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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 1:24 pm
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
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.
Correct. DL gave up 42 Slot pairs at DCA in exchange for 132 Slot Pairs at LGA. DL had to cut some routes, but DL still has a very strong presence with almost hourly flights to ATL, JFK, DTW, flights to MEM, CVG, SLC, LAX (via AS) etc.

DCA is business traveler heavy/government busy airport and DL won't give up on that service.
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