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Old Oct 19, 2022 | 6:47 am
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
Are the relevant MSP mechanics/parts handlers and other ground service for these “middle” MSP-AMS flights more on break or between shifts around that time of day?
DL 160 is the first of two or three (apparently depending on the day of the week) daily nonstops from MSP to AMS, although there is an earlier KLM nonstop. It's not the middle flight. It also leaves later than the DL CDG and ICN (not daily) nonstops, but a bit before the LHR nonstop.
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