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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 7:04 pm
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Originally Posted by edgewood49
I would tend to agree if their numbers are promising, remember it's one thing to do seasonal another to do year round in Alaska. Frankly would much prefer AS metal in the middle of the winter than someone else's with drivers that don't routinely fly this type of weather.

Let's not forget Air Florida at DCA many years ago. Sunshine pilots flying ice and snow did not mix. Just saying
I'm not clear how your argument is relevant. DL has provided year round service to ANC for years now, with variable frequency from MSP and SLC. Why would their pilots suddenly have difficulty operating SEA - ANC year round?
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