Originally Posted by
tsquare
I still don't see any way that we are guaranteed that more flying isn't transferred to DCI other than that based on a "plan" That worries me.
Sections 1.D.5 and 6 directly transfer flying to DCI, there is no way to spin that otherwise. 90% requirement that those airplanes fly into and out of hubs... yet no more than 6% between hubs... All those AGS/BHM/TLH type of routes will henceforth be handled by DCI. Book it. What will be the need for a 100 seat airplane?
I guess you don't like your regionals to be regional, you'd rather them do ATL-BZN and MSP-YVR....
This deal is going to take mainline's share of domestic block hours from 54% to a minimum of 61%. If management executes on the business plan the share will actually be 64% mainline to DCI's 36%.
Oh, I suspect you'll see some of the city pairs you mentioned on a small narrowbody aircraft. Look at the historical ATL-DC9 bid packages for some more routes we may see come to the mainline. NewYork LGA is also a place ripe for upgauging, as it is slot constrained.
Did anybody notice the all-mainline LGA growth announcement on Monday...maybe that slot swap was good for us after all.
