Originally Posted by
USNFDX
If consolidation contiues with pax the side of the house, any NWA merger will probably result in NWA pull out from Memphis. This will make mem DHs much more difficult for Fedex. This may make an IND domicile much more lucrative for the company, particulary with INDs growing pax operations.
This could be real bad news for commuters, with INDs numerous pure Indy-turn lines with Dbl and single DHs. Time will tell.
Possible, I would like to hear more about your sources.
These smaller, less populous "Hubs" for NWA are a strength for them, IMHO. They aren't big like ATL or JFK so no LCC is going to start big operations there to skim off passengers. There simply are not enough of them. It's a great market to fly RJ's in and out of. Just like MSP.
It limits NWA but it also protects them from competition. NWA, right now, is more profitable than DAL.