Which Routes Will AA Cut Now? (as of late May 2008)
May 22, 08, 9:31 pm
#31
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Originally Posted by aviationkiwi
I would expect for STL to take another hit on both frequencies and switch some more MD80's to RJ's.
AA is trying to move more of the St. Louis-based TransState RJs to Miami, but they are facing a lot of reluctance for unions who fail to grasp basic economics.
May 23, 08, 11:52 am
#32
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Originally Posted by MAH4546
*Significant reductions in the little remaining SJC RJ flying
May 23, 08, 1:14 pm
#33
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Originally Posted by dieuwer2
Speaking about loss making... AAward flights are madness and contribute to the losses.
Granted, AAnytime awards might displace revenue flying, but they are minuscule in number.
May 23, 08, 1:30 pm
#34
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Originally Posted by 3Cforme
On the basis of this post, http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...72#post9525272, 2 hours flight time and the IATA's Jet A index for 5/16/08, it costs $12.57 more per seat to fly an MD-80 DFW-ORD than it would a 737-800. That can clearly be worth it in terms of schedule frequency for business travelers.
By that same math, it means that the total fuel cost per seat for that MD-80 is only $52.14. With an average load factor of 75%, that should work out pretty well with average fares.
Some people take every opportunity to dump on MD-80s regardless of the math.
I don't know how AA maintains service to all cities with 12% service cuts, especially when major hubs look to be set for no reduction, but I know better than to argue routes with MAH4546.
By that same math, it means that the total fuel cost per seat for that MD-80 is only $52.14. With an average load factor of 75%, that should work out pretty well with average fares.
Some people take every opportunity to dump on MD-80s regardless of the math.
I don't know how AA maintains service to all cities with 12% service cuts, especially when major hubs look to be set for no reduction, but I know better than to argue routes with MAH4546.
May 23, 08, 2:26 pm
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Originally Posted by DataPlumber
LIT-NRT is definately getting the axe.
May 23, 08, 2:40 pm
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Originally Posted by aamilesslave
I would have to see some hard evidence before believing this. It's been a long time since I've found a low fare to LAS. I've been paying 2x more than last year.
May 23, 08, 2:45 pm
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Originally Posted by mdsimants
Better than down-gauge to a Regional Jet....
May 23, 08, 7:27 pm
#38
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Originally Posted by 3Cforme
I don't know how AA maintains service to all cities with 12% service cuts, especially when major hubs look to be set for no reduction, but I know better than to argue routes with MAH4546.
I agree it will be difficult to maintain service to every city, but that is the plan. Oakland is the only station cut currently planned. Of course, what AA says today isn't necessarily what will happen on June 14th when we should be able to see the new schedules.
May 23, 08, 8:14 pm
#39
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Originally Posted by KD5MDK
I'm reasonably happy with MD80s myself, especially if I can sit AB...
Of course the opposite holds true if you tell me my upgrade is guaranteed to clear!
May 29, 08, 3:10 pm
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Originally Posted by dieuwer2
Speaking about loss making... AAward flights are madness and contribute to the losses. I bet that AA will drastically cut award availability and at the same time raise redemption levels. AA would be mad to give away free flights if they could sell the seat instead.
Originally Posted by CO FF
That is wrong in so many ways...
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=828678
http://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?...ardChanges.jsp
