Originally Posted by
econometrics
Having been in PRG, BUD and WAW all during peak tourist season this summer, I can easily say that the American tourist presence in PRG and BUD far outweighs any American presence I felt in WAW.
WAW would have to justify more seasonal, business travel to gain a direct nonstop. And then, I would expect UA to get their long before AA does.
The 3x daily BA WAW flights easily handle any ex-US traffic right now.
BUD and PRG dont have long haul carriers any longer(BUD has WIZZ a LCC but no widebodys) WAW has LOT which has 787s and flys to a few US citys, so if LO doesnt fly into PHL there must be good reason, why would AA think they could make a go of it if LO doesnt think they can, or LO sees better citys to target before PHL.
LO which flew into only JFK at times is now 2x to JFK and also a flight to EWR, could be the 2x is during peak season.I think ORD is other city they fly into along with YYZ and LAX.