AA/US Network Changes at DCA/LGA Announced
Jan 15, 2014, 2:36 pm
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AA/US Network Changes at DCA/LGA Announced
Source: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...240337701.html
American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today announced the planned network adjustments resulting from the required divestiture of slots and related assets at Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). The divestitures, which enabled American Airlines and US Airways to complete their merger, were mandated by the previously announced settlements with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the States of Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
Jan 15, 2014, 2:58 pm
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Nothing major (to me personally) lost from DCA. DCA - BTV is a big one for me so I'm glad to see that one is still there.
A little surprised to see Jacksonville NC, Fayetteville NC, and Pensacola FL, go away due to their proximity to military bases(and obviously DCA's proximity to the Pentagon). My guess is they're betting that after a few months of those routes not existing the Pentagon via the Senate / House will make sure that flight is restored either on AA/US or another airline. Can't see those from the military trekking out to IAD from the Pentagon to get on those flights
I'm also really glad to see a second DCA - LAX flight will be put in place of the DCA- SAN flight. One can only hope the timing for the new one will be better (early morning and a red-eye would be great)
A little surprised to see Jacksonville NC, Fayetteville NC, and Pensacola FL, go away due to their proximity to military bases(and obviously DCA's proximity to the Pentagon). My guess is they're betting that after a few months of those routes not existing the Pentagon via the Senate / House will make sure that flight is restored either on AA/US or another airline. Can't see those from the military trekking out to IAD from the Pentagon to get on those flights
I'm also really glad to see a second DCA - LAX flight will be put in place of the DCA- SAN flight. One can only hope the timing for the new one will be better (early morning and a red-eye would be great)
Jan 15, 2014, 3:09 pm
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It's interesting to note that DL hubs saw a lot of cuts at DCA as well -- both DTW and MSP are gone, joining ATL which was dropped ages ago.
Jan 15, 2014, 3:14 pm
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Now, when Leahy retires or is carried out, I would start making other plans for that route...
Jan 15, 2014, 3:31 pm
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Jan 15, 2014, 3:53 pm
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It will be a cold day in hell (or VT) before one of the seniormost member of the US Senate (and Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and seniormost member of the Appropriations Committee) -- Patrick Leahy, D-VT -- would allow the only direct service to his state to be terminated. I think you can rest easy on DCA-BTV for the time being.
Now, when Leahy retires or is carried out, I would start making other plans for that route...
Now, when Leahy retires or is carried out, I would start making other plans for that route...
Jan 15, 2014, 4:18 pm
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Here is a quick summary of the changes from our newsroom: American Airlines to Discontinue Service to 20 Destinations as Part of Antitrust Settlement
At Reagan National, American is discontinuing year-round, daily nonstop service to 17 destinations. These include Augusta, Georgia; Detroit, Michigan; Fayetteville, North Carolina, Fort Walton Beach, Florida; Islip, New York; Jacksonville, North Carolina; Little Rock, Arkansas; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Montreal, Canada; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Nassau, Bahamas; and Omaha, Nebraska.
From LaGuardia, American is discontinuing nonstop service to Atlanta, Cleveland, and Minneapolis.
The airline is also adding service from LaGuardia to the following destinations: Charlottesville, Virginia; Dayton, Ohio; Greensboro, North Carolina; Knoxville, Tennessee; Little Rock, Arkansas; Louisville, Kentucky; Norfolk, Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Roanoke, Virginia; and Wilmington, North Carolina. Customers will be able to purchase tickets to these locations starting January 26, for flights starting on April 1.
From LaGuardia, American is discontinuing nonstop service to Atlanta, Cleveland, and Minneapolis.
The airline is also adding service from LaGuardia to the following destinations: Charlottesville, Virginia; Dayton, Ohio; Greensboro, North Carolina; Knoxville, Tennessee; Little Rock, Arkansas; Louisville, Kentucky; Norfolk, Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Roanoke, Virginia; and Wilmington, North Carolina. Customers will be able to purchase tickets to these locations starting January 26, for flights starting on April 1.
Jan 15, 2014, 4:44 pm
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Is they going to stay? I think PHX/LAS-DCA will stay for a while, but I am not quite sure about that.
Actually, they will shifting to LAX. SAN-DCA will be eliminated. Perhaps AS will announce SAN-DCA.
Actually, they will shifting to LAX. SAN-DCA will be eliminated. Perhaps AS will announce SAN-DCA.
Jan 15, 2014, 4:52 pm
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If so I would not be surprised to see them shift their current LAX service to SAN, with an AA codeshare.
Jan 15, 2014, 4:56 pm
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