Originally Posted by GWU ESIA STUDENT
I remember reading somewhere that the only reason that DL flies mainline to DAB is to transport bodies back north. Apparently this is a huge money maker for Delta between FL and the Northeast. Does anyone know if this is true?
Flying bodies out of Florida is big business for many carriers as so many people move/retire there, but want to be buried back home. As mentioned before Delta allows Funeral Home Directors to earn FF miles when they ship bodies with them.
Last edited by MKEbound; Feb 3, 2006 at 3:02 pm