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Nov 21, 2016 | 8:49 am

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kop84

Join Date: Apr 2011

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Fanjet

Then why would the DoT have an issue with QF and AA doing so?

Quote:

Originally Posted by bse118

Because, in their view, the competitive landscape, and thus competitive impact, is different now than it was when the DL/VA arrangement was approved

For DL/VA you're looking at #3US/#2AZ (DL may have passed UA, I can't recall for sure) And the AZ flights should look more like
1:QF
2: <blank>
3: <blank>
4: VA

For AA/QF you're looking at #1US/#1AZ

It's a surprising move by the DOT for sure, but justifiable either way.

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