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Old Apr 8, 2026 | 8:59 am
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Originally Posted by hhdl
though, might mean that DL holds off on US-origin Basic D1 until DTW and ATL get D1 lounges (or maybe the fare rules for US-origin only offer Basic if going through JFK/BOS/SEA/LAX
In which case, we may likely see it before long on the D1 marketed transcons that touch JFK or LAX, since UA has indicated premium transcon will be one of their markets.

At least UA hasn't indicated there will be a cut to earnings for Base Business. (Remember that survey from two years or so ago from DL that contemplated basic premium cabins could have reduced MQD earnings?)
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