Re: The Rest Of Ohio - 2017

I'd love to have CVG as a connecting option again from CMH, but I figure it's never going to happen. I agree that Delta will not serve CVG nonstop from CMH, and most of the destinations that have nonstop service out of CVG are already served nonstop from CMH. There are some destinations that have n...

Re: The Rest Of Ohio - 2017

CMH has hired a new CEO to replace Elaine Roberts. His name is Jerry Nardone and comes to Columbus from an executive position with Detroit Metro airports. https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/12/12/columbus-airport-authority-hires-ceo-from-much.html This is actually very significant news....

Re: Delta flies cancel-free over Thanksgiving holiday (includes Delta Connection)

It should also note that DL didn't operate a full schedule over the weekend; many normal flights didn't happen or routes with multiple frequencies were reduced. But still impressive to meet the schedule. No weather issues I think but also the bigger issue is that many times over holidays, many passe...

Re: The Delta 747 Retirement Thread

I hope, hope, hope but know it will be a nope, that they keep 1 or 2 744 parked at the end of the B concourse at DTW as they have recently. Much like the Concorde permanent at LHR, I think always seeing the B744 there at DTW would be great. Much like how many of us always peek over to the Delta Heri...

Re: The Rest Of Ohio - 2017

DeltaRules wrote:

Columbus, along with 237 other areas, submitted a bid for HQ2.

Re: DL70 ATL-AMS October 26, 2017

Given it's location, altitude and speed I suspect it has had the de-icing/air bladders fail. It's going low and slow so inflight icing isn't an issue. Looks like they'll have to get a new bird and probably a crew. I've had this happen to me once in 2013 flying DTW-CDG on an A330 on DL. About that sa...

Re: The Rest Of Ohio - 2017

If the CS100 issues are sorted out; I can't see DL putting that newest type on any route to CVG unless it is to somewhere of legit focus.

Re: The Rest Of Ohio - 2017

Had a chat with an DL employee at CMH and they indicated local station management is wanting/trying to get SEA and CDG service to CMH. I think SEA is likely but worry what that would do to MSP and LAX service (I think LAX is why CMH lost SLC service by the way). CDG really can't happen until the new...

Re: Delta to axe NRT-GUM

What they have done with BC at HND is not on par with VS at LHR; but curious where that is going nowadays. Hi B4REAL, long time no hear! Hope you are well. I am not sure DL has any sort of arrangement with BC (SkyMark) other than the possibility for DL SkyMiles members who are Japanese residents to...

Re: Delta to axe NRT-GUM

As for KE, it's probably the best DL can do in Asia, but JL/CX/SQ/ANA all have better home airport, lounges, better schedule to tokyo, hk and singapore.. Have you ever flown into Inchon? I think not. It is clearly on a par with Hong Kong and Singapore - many people think it is better - and is super...

Re: The Rest Of Ohio - 2017

@Midwestindy also note that CMH really has the least desirable terminal and concourse arrangement; I'm sure that is a factor. I know they remodeled; but still, not adequate to attract TATL service. The master plan has in more than a decade a new terminal and concourse built on the site of the Lane A...

Re: Is there a database to find registrations for past flights?

Random idea related here.. Anyone familiar with Foursquare or Untappd? Foursquare checks you into a location, Untappd checks you into a beer. I wish there was a mobile app called Tailz or something. It would check you into aircraft by reg/tail #; would be interesting as you may get the same bird aga...

Re: Delta to axe NRT-GUM

If you are based in Singapore, why would you pick ST ahead of *A? I agree with much of what you said and while yes the other two alliances are stronger in Asia than SkyTeam; it's Delta's best bet. RE: The SIN-NRT route operated by Delta, I've flow it many times, and enjoy it, but will note to your ...

Re: Delta to axe NRT-GUM

Would it be possible for DL to move its current NRT-S.E.Asia flight to ICN? I don't see that happening A) DL currently doesn't have 5th Freedom rights from Korea and it's nowadays (and from a SkyTeam partner hub) not worth the exercise and B) it would make more sense to put the KE code on ICN-South...

Re: Delta to axe NRT-GUM

I am as nostalgic as anyone about the NRT operation. I've been a lifelong DL widget-bleeding fan, and I get this - yet am sad. I am highly skeptical. I doubt SEA-SIN can support a nonstop flight, and I doubt LAX-SIN can support three nonstop competitors (it already has one and is about to have a se...

Re: Delta to axe NRT-GUM

I am as nostalgic as anyone about the NRT operation. I've been a lifelong DL widget-bleeding fan, and I get this - yet am sad. I'm convinced we will see Asia for DL become more like Europe for DL. A few years ago (early part of this decade?) DL stopped their last onward Europe destination of India a...

Re: DL ending JFK-YQB October '17

I wouldn't be surprised if JFK-YHZ is next (at least the winter operations).

Re: Will QFA ever serve ORD?

I see the best case for precedence here the JFK-LAX service which Qantas operates only to continue passengers onward to Australia. You could see a use case for Qantas having a ORD-LAX leg to carry onwards; but it doesn't make so much sense with all of the AA service options on that route (but it app...

Re: Delta is quitting Venezuela... too

There was a time that DL even flew A330s to CCS for cargo. And AA had many flights to CCS, even from SJU. I did a lot of work in Caracas the mid and late part of last decade, really enjoyed the experience and people there but felt like it was on a path in the wrong direction. People weren't happy.

Re: The Rest Of Ohio Part 6

https://www.cvgairport.com/docs/default-source/concession-documents/cvg-asip.pdf?sfvrsn=4 This is CVG's incentive program. The international carrier benefits look insane. IND will offer 50k for marketing and CVG is offering almost half a million. These look very tempting. Almost everything free. *A...

Re: The Rest Of Ohio Part 6

CVG is definitely facing some O&D infrastructure issues with the increased number of passenger, my guess is that WN is not helping matters. Only having one security checkpoint is causing quite the backups as seen today, the line was out to the ticketing area, I don't know that I have ever seen ...

Re: DL- service to EYW Key West

If I lived there, the 1 checked bag would be a real inconvenience. But I imagine most travel is D vs. O (destination). From what I read even Medallion privileges are over-ruled by this baggage provision.

Re: DAL 193 DTW-ICN Diverts back to DTW Yesterday

thanks @tjerome - I did a search for N666US and she was active elsewhere - so I figured it was not.

Re: DAL 193 DTW-ICN Diverts back to DTW Yesterday

I wonder if it was N666US / 6306... Last month I was on that bird flying DL to ICN, and it couldn't leave for the reason of the door would shut but sensors indicated it was opened. Switched to another B747-400. The birds are getting old unfortunately!

Re: The Rest Of Ohio Part 6

One (late) comment about the Porsche transfer service at CVG - that actually can be very nice for arriving passengers. I'm not sure if it applies there however. But transfer to maybe the back side of baggage claim could be very nice - especially if arriving at one of the farthest out B gates...