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Sink r8
I don't understand what you mean. The slot swap approval was conditional. Are you suggesting we'll disregard DOT, move without their approval, and sort out the details in court?
Isn't it more likely that we're "expanding" LGA flights by making offsetting reductions for each new flight?
The DOT approved the request, it just requires Delta and USAir to sell a percentage of the slots. I think he's saying that Delta is going to use the slots the DOT approved in the swap, and sue for the rest.
Hm - I read part of the DOT's response and you are correct. The wavier is contigent on Delta and USAir meeting the requirements.
http://www.regulations.gov/search/Re...00006480ae680d
I guess Delta is going to announce the service, get everything lined up and see what happens. It's possible that they might ask for an injunction against the selling of the slots, while they sue. This way, they can use the slots. It takes time to get the flights in the system, get people to buy tickets, build the walkway between the old USAir terminal and the Delta terminal.