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Old Feb 5, 2012, 1:39 am
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Originally Posted by DELLAS
Both parties are looking at it , OA especially as it would fit nicely with their plans and add to their network along with the new ATH-TLV route recently announced. They could then offer BUD to TLV/CAI/LCA and Greek Islands Via ATH. Time will tell.
Is BUD to ATH and these destinations a lucrative business route? I suspect not, so any carrier who enters must plan to sell lots of deeply discounted coach seats. Can it be profitable?
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