I remember when this board was full
Mar 8, 2012, 8:50 am
#3
Join Date: May 1999
Location: CVG
Programs: DL DM 4MM, Lifetime Marriott Plat Elite, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,429
Me too - Sad really, CVG is a great facility with plenty of runway space and not impacted by weather or ground traffic as much as ATL, DTW, and other airports often are. I made my first and second million miles while traveling to or from CVG.
It now is the capital of barbie jets and small mainline equipment. You can't even get to a hub without a CRJ 100 coming into play, and to add insult to injury, often at prices still in the stratosphere! Oh, and don't even think about getting equipment with any AVOD!
I remember the day with MD-11s heading to PDX for the pacific international routes. Nice rides. 76's with BE to the west coast. Now, the best we get is A320's (with the diminutive number of FC seats), an occasional 737, the workhorse MD 88 and the aged DC9.
It now is the capital of barbie jets and small mainline equipment. You can't even get to a hub without a CRJ 100 coming into play, and to add insult to injury, often at prices still in the stratosphere! Oh, and don't even think about getting equipment with any AVOD!
I remember the day with MD-11s heading to PDX for the pacific international routes. Nice rides. 76's with BE to the west coast. Now, the best we get is A320's (with the diminutive number of FC seats), an occasional 737, the workhorse MD 88 and the aged DC9.
Last edited by DL Platinum; Mar 9, 2012 at 2:38 pm Reason: 787 - meant 737 - Only a dream that DL had a 787
Mar 8, 2012, 8:52 am
#4
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: Now just a lowly DL PM/1MM. This industry needs some competition. It's just not enjoyable anymore.
Posts: 3,543
Looks like they have a few surplus monitors they could sell. I also remember fondly L-1011 service into CVG. Amazing how things change.
Mar 8, 2012, 9:46 am
#7
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: CVG,SDF,LEX
Programs: Delta DM MM
Posts: 772
I dont know how much longer things can continue at CVG. Flew through there last weekend and on arrival saturday at 6p all the shops were closed and we seemed to be the only people in the terminal. It went from being my least favorite airport (remember terminal C) during the "Comair" days to being my favorite. It really is sad how it is being left to wither away.
Mar 8, 2012, 9:51 am
#8
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: SEA
Programs: DL DM, DL SkyClub, DL AmEx Plat, SPG +, Hilton Silver, Hertz, Thrifty BlueChip, NEXUS/GE
Posts: 586
Yeah, that's really unfortunate. I have an upcoming trip and finally found a routing through CVG and was excited about it! I haven't actually been through there in a very long time, but really liked the airport.
Mar 8, 2012, 9:56 am
#9
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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And one of the best unmolested Crown Rooms (I use the old name intentionally) left in the system.
Work cubicles, Woodford Reserve, and ample seating and power plugs.
I am starting to use CVG again, when I can find 2-cabin RJs in and out.
Prior to the barbie Jet era, it was the best way to avoid ATL.
Work cubicles, Woodford Reserve, and ample seating and power plugs.
I am starting to use CVG again, when I can find 2-cabin RJs in and out.
Prior to the barbie Jet era, it was the best way to avoid ATL.
Mar 8, 2012, 10:43 am
#10
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: DL 1MM/DM, SPG Platinum, Pete's Brass Rail & Car Wash Beer Club
Posts: 275
I'm making my first trip through CVG in over two years this evening. I'm really looking forward to the easy connection and hopefully some time in one of my favorite Skyclubs (CR) in the system.
I'm just hoping to get out of LGA at a decent time to make the tight connection, and potentially pop into the club for a quick drink!
I'm just hoping to get out of LGA at a decent time to make the tight connection, and potentially pop into the club for a quick drink!
Mar 8, 2012, 10:51 am
#11
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Seat 2A
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They cancelled the CVG-SFO evening departure after June 6th... not happy about that one.
Mar 8, 2012, 11:40 am
#12
In memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2005
Location: PIT
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, B767's that do DL44/45 to & from CDG, as opposed to the sparkling brand new B787s, that DL doesn't have.
Mar 8, 2012, 12:04 pm
#14
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: BHM LEX NYC
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It's certainly saddened me. I haven't been to CVG since they stopped the LEX - CVG service. I used to be in the C and B Terminal every week. This morning I was literally the only person in security, the one of two persons on the tram, and one of a handful in the SC. The agent at the SC said it's been that way for two months. Scary thought.