Originally Posted by
indufan
The AUS hub will happen someday from someone and I think Delta is the best position to assume that role. But yes, significant infrastructure has to happen there to make it happen. DFW dehub was a liittle less than 25 years ago...maybe 2000 or so. Definitely DL's weakest domestic spot is south and west Texas. They, and SkyWest, could still push a little harder in the intermountain west and the north-south routes in the far west traditionally dominated by AS.
Delta operates non-stop FLIGHTS from DTW and ATL to ABE.
On what planet is WN not a major airline? They are number one in market share in many, many markets.
The Austin Hub has been created. AA created a mini Hub there. WN also has a decent sized focus city there