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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 11:00 am
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Originally Posted by DownUnderFlyer
Why would DL buy into a carrier like JL at all? Maybe it is just me but I think this would be quite a risky investment.
JL would provide a ton of connecting possibilities for DL in Asia. With NW's NRT hub in the fold, DL wants more connections there in additional what it serves with its own mental (still NW at the moment, I guess). Risky investment during this economic climate, but probably a boon when the economy rebounds.

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