Originally Posted by
80ktsClamp
Departures are way down as well.
There are down, but define way down? I tried to find some numbers but the best I can do is a DOT number that departures were down 1.67% from 2011 to 2012. For 2009 through now it looks like it has been relatively static, considering our over all shrinking capacity.
I do not see MSP becoming a MEM or CVG to much business traffic. It has as many Fortune 500 companies as ATL and profitability is good for the hub. However everything is not roses in snow town.
My guess is that in the end MSP will be a 7er, almost all domestic flying, M88, and 717 base. No more wide bodies and no more Airbuses.