New US route - confirmed as Charleston

Old Oct 17, 2018, 1:48 pm
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PDX
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CVG

No chance:
HNL/OGG/LIH/KOA/ITO
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Old Oct 17, 2018, 1:49 pm
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Hmmm ... Wiki ... “In addition, CVG is the fastest-growing cargo airport in North America.[8] The airport is a global hub for both Amazon Air and DHL Aviation, handling numerous domestic and international cargo flights every day.[9] Overall, CVG ranks 4th in North America for total cargo operations.[10]”

However, just a random pin in the map, and CVG cargo isn’t necessarily BA cargo.
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Old Oct 17, 2018, 1:59 pm
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Originally Posted by MFCC
The news was in an internal email to Cabin Crew this evening. Just said to expect an announcement within the next few days and thats all.
[Brainy Smurf]Well, that isn't a staff magazine....[/Brainy Smurf]

Having said that, this is yet another brilliant example of BA communications. Once staff were the last to know about events (I had friends who knew from friends that their jobs were disappearing), not some staff might get told something, whilst the remainder of the company get zilch.

One thing is for certain, I'll give Network Development a Christmas gift of a world atlas. I think they need it.
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Old Oct 17, 2018, 2:00 pm
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Originally Posted by opalfruit
High candidates:
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PIT
I think you've missed an episode!
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Old Oct 17, 2018, 2:01 pm
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Can't be Pittsburgh as it's already been announced. Out of selfishness I'm hoping for St Louis. However, hopefully it'll be a destination not already served by another carrier.

Edit: Ah, I got beaten to it

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Old Oct 17, 2018, 2:03 pm
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Please be CMH!! Cincinnati already has DL to CDG, I believe.
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Old Oct 17, 2018, 2:04 pm
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Originally Posted by orbitmic
I think you've missed an episode!
Oops! I certainly have! I'd heard about BNA and MSY, but didn't know about PIT! In that case, throw CVG onto my shortlist instead.
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Old Oct 17, 2018, 2:06 pm
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My top three:
Portland
Charlotte
St Louis

I wouldn't be surprised if something appears in the local press of the new destination city before BA makes the official announcement.
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Old Oct 17, 2018, 2:14 pm
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I have a lot of friends in Kentucky, and recall flying into Cincinatti from LHR years ago (1998 I believe).

I'm going to say that I think I flew the route with BA, but cannot be certain. I dare say someone can find a way of searching old routes.

My memories from the flight were:

1) It was the first time I'd ever flown long-haul by myself.
2) I had to wear my ticket and passport round my neck, and was escorted through the airport with another passenger as Unaccompanied Minors.
3) The other unaccompanied minor, was a girl who was truly beautiful (in my 13 year old eyes).
4) I was in a smaller economy cabin - I seem to recall it was split by a set of doors.

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Old Oct 17, 2018, 2:27 pm
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It wasn’t BA, was it Delta?
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Old Oct 17, 2018, 2:31 pm
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Originally Posted by bananahead
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Charlotte
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I think it would be a bit strange if they reopened Charlotte just a few years after closing it and doubling AA's effort. It's an AA hub so I suspect AA is better placed to keep the route.

I agree with many of the other suggestions here. STL would have a very strong case I would think. Used to be a major airport at the time of TWA but is still an important metropolis with a lot of good local connections. CVG but personally, I would have thought CLE might have got more potential now that DL stopped flying TATL from there (though of course, conversely one could say that if it was not worth DL's while BA might struggle, but for DL, it's just too close to DTW, and conversely DL too strong in DTW so I'd be surprised if BA attacked them there). I do think PDX and SLC have potential though they also have competition. Dark horses: some pointless airport in an area already served like Hartford or something and lovely San Antonio.
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Old Oct 17, 2018, 2:32 pm
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Fingers crossed for MSP
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Old Oct 17, 2018, 2:33 pm
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Originally Posted by Can I help you
It wasnt BA, was it Delta?
Yes, DL used to fly CVG to LHR and CDG but now they've only kept CDG.
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Old Oct 17, 2018, 2:37 pm
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Old Oct 17, 2018, 2:45 pm
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Lets all look at the DY route map and guess...!

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