Delta cuts SkyWest Flying
01-06-2008, 11:59 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by JetJock16
We covered Mesa's ass in July & August (DEN & ORD) until the peak season was over. I can't remember how much flying we did but I think it was several thousand hours per month.
When UAL's needed us we've been there and I'm sure they'll come knocking soon.
When UAL's needed us we've been there and I'm sure they'll come knocking soon.
Yeah there was more in addition to that in the following months that they wanted to done that we had to turn down. We simply did not have the capacity to do the flying. I know they are about to come knocking again however.
01-06-2008, 01:47 PM
#23
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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar
......... While domestic capacity will fall this year, international capacity is expected to increase at least 15 percent. Delta will add more than 20 new international routes this year as it continues to expand its overseas flights, where profits are higher and competition from low-cost carriers is less.
"It's literally a retreat from the domestic market," said George Hamlin, managing director of Airline Capital Associates, a Virginia-based firm that forecasts airline trends.
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"It's literally a retreat from the domestic market," said George Hamlin, managing director of Airline Capital Associates, a Virginia-based firm that forecasts airline trends.
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01-06-2008, 05:03 PM
#26
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Originally Posted by texaspilot76
I think that alot of Delta's fuel expense has to do with those gas guzzling MD-80's. Maybe they should think about replacing those.
The MD has a lower CASM than the 50 and 70+ seaters.
01-06-2008, 05:43 PM
#27
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Originally Posted by SAABaroowski
yeah gas increased by 60% they say, yet they raise ticket prices 5%, unbelievable, do they think that will make a difference......... I am not saying they should increase the prices by 60% overnight, but if they would have steadily increased prices all along (as fuel prices increased) they would be in a better position
01-06-2008, 08:31 PM
#30
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Originally Posted by Koolaidman
You would think that with a reduction in flying would be a reduction in lines. We'll find out on the 10th.
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