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Old 10-12-2012 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Elvis90
Deregulation in 1978 changed the dynamics for US carriers, going from six majors legacies to three today (Eastern TWA, Pan Am, United, Delta, American --> United, Delta, American), along with the rise of low cost carriers. Legacies have changed business models to compete with low cost carriers, because people vote for services with the tickets they buy.

I'll mention Cathay and Singapore - they're confronting an LCC revolution in their sphere of the world, and they'll have to be responsive like the surviving US legacy carriers.

Cathay Pacific must seize the moment and launch a low-cost carrier | CAPA - Centre for Aviation

Delta has met the challenge successfully, earning $34B in revenue with likely record profits this year.
Indeed, DL have done very well recently. I'm not for a moment saying the profitable road in the US is not to compete with the LoCos. I'm merely observing the impact on customer service.

Loco presence has been established in the Far East for a long time. I've seen that article, and a great many that claim the opposite. CX's CEO has steadfastly stood by his opinion that CX will not launch direct LoCo competition. There are 2 based at HK right now, and Jetstar coming. There are several LoCos operating in and out, but still they don't seem to be doing much to change the mind of CX management.

Like I said, you role the dice, and follow it with some conviction. It will be interesting to see what happens when Jetstar HK shows up. Some claim it will impact yields, others say CX has the balance sheet to school them. Oasis lasted a year, HKA essentially are scrapping their routes which compete with CX on, starting with the longest first, etc. it's very dynamic.
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Old 10-12-2012 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar
Well, not everyone agrees with you.
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Old 10-13-2012 | 05:21 AM
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What! No Breadsticks? Northwest always had extra breadsticks.
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Old 10-13-2012 | 05:59 AM
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Old 10-13-2012 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by captjns
Dom before flight... Cognac after my repast
In the South, people repast all the time! We call it "Turning Around."
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Old 10-13-2012 | 08:55 AM
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Awright geeezzaa! I'm 'fraid Delta airlines don't serve suitable food an' drink such as brea'sticks an' cognac. Sorted mate.
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Old 10-13-2012 | 10:13 AM
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nothing wrong with a little.......

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Old 10-13-2012 | 12:53 PM
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DogWhisperer needs to draw a picture of this travesty.
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Old 10-13-2012 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Mesabah
DogWhisperer needs to draw a picture of this travesty.
This may be the greatest idea ever. After the invention of breadsticks and cognac of course.
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Old 10-13-2012 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Fly782
This may be the greatest idea ever. After the invention of breadsticks and cognac of course.
He's going to have a tough time topping lolwut's photoshop!
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