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Old Apr 3, 2016, 11:10 am
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Originally Posted by dayone
VX's load factors increased when it moved from DFW to DAL. How is competing against WN at DAL less desirable than competing against AA's 7 BOS flights at DFW?

B6 could increase service to BOS, add JFK and sublease gate space to DL.
VX might have had better load factors, but that doesn't make for a profitable flight. As for what might happen to the DAL gates, who knows. Maybe they are better off selling them to DL (or another carrier) for top dollar and keeping their Metroplex operation at DFW.
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