I also think Delta is better at pursuing opportunities that are outside the traditional hub-spoke line of thinking (ex. IND-CDG, PDX-LHR) and perhaps benefited from the some legacy NW routes. (Ex. PDX-NRT (soon to be HND), PDX-AMS). As far as legacy carriers go, DL seems to have to have the most nim...
Jump to postI found this article interesting- highlights some of the behind the scenes architecture efforts with respect to the construction/expansion at PDX.
https://pamplinmedia.com/but/239-news/4 ... home-pwoff
Low ceilings up north at Seatac...looks like a DL A350 just diverted to PDX. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/DAL166/history/20190530/0710Z/RJAA/KPDX I do hope someone captured some photos!! Same here! Wouldn't have made it from PSU to PDX on MAX in time and couldn't miss class today. First A350...
Jump to postName a better airport....I'll wait https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4Zb8CwXsAAUpKi.jpg Indy has a great airport, but there are other great ones out there. PDX, AUS, RDU also come to mind as really great airports. PDX there is no need for bottled water as they have water refill stations (I know a lot of...
Jump to postName a better airport....I'll wait https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4Zb8CwXsAAUpKi.jpg Indy has a great airport, but there are other great ones out there. PDX, AUS, RDU also come to mind as really great airports. PDX there is no need for bottled water as they have water refill stations (I know a lot of...
Jump to postAt what expense to the CDG flight? Excellent question. LHR-IND would get boosts with cargo based upon the RR plant in Indy if the the CFM (GE/Safran) model holds true (CVG-CDG). The pax numbers would also, supposedly, be better because of Indy and London businesses ties (RR and Eli Lilly). I think ...
Jump to postI think the other point to be made here is let's not forget BNA is to LHR. If IND had its lone TATL route to LHR, which we know is the #1 TATL destination, our LFs would likely be on par with what BA is getting at BNA. So there's reason for optimism, I think. Possibly, I do think AMS would have bee...
Jump to postLegacy carriers do not seem to be interested in opening up any additional hubs. Utilizing the large, efficient hubs seems to be trend. The need for a UAL hub in SE is overstated in my opinion and technically IAD is a "southern" hub as it's in VA. To further illustrate my point- the actual ...
Jump to postThat link is to a story that is nearly 4 months old. I wouldn’t expect another Europe flight unless IND can prove it can support the CDG flight. It very well may be able to but time will tell. Although I don't want to celebrate success before the fat lady sings; she's warming up, her name is Edith ...
Jump to postIts been pretty quiet as of late in terms of new routes, I think the last new route was F9 SAN which was announced 6 months ago at least. However, this quote from the Exec Director implies there could be some new announcements very soon https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2018/08/15/indianapolis-ai...
Jump to postThat's pretty much my view of it all in a nutshell. NK, F9 and WN have all tried a good number of routes from PDX, and a very large number of them have since been pulled. Now it's SY's turn, so we'll have to see how they do. The issue with AS starting longer and thinner routes to smaller markets fr...
Jump to postI get that SEA is building up rapidly and has seen impressive new gains the past few years. However, if Delta and Alaska's long term play is to pull back at Portland and funnel passengers through SEA, it will open an opportunity for someone like American to build up a greater presence. PDX is a pro...
Jump to postI get that SEA is building up rapidly and has seen impressive new gains the past few years. However, if Delta and Alaska's long term play is to pull back at Portland and funnel passengers through SEA, it will open an opportunity for someone like American to build up a greater presence. PDX is a prov...
Jump to postI'm all about city pride, but you are out of your mind. CHS getting BA service is proving the complete opposite of what you are trying to prove. There are so many cities that qualify for an Asia flight ahead of IND, especially for JAL. It's always nice to dream big CHS proves my point exactly. It i...
Jump to postFrankly, airports like Indy don’t have the luxury of turning away airlines. If Sun Country was interested in Indy, the airport administration would welcome them with open arms.
Jump to postStranding people in the US is one thing. Sttanding them in another country because getting them home is expensive or inconvenient is inexcusable. Indy already is served by Allegient and Frontier. Allegient has been called out for its questionable maintenance record so it's not completely fair to ch...
Jump to postYes Cincinnati should surpass Cleveland and Pittsburgh in passenger traffic soon. Speaking of CLE/PIT....I do A LOT of traveling (specifically to the midwest and south) for my work and it's been great to see those cities climb out of their slumps....along with Cincinnati and Detroit and too an exte...
Jump to postYou're correct about Cincinnati....it is a city that's no longer depressed....it was for awhile....but it's trying to make a comeback. There's a reason Cincinnati's nickname was Cincinasty though. But yes it's definitely making a comeback...getting new airlines, a beautiful waterfront park along th...
Jump to postThe fact is both Delta and Alaska funnel as many people they can to Seattle or Los Angeles and with that, PDX will be left out on major expansion from the nationals. I believe the next major international flight will be from a foreign carrier. Some of the intl airlines at SEA even admit they depend...
Jump to postTo me, connecting via SEA is a last resort and I typically avoid doing so. SEA does have a number of options to fly, but it's not a pleasant experience. If I have to connect internationally, I much prefer Vancouver over Seattle. I honestly don't view SEA as an option that I would drive up to if I ne...
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