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Old Aug 24, 2017, 11:48 am
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Originally Posted by MIDWESTERNFLYER
Not sure what you are on about....
Simply stating that this whole thread has been absurd, as is the notion that DL is about to announce something. It's just another self-feeding FT and A.net rumor machine.

Once the press picks up something firm, then I'll listen.
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Old Aug 24, 2017, 11:58 am
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Originally Posted by WWads

Once the press picks up something firm, then I'll listen.
http://www.insideindianabusiness.com...tional-nonstop
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Old Aug 24, 2017, 12:09 pm
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Originally Posted by MIDWESTERNFLYER
An article about IND's incentives. Hardly news. Politicians always talk big, especially about matters in which they are intimately involved, and stand to gain from.
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Originally Posted by MIDWESTERNFLYER
Mentions zero about DL, muchless any airline actually looking to take the offer.
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Old Aug 24, 2017, 12:28 pm
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As a IND based DM... Would love this. Especially since I work for a German firm with a lot of European based clients. I typically fly 3-6 TATL flights a year (AMS, FRA, CDG, BRU, BAR) and would probably increase that if I didn't need to connect 1x or 2x to get to where I needed to go.

I've mostly heard rumors that IND was looking for something with the UK - which is why I was surprised to see something mentioned about AMS or CDG.

Bring it on!

Oh and IND was THE hub for ATA
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Old Aug 24, 2017, 1:17 pm
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I don't really see DL, AA, or UA starting an international flight from IND ever. IND is a small airport for a small metro area. It's not a hub for anyone. At least you can fly to most everyone's hub from there and then fly off internationally from an actual hub.
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Old Aug 24, 2017, 1:24 pm
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Originally Posted by WWads
An article about IND's incentives. Hardly news. Politicians always talk big, especially about matters in which they are intimately involved, and stand to gain from.
You didn't watch the video.... The Secretary of Commerce for Indiana is involved in the process because the state is providing incentives.

The director of the airport also said an announcement about TATL was likely in the fall...
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Old Aug 24, 2017, 1:25 pm
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Originally Posted by flyerCO
Mentions zero about DL, muchless any airline actually looking to take the offer.
Watch the video it talks about AMS and LON
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Originally Posted by SJC ORD LDR
I don't really see DL, AA, or UA starting an international flight from IND ever. IND is a small airport for a small metro area. It's not a hub for anyone. At least you can fly to most everyone's hub from there and then fly off internationally from an actual hub.
It would all depend on whether area companies are willing to sign contracts and pay for seat guarantees.

RDU isn't a hub, but has service to LHR and CDG. Same for a dozen other medium-sized cities.
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Originally Posted by SJC ORD LDR
I don't really see DL, AA, or UA starting an international flight from IND ever. IND is a small airport for a small metro area. It's not a hub for anyone. At least you can fly to most everyone's hub from there and then fly off internationally from an actual hub.
I guess we will see then....
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Old Aug 24, 2017, 4:25 pm
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Originally Posted by SJC ORD LDR
I don't really see DL, AA, or UA starting an international flight from IND ever. IND is a small airport for a small metro area. It's not a hub for anyone. At least you can fly to most everyone's hub from there and then fly off internationally from an actual hub.
Perhaps IND will be WOWed pretty soon?
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Old Aug 24, 2017, 4:42 pm
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Originally Posted by SamuelS
Perhaps IND will be WOWed pretty soon?
Yes or possibly Norwegian 3-4 flights/week.
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Old Aug 24, 2017, 4:44 pm
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Originally Posted by SamuelS
Perhaps IND will be WOWed pretty soon?
Originally Posted by readywhenyouare
Yes or possibly Norwegian 3-4 flights/week.
I doubt it...
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Old Aug 24, 2017, 4:48 pm
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Originally Posted by SCMConsult

Oh and IND was THE hub for ATA
I don't know if I would really call it a hub for ATA. Yes, you could connect in IND but not many did and by the time ATA was doing that kind of thing much, they were doing it at Midway.
Originally Posted by SJC ORD LDR
IND is a small airport for a small metro area.
I promise you that it isn't because of any "civic pride" or anything that I see here. I am not sold that the market will support such a flight but what is your standard for small? It is the 15th largest city and 34th largest MSA. And the airport itself has plenty of room for growth of whatever, sans the A380.
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Old Aug 24, 2017, 5:05 pm
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Originally Posted by MIDWESTERNFLYER
I doubt it...
WOW is certainly targeting the midwest though. DTW, CLE, CVG and STL all announced just the other day.
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