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Feb 4, 2016 | 8:47 am

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Originally Posted by davetravels

Could they be doing short runs for some type of expedited training runs? I seem to remember AF doing rapid turns from CDG to LHR with A380s for training purposes.

Yes. Lots of quick cycles to build familiarity by pilot and FA crew. Keeping them hubbed out of ATL (only) at start keeps tech resources closer. DL is due to receive 15 A321s this year - there's plenty of short-haul / high capacity demand out of ATL to keep that few busy.

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