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Old 07-08-2020, 02:17 PM
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Cancelling numerous Intl routes and some that had been planned but not started yet. On the bright side SEA is going to expand.
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Old 07-08-2020, 02:59 PM
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Wasn’t this breaking news last week?


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Old 07-08-2020, 03:53 PM
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Key word “unprofitable”... smart move by AA, especially during this COVID crap.
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Old 07-08-2020, 03:57 PM
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Another tough call but solid move.
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I believe the booking window they monitor for such routes as BUD, KRW, CHC is like 7-10 months out. I guess they weren’t seeing strong demand on those routes, and I’m not surprised. Not too many people are going to book a fancy EU/NZ vacation for next summer with the uncertainty around international travel as it stands today. Would you?

However if there’s a miracle vaccine and things snap back to normal early next year, AA can still serve those destinations via LHR/MAD/BCN. Not ideal but hey, what is in today’s world? They can always add the non stops in 2022 if the demand returns.

In other news, AA just brought back LAX-HND and about 8 other Caribbean routes out of MIA and CLT. Hope it’s the right move.
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Just rode from AMS-DFW with 15 paxs.

The people at AMS were so excited to have AA flying from AMS.
They had the crew take a nice photo with a “AA welcomed at AMS” sign

Hope those loads come up quickly. A 787-8 with 15 people was awfully fast to board and quite the whole 10 hours
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No mention of KEF at all in anything I've seen so far, but I have to assume that it's gone as well. So much for my summer vacation plans!
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No mention of KEF at all in anything I've seen so far, but I have to assume that it's gone as well. So much for my summer vacation plans!
Fly on us to AMS, then Icelandair to KEF.
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Is this the end of the 777 in LAX?
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Originally Posted by RI830 View Post
Just rode from AMS-DFW with 15 paxs.

The people at AMS were so excited to have AA flying from AMS.
They had the crew take a nice photo with a “AA welcomed at AMS” sign

Hope those loads come up quickly. A 787-8 with 15 people was awfully fast to board and quite the whole 10 hours
Wow.... food and drink service must've been awesome!
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