2008 Route Cuts / Changes etc.: Check here for updates (consolidated)
Aug 18, 2008, 7:21 pm
#211
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ATL-LGA is gone, as of Nov 1. I haven't seen this listed anywhere, but was trying to book a Nov flight, and couldn't get any non-stop--when I called reservations to double check, they didn't know about it either...till they put me on hold and checked....he was none too happy either when he came back on the phone. Getting tougher all the time.
Aug 19, 2008, 8:04 pm
#212
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Airtran offers so many daily seats ATL-LGA that DL and AA must find it difficult to make a profit on this route. No surprise that AA pulled the plug.
Aug 19, 2008, 10:06 pm
#213
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ATL-LGA is gone, as of Nov 1. I haven't seen this listed anywhere, but was trying to book a Nov flight, and couldn't get any non-stop--when I called reservations to double check, they didn't know about it either...till they put me on hold and checked....he was none too happy either when he came back on the phone. Getting tougher all the time.
Aug 20, 2008, 6:31 am
#214
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boarding the LGA-ATL early morning last month, the FA overheard me commenting to my son about the empty cabin, (I was hoping AA would not remove the flight)--She said not to worry, AA had the mail contract ....
so much for that theory!
so much for that theory!
Aug 20, 2008, 1:13 pm
#215
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The cut of ATL-LGA is surprising because as recently as March, the flight was profitable.
It did exceptionally well out the gate, hence it became all-S80s. A 5th daily was even supposed to be added in November.
It did exceptionally well out the gate, hence it became all-S80s. A 5th daily was even supposed to be added in November.
Aug 20, 2008, 2:04 pm
#216
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A.net is reporting that AA is bringing back MCO-LGA
LGA-MCO:
AA 1753 850a - 1150a
MCO-LGA:
AA 1756 1240p - 310p
LGA-MCO:
AA 1753 850a - 1150a
MCO-LGA:
AA 1756 1240p - 310p
Aug 20, 2008, 2:26 pm
#217
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LGA seems to be getting gutted (the return of MCO set aside). Direct flights to ATL, PIT, MCO, TPA, FLL, MCI, DCA, BOS, and PBI (might have missed a few more) are or will be gone.
Wonder if BNA, CLT, and RDU will remain(?)
Wonder if BNA, CLT, and RDU will remain(?)
Aug 20, 2008, 11:20 pm
#218
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CLT is going; PBI wasn't cut. RDU and BNA are definitley not going anywhere.
Aug 21, 2008, 9:20 am
#219
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Aug 21, 2008, 9:46 am
#220
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ATL-LGA is gone, as of Nov 1. I haven't seen this listed anywhere, but was trying to book a Nov flight, and couldn't get any non-stop--when I called reservations to double check, they didn't know about it either...till they put me on hold and checked....he was none too happy either when he came back on the phone. Getting tougher all the time.
Is the AC there in jeopardy?
. Safe Travels.
Aug 21, 2008, 12:34 pm
#222
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Hopefully this will help reduce the delays at LGA. Lets hope many other airlines also reduce flights from LGA. PLanes sitting on the run way moving very slowly must use up alot of fuel.
Aug 21, 2008, 1:39 pm
#223
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Aug 21, 2008, 7:08 pm
#224
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I guess under your thinking PANYNJ should stop Jet Blues new terminal construction, AA's & DL's hubs as no feeders will be available for their international flights. This will surely improve PANYNJ bottom line. All that will be left are the international carriers. I am sure the NYC mayor will not mind DL and AA moving international to another city.
Aug 22, 2008, 3:44 am
#225
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Not really, given that you gain an hour when flying west.
This connection is doable from just about anywhere that would logically route through DFW on the way to HNL.