Originally Posted by
ssk1127
I guess the real issue here is whether DL has truly cut service or simply trimmed the number of routes and focused on maximizing hub traffic - I lean towards the latter. Should still be plenty of volume going through those gates.
I think the constraint is in terms of slots, so DL can operate larger aircraft (within reason) for the flights it does have to/from DCA. They can maintain capacity with decreased frequency for some city pairs, although IIRC some nonstop service has been terminated.