Re: Orlando air service discussion - 2018

tphuang wrote:

could be a general NK announcement given their refocus on leisure markets.

Re: Next US destinations for Europes top 5 airlines?

iadadd wrote:

AUS is a growth spot; wouldn't be surprised to see LH or AF/KLM soon. Additionally, TK to either SEA or DEN seems like sooner rather than later.

Re: Next US destinations for Europes top 5 airlines?

Also remember that KL and AF are a part of the DL JV, so all routes to the US are done in coordination with each other. It's a matter of the right aircraft as to whose metal the flight is on. So IND-CDG and MCO-AMS are JV routes. I do suspect that we will see most of the routes on DL metal, at least...

Re: Next US destinations for Europes top 5 airlines?

DEN is absolutely on TK's radar. I've been told that it's a 2019 add. AF/KL? Sky Team hubs in SLC, MSP, ATL, DTW flow DEN traffic to AMS and CDG. The question is could they get a premium from DEN nonstop traffic that wouldn't hurt yields elsewhere in the system? My guess is no.

Re: What are some airport that don’t be have commercial air service but could?

Macon, Ga Contour flies MCN-BWI 1-2X daily and SY has chartered service to GPT. Considering how close MCN is to ATL it's a tough sell. This airport has had numerous chances and used to have mainline DL service and the support just isn't there. I think that MCN is still EAS and, if it is, that will ...

Re: Renaming GSV to Tom Petty-Gainesville

I'm originally from Ocala and would like to see this as a fitting tribute. I signed the petition as well.

Re: AA finally admits that Basic Economy is nothing more than a fare increase.

Found the same on UA from BOS-FLL. $2 difference which was pretty comical. And yet the poor schlubs who are required to use corporate travel booking systems like Concur will be forced to take that $1/$2 savings. That's not necessarily the case. Almost every company I book for will not allow the boo...

Re: Air Florida bought Air Sunshine in 1979

Actually DL connection served ATL-MTH in 2007 and then 9K on RSW-MTH in 2008.

Re: Could a small airline fly throughout the Midwest?

Add Terre Haute, IN (HUF) to that list. Numerous airlines have tried it over the years. TWA used to fly it on their Transcon milk run of sorts.

Re: Hawaiian [ferry flight?] into TPA

Doesn't HA fly the Oakland Raiders? They are in town.

Re: Has ECAIR collapsed

NG263 wrote:

Wondered as well, no flights for the last 4 days...

Re: Why are airlines flying to EBL (Erbil, Iraq)?

It's a prestige route for OS so they can claim they fly to Iraq. There is zero demand for this route, they just mostly fly empty planes into Erbil for the prestige. Do you have any data to support that? LH and their group cancels routes if they are unprofitable. They wouldn't fly empty planes into ...

Re: Airberlin announces DUS-MCO and TXL-SFO; will boost US flights

MCO is actually a restart of an old route so I think they know what they are after. It will do well.

Re: Why does Korean Air fly to Kathmandu (KTM)?

In addition to the tourist traffic, there is a substantial amount of traffic generated from USAID and also non-profits that are not government funded. The fares are quite high and KE gets a nice chunk of this business thanks to the DL codeshare through ICN. It's not an odd route at all. More often t...

Re: KLM at MCO? Would it be feasible?

@factsonly KL did operate AMS-MCO-MEX and return for a bit. I will find the flight schedule but it is true.

Re: SFO-TPA - FINALLY!

These are smart adds from SFO to satisfy both O&D and Asian connections.

Re: DAB: New Service Incentive Program Approved

There is more demand for DAB-WAS (either DCA or IAD) than there is for BWI. When FL had service to BWI there were available onward connections throughout the northeast. That route wouldn't have survived on its own. When the subsidy ran out, FL left town. Unfortunately so did UA because they were unh...

Re: Delta Airlines - On hold for 2+ hours and still no ETA

@aalaxfan Since US completed the AA merger the morale and customer service levels are in the toilet. Operationally they have many more delays and outright cancellations than DL. I work with both AA and DL on a daily basis. Let me say in a completely unbiased fashion that I would rather poke my eyes ...

Re: Delta Airlines - On hold for 2+ hours and still no ETA

There were severe weather issues yesterday so I'm sure that they were flooded with calls. I understand that you wanted to upgrade but if you aren't traveling for a while just call back another day. People bash DL on this board and often unfairly. Are they perfect? No. They have things they can work ...

RE: DAB: New Service Incentive Program Approved

I completely agree that <acronym title="Daytona Beach - International (Regional) (DAB / KDAB), USA - Florida">DAB</acronym> is a great little airport. I'm all for using it when I can. I'm from Orlando with family in Daytona. It can be a pain to navigate traffic whereas Volusia travelers can get to <...

RE: DAB: New Service Incentive Program Approved

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/klm617" class="quote" target="_blank">klm617</a> (<a href="#24" class="quote">Reply 24</a>):<br/><i/></font></td></tr></table> God forbid they r...

RE: DAB: New Service Incentive Program Approved

I truly wish <acronym title="Daytona Beach - International (Regional) (DAB / KDAB), USA - Florida">DAB</acronym> all the luck in the world in growing service levels at the airport. Looking at the reasonable options, they are few. I can understand why they would want the new and upgraded service, but...

RE: Planned Routes That Never Came To Fruition

Just like <acronym title="Orlando - International (McCoy) (MCO / KMCO), USA - Florida">MCO</acronym>-<acronym title="Fort Wayne - International (Baer Field) (FWA / KFWA), USA - Indiana">FWA</acronym>, <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym> also announced <acronym title="Orlando - Intern...

RE: 6+ Hour WN 737-700 Flight

ADD-<acronym title="Madrid - Adolfo Suarez / Barajas (MAD / LEMD), Spain">MAD</acronym> is currently being flown by <acronym title="Ethiopian Airlines">ET</acronym> as a tag-on from <acronym title="Cairo - International (CAI / HECA), Egypt">CAI</acronym>. So the routing is <acronym title="Addis Abab...

RE: Flydubai To Free Up Slots At DXB For EK

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/migair54" class="quote" target="_blank">migair54</a> (<a href="#4" class="quote">Reply 4</a>):<br/><i>I don't think the number is so big, and so...

RE: Flydubai To Free Up Slots At DXB For EK

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/scbriml" class="quote" target="_blank">scbriml</a> (<a href="#2" class="quote">Reply 2</a>):<br/><i>But do they? I've seen it claimed before, bu...

RE: Airlines Who Used The 747SP.

Iran Air
Syrian Arab Airlines

RE: U.S.-Cuba: Applications Start Tuesday

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/bjorn14" class="quote" target="_blank">bjorn14</a> (<a href="#68" class="quote">Reply 68</a>):<br/><i>IIRC, <acronym title="New Orleans - Louis ...

RE: Elite Airways Launches EWR-Naples, FL

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/polot" class="quote" target="_blank">polot</a> (<a href="#1" class="quote">Reply 1</a>):<br/><i>I don't see them launching Titusville when they ...

RE: Intl'l Flights At TPA

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/rutankrd" class="quote" target="_blank">rutankrd</a> (<a href="#19" class="quote">Reply 19</a>):<br/><i>Whilst Americans see Florida as primaril...

RE: Intl'l Flights At TPA

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/rutankrd" class="quote" target="_blank">rutankrd</a> (<a href="#13" class="quote">Reply 13</a>):<br/><i>Lufthansa and Swiss subsidiary Edelweiss...

RE: Intl'l Flights At TPA

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/jfk777" class="quote" target="_blank">jfk777</a> (<a href="#11" class="quote">Reply 11</a>):<br/><i>Tampa was once flown as an extension of <acr...

RE: Intl'l Flights At TPA

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/rajincajun01" class="quote" target="_blank">rajincajun01</a> (<a href="#5" class="quote">Reply 5</a>):<br/><i>You could be right. I thought I re...

RE: Intl'l Flights At TPA

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/chrisp390" class="quote" target="_blank">chrisp390</a> (<a href="#3" class="quote">Reply 3</a>):<br/><i>Last I was on the <acronym title="London...

RE: Intl'l Flights At TPA

Looking at the numbers, international traffic isn't faring as well as hoped. <acronym title="Lufthansa (Germany)">LH</acronym>'s arrival appears to have affected WK's <acronym title="Tampa - International (Drew Field Municipal / AAF) (TPA / KTPA), USA - Florida">TPA</acronym>-<acronym title="Zurich ...

RE: Intl'l Flights At TPA

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/rajincajun01" class="quote" target="_blank">rajincajun01</a> (<a href="#0" class="quote">Thread starter</a>):<br/><i>No stats on <acronym title=...

RE: LAN Axing IAD-LIM?

IAD-<acronym title="San Salvador - El Salvador International (Comalapa / Cuscatlan) (SAL / MSLP), El Salvador">SAL</acronym> is a larger market than <acronym title="Baltimore / Washington - International Thurgood Marshall (Friendship) (BWI / KBWI), USA - Maryland">BWI</acronym>-<acronym title="San S...

RE: LAN Axing IAD-LIM?

Northern Virginia has a sizable population of Peruvians as well. I'm not 100% sure whether the larger number is in NoVa or just across the Potomac in Maryland (although I do believe it is in NoVa) but either way it is in <acronym title="Washington - Dulles International (IAD / KIAD), USA - Virginia"...

RE: LAN Axing IAD-LIM?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/kgaiflyer" class="quote" target="_blank">kgaiflyer</a> (<a href="#13" class="quote">Reply 13</a>):<br/><i>In the small print. For this fare -- "...

RE: LAN Axing IAD-LIM?

It's bookable in Sabre, and cheap too! May 2-9 IAD-LIM $ 592.90.

RE: WN - LAX-LIR Loaded

I flew out of <acronym title="Liberia - Daniel Oduber Quiros International (Tomas Guardia) (LIR / MRLB), Costa Rica">LIR</acronym> yesterday. That little airport is maxed out. All four jetways were full and a Delta flight was boarding using jet stairs. The Customs facilities are often insufficient f...

RE: After SFO, AI Now Considering IAD

This route clearly won't be under a <acronym title="Bearskin Airlines (Canada)">JV</acronym>. However, the only chance that this route has to succeed is if <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acronym> codeshares. Foreign carriers are much more successful at <acronym title="Washington - Dulles...

RE: Why No AMS-MCO Route?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/APP" class="quote" target="_blank">APP</a> (<a href="#16" class="quote">Reply 16</a>):<br/><i>Aah I see. Sorry. Customs and Immigration was far ...