Patterns & predictions for DEQM / double EQM in 2013 (consolidated)
Sep 4, 2012, 7:33 am
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chances are 50-50.....they will either have 2x's or not....
Sep 4, 2012, 7:36 am
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This is not even close to true. This implies that there is an even chance of having it or not. Without further information, it is impossible to make a prediction like this. Something with a binary choice (will or won't happen) doesn't have a 50-50 chance. Consider the lottery - either I will or won't win it....but the chance of winning is hardly 50-50 
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Sep 4, 2012, 7:50 am
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Sep 4, 2012, 7:51 am
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Sep 4, 2012, 7:58 am
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DEQM for 2013?
Based upon recent flights, I am seeing a lot more empty seats than previously. If the economy keeps sputtering, I'd bet on it. The cruise lines are starting to discount massively (balconies for under $50 a day) and I think the airlines will be following suit.
Sep 4, 2012, 8:38 am
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Possibly, as part of an exit from bankruptcy/rebranding there might be another month of DEQM freebies as a good will gesture to elites. Of course, if the bankruptcy leads into a USAir merger (which is looking more likely today than a few weeks back) then all bets are off. IIRC neither DL/NW or UA/CO did anything promotions when those airlines combined.
Sep 4, 2012, 8:40 am
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Sep 4, 2012, 8:40 am
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Sep 4, 2012, 9:02 am
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There is no real evidence that any airline is seeing a sizable drop in load factors. Load factors remain near all time highs. I would tend to think that airlines (including) would park a/c in the desert before going on a DEQM binge like we saw in 2009.
Sep 4, 2012, 10:36 am
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Up until a few weeks ago, I would have agreed with you, but this is just in the last few weeks. Also, you are in a hub, and I fly out of FLL. Had 6 empty F/C out of DFW-YVR a few days ago. About 25 (F/Y) empty on the FLL-DFW segment.
Sep 4, 2012, 11:53 am
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Sep 4, 2012, 12:01 pm
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But just perhaps... the "Speculation:" in the title means something, so those who prefer not to speculate or read speculative threads can move on without having to read them. Or is this what they mean by "reminiscence therapy"? 
Sep 4, 2012, 12:34 pm
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? I am thinking about qualifying for the Olympics that year and plan on doing a lot of flying. Probably in the 100 Meters if anyone is wondering, though I may look at swimming.
Sep 4, 2012, 12:43 pm
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How many business travelers take cruise ships to their destination?
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