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Old Apr 20, 2021 | 4:51 pm
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Why not AA 787-8 service DCA-LAX ?

With domestic travel coming back faster than international, why not swap AA 321's for 788's for the two DCA-LAX round trips?

With the end of the dreaded gate 35X today and opening of the beautiful new commuter terminal, AA could launch this around a "we love DCA" campaign which could include the new terminal and upgraded LAX experience -- lie flat seats, upgraded food and beverage service...Hollywood types and west coast congress people ($$$) would love it! Plus what a great way to get to all of those west coast AA connections in LAX one-stop from DCA. Also an opportunity to drive west coast traffic to/thru LAX from IAD to DCA screwing United.

There is a mistaken belief that 2-isle aircraft cannot operate at DCA - that is untrue. Several years ago Delta operated a scheduled B767 DCA-ATL. The issue is with gates that can handle larger aircraft. Now that Eagle operations have moved to the new commuter terminal, AA could upgrade one gate on the north pier (41 or 45?) to accommodate a 788.
Proof Delta Flew Boeing 767s to DCA!
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