Originally Posted by
bradleyl12
Looks like four new beyond-perimeter flights will be added:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/trans...rport-flights/
The deal is currently still pending. Assuming four flights are added, here is my prediction on airlines/routes:
AA: AUS
AS: SAN
DL: SEA
WN: SAT
I am figuring that SAN and SAT will be Air21 slots to ensure they receive service (and try to limit incentives for further slot additions/beyond perimeter exemptions). Any additional thoughts?
Still a ways to go before this becomes a reality, but it does seem to have momentum as a compromise. Your predictions make sense, except that I believe DL really wants to restore their second SLC. Since they have been the biggest advocate of these new slots, perhaps they will get two pairs...?
My "wish list" - will never happen, lol...
UA - DEN (AM departure, PM return - would open up a lot of new connection options in both directions for DCA flyers)
DL - SLC (AM departure, PM return - would open up a lot of new connection options in both directions for DCA flyers)
AA - SAN (restores service provided by US moved to LAX under AA acquisition)
AS - SNA (great SoCal addition to 4x LAX)