Originally Posted by
mersk862
DL can find better uses for a 757/767 than BOS-LHR. For CDG, let AF have that route. DL gets 50% of the money anyway under the JV. 2x A340 is more than sufficient. As for AMS, the current setup of a A333 and a 757-200 is fine.
As for flights to LAX, I discussed that earlier. DL would be just as well to take a pile of money and set it on fire here. With JetBlue and Virgin on this route, it will be extremely low-yield.
In my humble opinion, AF's 1x daily 744 is not an acceptable frequency for CDG-BOS. Perhaps an arrangement somewhat like the 2x AMS where AF operates an A332 and DL operates a 757, keeping capacity relatively flat and allowing for more connecting beyond options. Agree on LHR and AMS, although who knows what kind of corporate contracts AA walks away with because Delta isn't serving LHR or LAX. Maybe one day when LHR slots start growing on trees.
As I think I mentioned in the other threat, Delta should restart 1x LAX that connects with the Sydney and Hawaii routes, thereby not exposing all the capacity to the "bloodbath" and keeping a presence on an important route. A route I was very surprised was ever dropped, regardless of fuel.