I would not worry about that. Really. It is a huge hole in their WB lift, and one that they would regret.

If they in fact did this, I would be concerned at the reasoning behind the action. Japan is important to us, but by gawd, those jets can be filled other places with our route network.
I can think of a few places.

Once or twice weekly service to Fiji. (AF does it from LAX but we could do it from somewhere else)

How about JFK-GIG, maybe DXB from JFK, how about AMS, LAX-SIN, LAX-BOM.

There are plenty of ways for us to rerack our jets on existing routes, increase mod lines to improve or product quicker. Once we get past this crisis, we will see that there is a need.

**Also do not forget that we love MAC flying and MAC flying loves us! More Whales to do that flying makes the DOD very happy. The military personnel are happier too.

You should have heard the stories of one group I took to Asia. The went from their base to LAX-HNL-GUM-somewhere in the Marshall Islands to their destination on a 737 flown by Miami Air.(refueling stops only) So yes, our long range jets will have a home.

Ahh, now that, that is over, lets talk about who is going to win the NCAA tourney.