Originally Posted by
Indelaware
When DL diverted it was their reputation. When FAA banned, DL had political cover to cancel flights. Now that FAA has lifted the ban, it is their reputation on the line, and less so, DL's.
All politics are local.
I agree especially after hearing the interviews Anderson was giving before the FAA lifted the Ban. I know UA immediately said their flights (2) will be flying over today. What I dont know is when did US (AA) decide to fly as well , could be if US was #2 then DL really couldnt simply stand on the sidelines and be the odd man out, and let its flyers go on UA or US and maybe lose them (or could be US was #3 and tehy jumped in for teh reason given)
But all 3 carriers will be sending their reg daily flights today and all the flights are far from being empty
I wonder what UA will end up doing with its plane heading over as 84 since it CXed its normal return flight.They pulled all their crews out so they are left with no one being legal to fly it back as it usually does an immediate turn as the 85.Will the bird sit @ TLV till Sat. UA doesnt have that problem with the 90 that goes at night since it lands at 4 and doesnt fly back till 11pm+, so the 90 will turn around on Fri night as the 91 as it usually does with an already delay of 45 mins due to crew. DL & US shouldnt have a problem except like UAs 91 needing to have a slight delay due to no crews being over there either