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Jul 10, 2011 | 5:29 pm

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RealHJ

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Originally Posted by Denolloyd

Actually, they kinda sorta did with offering "beach market" service.

"Delta appreciates and supports the Department's decision to allocate slots for Detroit- Haneda service; however, Delta is willing and prepared to operate the slots on an interim basis for beach market service, should the Department be inclined to allow the temporary use of slots at alternative gateways."

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/a...ak-on-det.html

Ah, so DL had the same thoughts as I did just now.

I thought they would, as DL did ask for HNL-HND initially and didn't get it (and HA asked for two HNL-HND slots, but just got one, and then appealed it with DoT saying that there is so much demand there and too little supply HNL-NRT - I think only some ~3000 seats daily total combined, while I think nearly twice more could be fairly easily filled - that they really need it).

Would make sense. Instead of letting the slot sit empty, even if just temporary/interim basis, operate HNL-HND if DTW-HND is suspended (and then later I wouldn't be surprised that the temporary/interim here becomes permanent).

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