Originally Posted by
markis10
I note they have intended to run the A350 but I doubt it will be profitable, the aircraft is severely load limited on the route but that’s unlikely to be an issue post COVID 19 for awhile. The 777 has some saving graces freight wise although VA didn’t help things by going for the smaller cargo door to save a few $$$
Fair enough but it's quite different to say 'I think Delta may cancel the SYD route' vs. '
we won’t be seeing them back to Sydney'
Personally I expect them to continue this route, DL is the largest airline in the world by revenue and in better shape than most US airlines, abandoning a continent feels unlikely to me, especially if they have the aircraft to downscale. But just my opinion, we will see.
AA is a newcomer on this route and to me the most likely dropout (yes they are also one of the biggest airlines but not as financially solid as DL). UA has potenital to reduce their schedule, and QF is dropping the A380. That gives some room for DL even with reduced pax demand.