Originally Posted by
Ferd149
I don't have too much of a problem with them taking some of the NRT slots and using them at HND. However, I don't think we should count the overflights, those should be gravy. Think of the lost hub in Frankfort, for example. Point to point from the US comes and goes as markets advance and decline. But, if you have a hub you can use it when markets decline.
Simply stated, don't you wish we had someplace in Europe to funnel people into and then have us fly them onward.......like we do in NRT now? Don't give up NRT just because you think point to point from the US is forever.
Signed,
An Old Asia Hand
Absolutely. Look at the Philippines... The yields to mainland US are so low, no U.S. carrier currently serves it non-stop. But we do from NRT. With a 747 if I'm not mistaken. That would be gone if we dismantled NRT. My concern is that this is something the company wants, not needs. They want to grow Skyteam, not Delta mainline, and dumping the NRT hub could net them huge savings, bonuses all around, etc.
If DALPA can come up with an acceptable alternative to this scenario, and put it in solid contractual language with no out, loopholes, or extended compliance timelines, then I guess I could take a look at it. But our history shows that when the company wants something, whether it's really good for the company or just the shareholders, DALPA gives it right up.
I guess what I'm saying is that if we are going to pursue a strategy of global dominance with Delta metal and pilots at the controls, then show me the plan, put it in writing and make it happen. Otherwise, no thanks.