Originally Posted by
DlRes
Because most of the fares going to Africa are just that Bulk and let me tell you, TA's know about the flights and are selling them like there is no tomorrow. Just take a look at ATL-LOS some flights are already oversold.
ATL-LOS bookings are pretty amazing so far; here's the first 12 days' availability at this point:
12/3/07 J9 D9 I9 Y9 B9 M9 H9 Q6 K0 L0 U0 T0 (Inaugural flight)
12/4/07 J9 D9 I9 Y9 B9 M9 H7 Q5 K0 L0 U0 T0
12/5/07 J9 D9 I9 Y9 B4 M0 H0 Q0 K0 L0 U0 T0
12/6/07 J9 D9 I9 Y9 B9 M0 H0 Q0 K0 L0 U0 T0
12/7/07 J9 D9 I9 Y9 B9 M0 H0 Q0 K0 L0 U0 T0
12/8/07 J9 D9 I9 Y9 B9 M0 H0 Q0 K0 L0 U0 T0
12/9/07 J9 D9 I9 Y9 B9 M0 H0 Q0 K0 L0 U0 T0
12/10/07 J9 D9 I9 Y9 B2 M0 H0 Q0 K0 L0 U0 T0
12/11/07 J9 D9 I9 Y8 B1 M0 H0 Q0 K0 L0 U0 T0
12/12/07 J9 D9 I9 Y7 B0 M0 H0 Q0 K0 L0 U0 T0
12/13/07 J9 D9 I9 Y3 B0 M0 H0 Q0 K0 L0 U0 T0
12/14/07 J9 D9 I9 Y8 B0 M0 H0 Q0 K0 L0 U0 T0
Based on the strong advance bookings for ATL-LOS, it's not a surprise that they're already going for JFK-LOS. Also, the other carrier serving LOS and ACC is North American, and service is only a few times weekly. I guess DL is trying to get a headstart in LOS before CO comes in (which won't be until at least 2009 with their new 787s).