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Old Oct 18, 2020, 7:49 am
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Originally Posted by af fp
Slightly off-topic but probably not worth starting a new thread as it impacts the size of the offer and thus fares: although the cabins are empty AF has ramped up to three daily JFK rotations, four if one takes the DL codeshare into account. Any guess or insight in the point of doing this? Presence in the market? Further dampen the chances of the upcoming/returning competition of French Bee, Corsair, La Compagnie, AA and UA? Full loads of freight? Keep employees and planes active? Protect slots? Be ready for a quick (and unlikely in my view) re-opening and return of sustained business? Perceived prestige of the route?
I believe it was more a plan that they are trying to execute, but they will quickly step back if needed by cancelling a few flights and consolidating the bookings in the remaining ones.
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