international airlines to fly domestic routes...
07-17-2008, 08:20 AM
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international airlines to fly domestic routes...
So I heard on Larry King live yesterday that the next big step for the airlines to save money is to have international airlines to start flying domestic routes. Well instead of giving jobs to them why dont the airlines just have more regional jet flights?
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07-17-2008, 08:23 AM
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I just cant wait to see what responses this thread gets, I hope this guy was just flaming and doesnt actually feel that way.
07-17-2008, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by rsmit498
why dont the airlines just have more regional jet flights, and stop flying empty 757 and other planes?
uhh ohh...
Good luck rsmit498.
07-17-2008, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by rsmit498
So I heard on Larry King live yesterday that the next big step for the airlines to save money is to have international airlines to start flying domestic routes. Well instead of giving jobs to them why dont the airlines just have more regional jet flights, and stop flying empty 757 and other planes?
07-17-2008, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by rsmit498
So I heard on Larry King live yesterday that the next big step for the airlines to save money is to have international airlines to start flying domestic routes. Well instead of giving jobs to them why dont the airlines just have more regional jet flights, and stop flying empty 757 and other planes?
I too can't tell if you're kidding or not. If not, you might want to go back to the right seat of the C-172....
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07-17-2008, 08:42 AM
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I can't dignify this one with a response.
07-17-2008, 08:47 AM
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He was probably refering to cabotage... Vote McClown and watch your nightmares come true.. Vote Obama, and you won't be able to afford any dreams..
07-17-2008, 10:16 AM
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He was probably refering to cabotage... Vote McClown and watch your nightmares come true.. Vote Obama, and you won't be able to afford any dreams..
Screwed either way. I still think there's less ramifications with Obama.
07-17-2008, 10:26 AM
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The point im trying to make is that the airlines want to do that to save money because of higher gas prices, there has to be a better option than to give their routes to other airlines to take over, im not trying to start an airline im just asking a question.
07-17-2008, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by rsmit498
The point im trying to make is that the airlines want to do that to save money because of higher gas prices, there has to be a better option than to give their routes to other airlines to take over, im not trying to start an airline im just asking a question.
As it currently stands, this is illegal and cannot be done. It's called cabotage. If the EU gets their way, it will no longer be illegal. If it becomes legal, who knows what will happen.
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