Originally Posted by
norse_aztec
Airbus343, that's quite an impassioned post in support of IB. But to say that IB "in the last 10 years haven't made a mistake" regarding frequencies and destinations is probably a claim that even Iberia wouldn't make. But rather than debate that and your other statements, I'm more interested in your comments concerning new NA destinations in 2008. You say that they will fly to SFO, LAX, and YYZ in 2008. Is that an opinion, or is there something supporting this statement?
Well, in my opinion it is still too early to see SFO & LAX & Canada destinations all together. However, it's true that IB wants to open a flight to California, and the managers claimed it could be either SFO, LAX, or even both. So we will get one for sure, and maybe both. A destination in Canada (probably YYZ) is very likely to appear, since Canada is served through the US.
Also take into account that IB and AA are forescasting to implement a new agreement (similar to the one that currently applies in the MAD/BCN - LHR/LGW flights) next january 2008 that would imply that both airlines would share the profits in the flights jointly operated (it is expected the frequencies to be divided by two and each airline to operate the 50% of the flights). So, more routes are due to be opened next year.