Originally Posted by
applewatchstupid
I think these are just two of many factors that come along. First, China didn't really fully open up flights between the US and China; it is still operating at 1/10th capacity compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the closure of Russian airspace makes it even more challenging for airlines to fly non-stop through the transpacific route.
You make it sound like Delta had cut a bunch of Asian routes during COVID. Even prior to COVID, Delta has been weak in many countries in Asia; mostly relying its partners.
Originally Posted by
flyingdelta
I want to know who the people are doing long weekends in Europe in the post concorde days! Totally get Asia is further but for me its like 2-3 days to get over jetlag so I ain't doing anything personal to either Europe or Asia unless its 2 weeks minimum.
I am on a quick European long weekend trip now
I have been to most of Europe. Don't need to spend the time doing touristy things.
Cheaper airfare, 5-7 hours from the east coast. Easy peasy.