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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 6:13 pm
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Originally Posted by phllax
This is great news, especially for LAX.

The only problem with the LAX Eastbound frequencies is that the first flight of the morning isn't until 10:50, which allows for connections from SEA and SFO. US has 2 of its flights out by then. All 3 frequencies in both directions are clearly aimed at LAX pax and not really PHL originating pax. I hope they make some adjustments once the service is up and running, but this could be more of a funtion of available gates earlier in the morning at T3.

I don't know what to think of UA and DL's reactions, but I think UA might bring back the 2nd frequency and DL might bail if their westbound connecting feed to SYD and/or HND isn't good enough.
I don't see UA bringing back additional frequencies after abandoning route. DL's entrance was kind of intriguing, so it's interesting to see how it's holding up.

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