Originally Posted by
Happyflyer
I think they'll survive, it will just be with fewer jobs. The point to point transition into the secondary international markets is a larger threat to the status quo than saving $200 bucks and hour on the crew, IMO.
The change over will now happen on and increased timeline, and hopefully the legacys can keep up.
BA has already started it with service to SJC, AUS, and MSY
Agreed. Thomas Cook had plans to fly nonstop into RNO form London Gatwick last winter for the ski season which attracts a lot of Europeans to the lake Tahoe area. This plan was scrapped after the local podunk Customs office told them it was looking at 3 hrs. to process the A330 passengers. (although no problema with the Guadalajara flights?)
The big three can continue connecting pax for the time being but you can see were this is going.