Why not SLC?
Sep 16, 2005, 8:41 am
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Originally Posted by Chugach
I remember hearing rumblings that when the AS/DL codeshare started, it might mean the end of year-round DL service in ANC. Fortunately for us, that never happened. DL must do pretty well in ANC, since they run a 763 up here through most of the winter alongside a 757.
I also remember hearing rumors that AS had leased gate space at SLC in anticipation of starting service. Don't know what became of that. However, I would suspect that if DL reduces service to SEA or ANC, or even PDX, in the wake of bankruptcy that AS/QX might try and fill the gap, similar to DFW. SLC would seem like a pretty natural addition to the current AS route system, especially with Park City nearby.
I also remember hearing rumors that AS had leased gate space at SLC in anticipation of starting service. Don't know what became of that. However, I would suspect that if DL reduces service to SEA or ANC, or even PDX, in the wake of bankruptcy that AS/QX might try and fill the gap, similar to DFW. SLC would seem like a pretty natural addition to the current AS route system, especially with Park City nearby.
Sep 16, 2005, 10:49 am
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[QUOTE=Chugach]I remember hearing rumblings that when the AS/DL codeshare started, it might mean the end of year-round DL service in ANC. Fortunately for us, that never happened. DL must do pretty well in ANC, since they run a 763 up here through most of the winter alongside a 757.
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Well, DL seems to have a lot of widebody aircraft on its hands. They have to fly them somewhere! Given that they just filed bankruptcy, I bet many of these aircraft will be returned to the lessor.
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Well, DL seems to have a lot of widebody aircraft on its hands. They have to fly them somewhere! Given that they just filed bankruptcy, I bet many of these aircraft will be returned to the lessor.
Sep 16, 2005, 1:59 pm
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Originally Posted by formeraa
Well, DL seems to have a lot of widebody aircraft on its hands. They have to fly them somewhere! Given that they just filed bankruptcy, I bet many of these aircraft will be returned to the lessor.
On further reflection, I think AS might even be more likely to do ANC-SLC as opposed to SEA or PDX-SLC due to the lack of low fare competition, if Delta does reduce capacity to Anchorage as a result of bankruptcy.