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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 6:01 pm
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Originally Posted by jiburi
I doubt NW will drop KOA out of the SEA-OGG-KOA-SEA route, since NW is taking advantage of the KOA's longer runway. KOA stop is made due to OGG's short runway. With full fuel, full passenger, and 757-300's slow climb, it'll require longer runway. With the KOA stop, NW was able to leave OGG with less fuel, and requiring shorter runway.

Jiburi
Exactly! I don't see NW giving up its SEA-Hawaii routes anytime soon -- even with AS's entry into the market. It seems that HA might reduce their 2nd non-stop at some point, but I don't think NW is going to just give in (NW is no AA!).
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