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Old 01-15-2019, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by gloopy View Post
If those slots are as valueable as legend claims, why do we fly 75's and 76's there so much while our "partner" flies super premiums?

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It is not a legend. LHR slot pairs typically sell for ~$50 million.

(you can look it up on the interwebs if you are still skeptical)

Virgin's offer of ~$4 million (!) plus a $20 million loan is a steal.

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Old 01-16-2019, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by KnotSoFast View Post
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It is not a legend. LHR slot pairs typically sell for ~$50 million.

(you can look it up on the interwebs if you are still skeptical)

Virgin's offer of ~$4 million (!) plus a $20 million loan is a steal.

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I don't doubt the hype, nor do I doubt the perception. I've done the GTW express a few times to downtown and its within minutes of the tube, but nevertheless legends persist. I never understood why anyone, even a road warrior, would pay significantly more for the perception of a few minutes after a long transatlantic flight, but they do and obviously we need to take advantage of it.
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