Delta buys 49% of Virgin Atlantic (official)
Dec 11, 2012, 9:12 am
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I've only flown NW (which shows how long ago
) domestic F in 2-2 seating, it is not as spacious as that.
Dec 11, 2012, 9:14 am
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Terminal 3 and 4 are far away from each other so they will have to build a skybridge or underground tunnel to connect the two terminals assuming they both will stay put at those terminals at London Heathrow.
See things like building skybridges, underground tunnels and the like and unifying terminals and sharing resources work out better for travelers.
It is a done deal as far as I am concerned.
If Singapore didn't wait so long they could have sold to Delta for a higher price, and instead Delta wound up picking it up for a steal and a bargain.
See things like building skybridges, underground tunnels and the like and unifying terminals and sharing resources work out better for travelers.
It is a done deal as far as I am concerned.
If Singapore didn't wait so long they could have sold to Delta for a higher price, and instead Delta wound up picking it up for a steal and a bargain.
Dec 11, 2012, 9:16 am
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for me.Plus the fact that I mainly fly TPAC and they don't serve that too much (<$50 AZ fares excluded and that's only to get a few DL awards in low if they exist; I'm not looking forward to AZ Y.)
Dec 11, 2012, 9:39 am
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Dec 11, 2012, 9:53 am
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All,
We want you to be some of the first to know we have just announced plans to form a joint venture with Virgin Atlantic Airways meant to strengthen our position across the Atlantic, especially in New York. We are investing $360 million to acquire a 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic, which will include three seats on their board of directors.
This joint venture will offer a combined trans-Atlantic network between the United Kingdom and North America with 31 peak-day round-trip flights; enhanced benefits for customers including cooperating on service between New York and London, with a combined total of nine daily round-trip flights from Heathrow to JFK and Newark; reciprocal frequent flyer benefits and shared access to Delta Sky Club and Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse airport lounges for elite passengers (more details coming soon).
Our next step is to apply for antitrust immunity with the U.S. DOT and undergo review by the U.S. Department of Justice and the EU’s competition regulators and other relevant authorities. We expect the share purchase and the joint venture to be implemented by the end of 2013.
We will work to keep you informed each step of the way. Please view the full release here http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=43&item=1822
Thanks,
DLCorpGalNYC
We want you to be some of the first to know we have just announced plans to form a joint venture with Virgin Atlantic Airways meant to strengthen our position across the Atlantic, especially in New York. We are investing $360 million to acquire a 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic, which will include three seats on their board of directors.
This joint venture will offer a combined trans-Atlantic network between the United Kingdom and North America with 31 peak-day round-trip flights; enhanced benefits for customers including cooperating on service between New York and London, with a combined total of nine daily round-trip flights from Heathrow to JFK and Newark; reciprocal frequent flyer benefits and shared access to Delta Sky Club and Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse airport lounges for elite passengers (more details coming soon).
Our next step is to apply for antitrust immunity with the U.S. DOT and undergo review by the U.S. Department of Justice and the EU’s competition regulators and other relevant authorities. We expect the share purchase and the joint venture to be implemented by the end of 2013.
We will work to keep you informed each step of the way. Please view the full release here http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=43&item=1822
Thanks,
DLCorpGalNYC
Instead we get a canned press release which is already common knowledge here. Chris and Danny seem to be good about getting info out to us which is appreciated. But the rest of the folks are asleep at the wheel. DwayneSkyMiles has a whopping 2 posts since joining in October, and AndrewDeltaOnline hasn't made a post yet.
What's the point of having reps here if all they will do is give canned responses or pop in to give positive news while completely ignoring legitimate questions on policy (i.e. properly using SWU's, SDC questions, upgrade lists, etc).
Dec 11, 2012, 9:54 am
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2) DL has lately been conservative in terms of TATL capacity, so there is not much reason to see them using these resources to increase capacity to a significant degree.
3) VS is already primarily a TATL carrier.
4) VS, like a lot of the European carriers, is under a lot of pressure from Middle Eastern carriers on routes to Africa, Oceania, and Asia. It isn't clear that a moderate retrenchment by VS toward TATL flying would be overly detrimental.
I see little reason to believe that DL will be unduly hit by this. They already compete against PE products into LHR today. Are you suggesting that there are scores of DL J customers that will suddenly switch to PE tomorrow?
Dec 11, 2012, 9:56 am
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In the past the OneWorld alliance was far superior to SkyTeam for the UK route and had the most marketshare. Now SkyTeam competes directly against it.
Even with the new alliance, Delta will still have to aggressively price its flights since BA is still the preferred airline.
All things aside if SkyTeam and OneWorld were flying this route and British Airways had the ticket prices the same, I would use British Airways. But SkyTeam is still much better for the industry and for this route and makes this a compelling option.
Even with the new alliance, Delta will still have to aggressively price its flights since BA is still the preferred airline.
All things aside if SkyTeam and OneWorld were flying this route and British Airways had the ticket prices the same, I would use British Airways. But SkyTeam is still much better for the industry and for this route and makes this a compelling option.
Dec 11, 2012, 9:58 am
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Dec 11, 2012, 10:06 am
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Terminal 3 and 4 are far away from each other so they will have to build a skybridge or underground tunnel to connect the two terminals assuming they both will stay put at those terminals at London Heathrow.
See things like building skybridges, underground tunnels and the like and unifying terminals and sharing resources work out better for travelers.
See things like building skybridges, underground tunnels and the like and unifying terminals and sharing resources work out better for travelers.
Dec 11, 2012, 10:08 am
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Terminal 3 and 4 are far away from each other so they will have to build a skybridge or underground tunnel to connect the two terminals assuming they both will stay put at those terminals at London Heathrow.
See things like building skybridges, underground tunnels and the like and unifying terminals and sharing resources work out better for travelers.
See things like building skybridges, underground tunnels and the like and unifying terminals and sharing resources work out better for travelers.
Dec 11, 2012, 10:19 am
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