Originally Posted by
kop84
Poor NRT, the little engine that could for so very long. Will DL even be there in 3-5 years?
I'm not really concerned about ATL/PVG I think it will do just fine...although I am slightly surprised, I guess I should say more disappointed than surprised, that it didn't go to MSP. I know the Mall of America (MoA) is desperate for anyone to add a direct flight from MSP to China.
Originally Posted by
kop84
Totally agree that most 5th freedom routes are dead or dying.
Delta's CEO, as recently as a couple months ago, said the airline remains committed to the "island" flights from Tokyo-Narita: Honolulu, Saipan, Palau, and Guam.
I also think Manila will remain because the Filipino-American community is dispersed so much that connecting through Tokyo-Narita accommodates passengers from multiple gateways.
Singapore is always full in business-class.