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07-17-2018 | 10:16 AM

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LOL if Iran did that, they'd be leveled. Empty threat.

Of course it is, if the market really believed that, oil would be $200bbl right now. The market doesn't even believe Trump, that's why this current run-up in price is going to be short lived.

07-17-2018 | 11:07 AM

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Are there any good reasons why we should not start BOS-INC service?

07-17-2018 | 12:40 PM

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Are there any good reasons why we should not start BOS-INC service?

Ummmm.....'cause not a lot of Bostonians want to go to Yinchuan, China??? 🤔

07-17-2018 | 02:47 PM

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Are there any good reasons why we should not start BOS-INC service?

KA not having the aircraft to spare at the moment is probably the gooiest reason. We could one stop them through MEX once AM gets more 787's though, so there's hope.

07-19-2018 | 10:49 AM

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KA not having the aircraft to spare at the moment is probably the gooiest reason. We could one stop them through MEX once AM gets more 787's though, so there's hope.

That is funny. It makes me want to laugh and cry at the same time, because it’s how our Management approaches our International operation.

07-19-2018 | 12:25 PM

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KA not having the aircraft to spare at the moment is probably the gooiest reason. We could one stop them through MEX once AM gets more 787's though, so there's hope.

Accurate.

07-19-2018 | 04:33 PM

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That is funny. It makes me want to laugh and cry at the same time, because it’s how our Management approaches our International operation.

Management's solution to getting the revenue premium for the Delta brand is closer integration with our partners NOT using Delta employees.

07-19-2018 | 08:56 PM

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Management's solution to getting the revenue premium for the Delta brand is closer integration with our partners NOT using Delta employees.

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Partners help more with the cost, not the revenue premium. People arent paying extra to fly AM, KAL, or DCI.

07-20-2018 | 12:26 AM

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Technical correction:

Partners help more with the cost, not the revenue premium. People arent paying extra to fly AM, KAL, or DCI.

WestJet, GOL, Aeromexico, Jet Airways are not even close to a premium brand. Some times the best looking partner is already taken. We all know Korean Air was sloppy seconds. Problem is, big D doesn't have a strong name or brand recognition in the markets listed above, and cannot command a high yield. Couple that with our higher cost structure, and limited desire to invest the needed CAPEX in international, and the JV model was chosen.

I'd rather see a widget on a Real Madrid-Arsenal-Paris-AC Milan jersey with a massive widebody order, but I don't think we want/can compete like that for international market share.