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Old Apr 4, 2016, 2:43 am
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tusphotog
 
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Originally Posted by LBJ
"Business Select" is not "business class". Yes, they both have "business" in their name, but I suspect even WN would not try to make that equivalence.
WN doesn't market BS as "business class." Some think it's a good offering, some don't.

Originally Posted by makfan
I have been wondering that, but the logistics of airline mergers make this something that won't happen for at least a couple of years after any merger closes. Even if they get their combined operating certificate fairly quickly, they have to get the crews in place to move planes from one route to another, as until all contracts are combined they can't have AS crew fly VX planes and vice-versa (AA is still internally distinguishing US and AA equipment, crews, etc.)
I suspect this will be a lot like WN-FL: a gradual drawdown of PMVX equipment, and the VX crews folded into AS.

This is going to be interesting to watch unfold. The Eskimo is a lot different now than before. At least my VX points won't be totally worthless.
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