Originally Posted by
WRCSolberg
It's a good strategy if you ask me. DL has been reasonably successful in Africa, likely because it's the only carrier on many of those routes. DL is adapt at thinking outside of the box, not just in Africa but in Europe and Asia as well. DL has been flying to Africa for the better part of five years now, one would think if they weren't doing well there, they wouldn't continue to expand into Africa.
Agreed; DL has been very successful in its overseas expansion. A number of years ago, it hired the two executives that pioneered CO's expansion and has duplicated that effort. The recent downturn has affected all carriers with large overseas networks, so its not surprising that DL has canceled many of its routes. It did surprise me how aggressive DL cut back earlier this year when it was clear that the slowdown was real and sustained.