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Apr 5, 2006 | 5:46 am

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EnvoyBoy

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Originally Posted by LAX1K to AmWest

I noticed on several different routes, HP flies maybe 4 times a day.. and most get booked or sold out quickly. On the busiest time they have a RJ then switch to mainline later.

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Originally Posted by LAX1K to AmWest

I am just shocked that HP is keep reducing capacity and expect people to fly at their times or availability.

I think you answered your own question. They DO expect people to fly when they want and for the fares they set and your own experience is that the HP expectation is rather realistic. At least on some routes....