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Old Feb 7, 2019, 3:30 pm
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DOT starts new proceeding for added HND slots

DOT is out this afternoon with an order inviting proposals for a dozen new daytime flights to Tokyo Haneda airport. Even if Delta gets just three slots (SEA, ATL, DTW), I expect that would be the end of Delta's service to Narita. I'd say 4 slots is far more likely, which means one of PDX/HNL/SIN/MNL would also move. No matter what, though, by Summer Season 2020, I suspect Delta will have Gatwick'd Narita.

Current NRT service:
HA: HNL 1x
AA: ORD, DFW, LAX all 1x
UA: ORD, DEN, HNL, IAH, LAX, EWR, SFO, IAD all 1x and GUM 3x

So, most likely distribution is 1 to Hawaiian, 3 to American, and then either 4-4 Delta/United or 5-3 Delta/United because of United's JV with ANA.

Will be fascinating to watch. I suspect Delta will seek seven — then the question becomes what would they forego if they only get five.

Here's the full order:

https://airlineinfo.com/ostpdf103/476.pdf

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