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Old Apr 9, 2017 | 12:54 am
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Originally Posted by TA
How does UA find out about special events that cause high demand and allow for adjusting of fleet allocation or frequencies?
Airlines have people that track major events -- sporting events, conventions, ....

Originally Posted by TA
I'm sure many of you know that this August 21, there will be a solar eclipse that passes through Jackson WY. ...
and significant more than just Jackson Hole, the path goes coast to coast USA and greatest duration is much farther east -- Southern Illinois, Western Kentucky, St. Louis, MO. No particular reason for UA to focus on JAC versus many other locations. Multiple UA serviced airports are in the path.
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