Originally Posted by rickair7777

I'd say it's almost a forgone conclusion that DAL will not enter into a new capacity agreement for this....

The SLC will go to SKW. Almost zero chance that Inc. will open an ASA base in SLC.

The LAX flying will probably go to SKW...this has been in the works for several years, pending relief from UAL's non-compete clause at LAX (relief was granted a few months ago). The XJT LAX flying appeared temporary from the get-go to anyone who was paying attention...presumably there was always a chance that it could become permanent if it worked out for both parties, and if industry conditions were favorable.

Why SKW? DAL has contractual obligations to SKW/ASA for a certain amount of flying, but they need to do across-the-board RJ reductions. This way they can reduce net system flying, including some no-longer-needed SKW segments in the west, but still keep SKW/ASA at contract levels.

It's remotely possible that they could move another DCI carrier into LAX for the same reason, to maintain contractual minimum flying.