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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 12:37 pm
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Originally Posted by Bagels
How would downsizing ATL/HNL be useful for DL?

MSP/HNL was cancelled because of continuing economic challenges. With oil now trading 60% higher compared to when the cancellation was announced, what makes you think a 763 would revive this route? MSP/HNL's biggest challenge is the lack of local traffic on what's a low-yielding long-haul.

And how would operating a sub-fleet of 763ER be beneficial for DL, especially considering the stubborn DALPA?
So I'm guessing your just taking shots with no facts to back it up.

I would love to hear what DALPA would have to do with this?
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