Originally Posted by
noflysea
JAL should launch HND-PDX, and the slot that Delta had should be eliminated. Meanwhile, this episode will not help Delta with the Portland flying public. (I’m glad I’m no longer on that other airline message board or I’d be ripping a few new ones on all the Portland-bashing geniuses on there.)
This points out itger issue. Japanese carriers can serve any airport they wish. DOT doesn't impose the same requirement.