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Originally Posted by sbm12
(Post 12366396)
I'd think that DL is trying to exploit and feed the NRT hub, not give it up. :confused:
The fact is that if the Japanese want their carriers to remain competitive, they need to shut down NRT and expand HND instead. I believe NRT is one of the worst thing the Japanese has done since bombing Pearl Harbor. It has been shown again and again having one international and one domestic airport is a disaster. Montreal and Glasgow saw that and reversed course. But the Japanese then built KIX, another white elephant as long as ITM remains. CA and CZ are thriving at PEK and CAN respectively, while MU is a distant third at PVG/SHA even through Shanghai is the largest and most prosperous city in China. I picked up a printed ANA timetable while in Japan. For NH, NRT is "Narita". It is not even listed under "Tokyo". They fly one CRJ and one 320 flight to CTS a day, compared to 25 mostly widebodies from HND. Their international and domestic operations are basically two separate airlines - huge waste in resources. |
Originally Posted by fozz
(Post 12366439)
True, T4 is nice, though the lounge is outside of security so that's a big fat :td:
Once you're at JFK it's not so bad unless you're in T2/T3, but getting to JFK and getting out of JFK be it my car, train or air all sucks. |
Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter
(Post 12366409)
T4 is ^
And the train ride there really isn't that bad - better than EWR in many ways - though with the E train out of service this weekend I'll have to schlep up to NYP to catch my train rather than from my corner. |
Originally Posted by rolov
(Post 12366451)
But you can use the clear lane :-:
To wear? The curb? :) |
Originally Posted by fozz
(Post 12366445)
So when is DL going to announce DMQM? I'm still waiting.
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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter
(Post 12366409)
T4 is ^
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Originally Posted by sbm12
(Post 12366374)
There was a woman (whom I believe was engaged and standing next to her fiancee at the time, though that may have been her sister) and a discussion of exploits in Central Asia so as to acquire the recognition of Air Astana Gold, possibly including murder for hire. I may have been present or playing wingman at some point during this fiasco. :eek: That being said, it was hysterical. Probably not quite as valuable as using the SPG card to cut to the front of the line for the bar, but still pretty awesome.
Also note that my recollection of the events is somewhat tainted by the haze of much beer. |
Originally Posted by sbm12
(Post 12366457)
So are T1, T5, T7 and T8.
And the train ride there really isn't that bad - better than EWR in many ways - though with the E train out of service this weekend I'll have to schlep up to NYP to catch my train rather than from my corner. |
Originally Posted by rkkwan
(Post 12366468)
Over summer of 2009, JFK and LGA fared worse in delays with only 65% on-time. EWR is way better at 66%. :p
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Originally Posted by icurhere2
(Post 12366465)
I don't want DMQM - I want to be a happy Plat who starts 2010 with almost enough MQMs to be Gold in 2011.
Originally Posted by rkkwan
(Post 12366468)
But EWR has less delay than JFK. Over summer of 2009, JFK and LGA fared worse in delays with only 65% on-time. EWR is way better at 66%. :p
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Originally Posted by fozz
(Post 12366488)
Well, who wanted DEQM? I think it's just a matter of time.
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Originally Posted by CO 1E
(Post 12366481)
I beg to differ w/r/t T7. I find it a bit claustrophobic with the low ceilings. The checkin area is nice, though.
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Originally Posted by CO 1E
(Post 12366476)
"Would a non-assassin have this?" <brandishes Air Astana card>
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I have a feeling that the introduction of Diamond is going to prevent DL from offering DEQMs. Making it so easy for people to reach their new top tier would cheapen it a bit, IMO. Kind of like what CO has done with Platinum... :rolleyes:
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Originally Posted by fozz
(Post 12366496)
I actually really like T7. I like the fact you can get from curb to gate in 15 minutes and gate to curb in five. The ceilings the FCL aren't too low. :D
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