Delta strategy
09-06-2022 | 04:13 PM
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What is our strategy going forward are we going to continue to outsource our long haul service, concede market share to LCC's and refuse to compete in certain key markets ie mid America to the west coast etc?
09-06-2022 | 04:31 PM
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09-06-2022 | 04:35 PM
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It seems to me that they have every piece of equipment that can be manned, operational. If you know of some "hidden capacity" that is not being used, I think anyone on the 4th floor would love to be made aware!
09-06-2022 | 04:38 PM
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I think truthfully that the domestic network is pretty mature. Sure there are markets that can be converted and likely there will be opportunities moving forward, but there aren’t going to be massive changes domestically. I think the opportunity is international growth. The question is will it be organic and flown by Delta pilots or will it be outsourced.
09-06-2022 | 05:13 PM
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Domestically I think all bets are off with regard to focus cities such as AUS and RDU. The core hubs will be restored first, starting with ATL of course. DTW seems to have taken a hard hit, but we have maintained our momentum in BOS. I think as terminal projects in LAX and SLC wrap up, we could see more growth in those markets. They have seen what a mess they create when they try to run the airline without adequate staffing so we will likely take a more measured approach to adding back lost capacity. Asia still remains a tough region, especially with China. But we still have a sizable amount (for us) of wide body capacity coming in the form of more A339s and A359s and they acquired those aircraft (especially the LATAM 350s) for a reason, so Id guess they have plans for them. Next summer will be telling.
09-06-2022 | 05:21 PM
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Domestically I think all bets are off with regard to focus cities such as AUS and RDU. The core hubs will be restored first, starting with ATL of course. DTW seems to have taken a hard hit, but we have maintained our momentum in BOS. I think as terminal projects in LAX and SLC wrap up, we could see more growth in those markets. They have seen what a mess they create when they try to run the airline without adequate staffing so we will likely take a more measured approach to adding back lost capacity. Asia still remains a tough region, especially with China. But we still have a sizable amount (for us) of wide body capacity coming in the form of more A339s and A359s and they acquired those aircraft (especially the LATAM 350s) for a reason, so Id guess they have plans for them. Next summer will be telling.
09-06-2022 | 06:01 PM
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09-06-2022 | 06:04 PM
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im almost positive those aircraft will be reconfigured somewhat to keep the FA count at 4. My understanding was the big stuff like reconfiguring the galleys might be delayed but they are gonna get the DL standard 180 seats ASAP
09-06-2022 | 06:08 PM
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Ive not heard this being part of the plan. They will likely go without wifi for a bit like our new 330s but I doubt very highly they will fly in the current Lion Air seating configuration.
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