since AS just paid $4B (cash and debt) for VX, DAL would have to pay $10B for AS, and that makes no sense at all. It's not going to happen because of economics for DAL or DOJ disapproval.
05-20-2016, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by svergin
It will never be allowed by DOJ. Certainly anti-trust. Delta "wanting to expand" isn't a valid economic reason to have almost no competition in SEA, especially now that AS has purchased VX.
Also, since AS just paid $4B (cash and debt) for VX, DAL would have to pay $10B for AS, and that makes no sense at all. It's not going to happen because of economics for DAL or DOJ disapproval.
Also, since AS just paid $4B (cash and debt) for VX, DAL would have to pay $10B for AS, and that makes no sense at all. It's not going to happen because of economics for DAL or DOJ disapproval.
05-25-2016, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mike734
Delta puts expansion plans at Sea-Tac on hold | KIRO-TV
I recall some of us talking about the lack of gate space and other infrastructure issues a few years ago when Delta started down this road. I still think buying Alaska is the best way for Delta to take over SEATAC.
I recall some of us talking about the lack of gate space and other infrastructure issues a few years ago when Delta started down this road. I still think buying Alaska is the best way for Delta to take over SEATAC.
05-26-2016, 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by mike734
Delta puts expansion plans at Sea-Tac on hold | KIRO-TV
I recall some of us talking about the lack of gate space and other infrastructure issues a few years ago when Delta started down this road. I still think buying Alaska is the best way for Delta to take over SEATAC.
I recall some of us talking about the lack of gate space and other infrastructure issues a few years ago when Delta started down this road. I still think buying Alaska is the best way for Delta to take over SEATAC.
If celebrating this makes you and AS feel good, have at it. In the end, it doesn't change anything. Just don't be surprised as the domestic part continues to ramp up and before you know it, you're inundated with a bunch of C Series!
05-26-2016, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by mike734
Delta puts expansion plans at Sea-Tac on hold | KIRO-TV
I recall some of us talking about the lack of gate space and other infrastructure issues a few years ago when Delta started down this road. I still think buying Alaska is the best way for Delta to take over SEATAC.
I recall some of us talking about the lack of gate space and other infrastructure issues a few years ago when Delta started down this road. I still think buying Alaska is the best way for Delta to take over SEATAC.
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