Originally Posted by
national47
Delta may have a contract to fly freight that helps support the flight.
Bingo. GE Aviation and SNECMA fly turbofan engine parts back and forth daily. That is why this flight is not only empty, but still flies 7 days a week. Self loading cargo is just icing on the cake.
Originally Posted by NYBanker
(2) This flight's days are numbered. This flight is a legacy of the CVG hub days; I'd put the over-under at one-two years before it is gone for good.
False. The other 6 TATL flights are long gone and this one would have followed immediately after those if it were going to go. Additionally, the would have cut it from 7 days a week to much less frequently if it was truly on the way out. See above.