DL/VS Metal swaps on LHR-LAX/ATL
May 21, 2014, 8:28 am
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DL/VS Metal swaps on LHR-LAX/ATL
http://www.businesstraveller.com/new...lantic-flights
As per Business Traveller, Delta will take over the second VS LHR-LAX flight. It will be operated by a 767 over winter. It is interesting to note that this flight was normally suspended over most of the winter months due to low loads - so by operating the 767 daily it is an increase in capacity for the JV.
VS will in turn take over the first LHR-ATL (VS103 Dep 0925) to be operated by an A330-300
As per Business Traveller, Delta will take over the second VS LHR-LAX flight. It will be operated by a 767 over winter. It is interesting to note that this flight was normally suspended over most of the winter months due to low loads - so by operating the 767 daily it is an increase in capacity for the JV.
VS will in turn take over the first LHR-ATL (VS103 Dep 0925) to be operated by an A330-300
May 21, 2014, 8:37 am
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Very exciting. It'll be nice to see DL metal on LAX-Europe as well as a new international carrier in ATL. I wonder if the capacity that was originally allocated for ORD-LHR is now being used on this LAX flight.
Also, that turn in LAX seems a bit short for a widebody (50 minutes). Perhaps the plane will continue on to JFK instead of back to LHR?
Also, that turn in LAX seems a bit short for a widebody (50 minutes). Perhaps the plane will continue on to JFK instead of back to LHR?
May 21, 2014, 8:48 am
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Even if the aircraft continues to JFK, it still needs to be searched for security. I've always believed that this is why turnarounds require more time for international flights. Catering is mostly organized in advance so that it's just a matter of rolling on the carts and securing them after the plane is at the gate.
May 21, 2014, 10:43 am
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May 21, 2014, 12:59 pm
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I believe the 767 that operates 477 or 417 currently RON's in LAX for one of the morning 767 departures back to JFK. That aircraft can operate the LHR flight and the inbound from LHR will RON and operate a morning flight back to JFK
May 21, 2014, 2:27 pm
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Is VS first nonstop LHR-ATL? Haven't they ever been in ATL before?
Other news, Delta will have 3 RT nonstop DFW-LAX, as well. It will operated E175.
Other news, Delta will have 3 RT nonstop DFW-LAX, as well. It will operated E175.
May 21, 2014, 2:40 pm
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I see why this may be exciting from a passenger perspective (ability to use upgrade certs where you previously couldn't, etc), but can someone please explain the advantage of this from the perspective of both airlines? Seems to be essentially an even swap, so what's their motivation for doing this?
May 21, 2014, 2:56 pm
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I see why this may be exciting from a passenger perspective (ability to use upgrade certs where you previously couldn't, etc), but can someone please explain the advantage of this from the perspective of both airlines? Seems to be essentially an even swap, so what's their motivation for doing this?