Originally Posted by
shd9
If they had to find a hub, I think PHX is a better choice. With AA retreating in LAX, PHX would enable more connections in the Midwest / Mountain Time Zone Area without a backtrack from DFW. And given the mess in JFK nowadays, it might even be an appealing alternative to major East Coast cities like RDU/CLT/PHL/DCA/MIA. If it can support a LHR flight (in addition a BA PHX-LHR), it should be able to support a HND flight.
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A reminder might be in order that these slots aren't for AA/UA/DL to do with what they please and they can't just switch LAX-HND to PHX, DL wanted to switch its Portland flight to another airport and the DOT said no which is why there is now a slot to HND open to bids. Now DL would make a bid to operate from another US airport but AA/UA can also submit bids.