AA Dropping PIB-MEI
May 12, 19, 9:48 am
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AA Dropping PIB-MEI
This is not a big deal to most, but it appears that the DFW-PIB-MEI-DFW route is ending... Replaced by nonstop service to both airports (if dummy bookings to both airports in December are to be believed).
I’d argue that this was one of the most unique routes in the AA system-I might have to try it before it goes away.
I’d argue that this was one of the most unique routes in the AA system-I might have to try it before it goes away.
May 12, 19, 10:06 am
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Flying what amounts to a triangle was a fairly common practice and is now being replaced by using more appropriate-sized aircraft. The operating costs of the extra rotation are driven up and unless AA can sell, in this case, the intermediate, leg, it becomes hard to support.
May 12, 19, 4:59 pm
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Originally Posted by BOSishome
This is not a big deal to most, but it appears that the DFW-PIB-MEI-DFW route is ending... Replaced by nonstop service to both airports (if dummy bookings to both airports in December are to be believed).
I’d argue that this was one of the most unique routes in the AA system-I might have to try it before it goes away.
I’d argue that this was one of the most unique routes in the AA system-I might have to try it before it goes away.
PIB is getting 2x DFW service and MEI is getting 1x DFW and 1x ORD.
Currently they share 1x DFW and 1x ORD.
It's amazing how getting major airline branded service increases enplanements in these small EAS markets.
May 12, 19, 7:00 pm
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PIB will always have a “special” place in my heart as I was once delayed on a WN charter for about 4 hours after playing at Southern Miss...
The reason... The runway lights were broken😂.
The reason... The runway lights were broken😂.
May 13, 19, 12:21 am
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Originally Posted by PbodyPhoto
Was this AAs only tag route? United has a few (DEN-HYS-SLN-ORD, DEN-PIR-ATY, DEN-JMS-DVL, DEN-PUB-LBL, ORD-PAH-CGI)
May 13, 19, 1:18 am
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Originally Posted by PbodyPhoto
Was this AAs only tag route? United has a few (DEN-HYS-SLN-ORD, DEN-PIR-ATY, DEN-JMS-DVL, DEN-PUB-LBL, ORD-PAH-CGI)
May 13, 19, 9:03 am
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The fare between PIB and MEI is over $300 each way!. You'd think they'd offer something cheap just to fill up a couple of seats.
