CLT DL expansion including gate adds and Skyclub
Mar 9, 2020, 8:40 am
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CLT DL expansion including gate adds and Skyclub
Yesterday when I checked-in my bag, I had a nice conversation with the agent behind the counter. As many of you are aware, there's currently underway a multi-billion dollar expansion that includes a number of terminal additions and modernization of airport infrastructure. Right now DL occupies about half a dozen gates in A Terminal, with directs to DLC hubs as well as NYC (JFK & LGA).
According to the agent, with the additions of terminal buildings next to the A Terminal, DL will get their own terminal of about 10-12 gates. In addition to the likelihood of adding a Skyclub, they will also expand their routes with directs to BOS, LAX, SEA, and add an evening flight to SLC. It's probably 4-6 years away, but still promising developments if all true!
According to the agent, with the additions of terminal buildings next to the A Terminal, DL will get their own terminal of about 10-12 gates. In addition to the likelihood of adding a Skyclub, they will also expand their routes with directs to BOS, LAX, SEA, and add an evening flight to SLC. It's probably 4-6 years away, but still promising developments if all true!
Mar 9, 2020, 10:01 am
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The SkyClub has been rumored for a while. I believe there's lounge space on the second level of the A expansion. CLT is in an interesting spot, both geographically and in DL's network - right between ATL and RDU. LAX and SEA would be the most likely DL adds - if they add anything at all.
AA is the only carrier from CLT to LAX and SEA. AS to SEA is long-rumored, but probably moot now that they're joining OW. I wonder if the O/D numbers would support a second carrier on either of these routes.
B6 is 3x/day to BOS, along with AA around 9x, though B6 timings are targeted for ex-BOS passengers. B6 has historically struggled in CLT - they dropped JFK fairly recently, and I think FLL was dropped before that. Again, I wonder if the O/D on this route would support another carrier.
AA is the only carrier from CLT to LAX and SEA. AS to SEA is long-rumored, but probably moot now that they're joining OW. I wonder if the O/D numbers would support a second carrier on either of these routes.
B6 is 3x/day to BOS, along with AA around 9x, though B6 timings are targeted for ex-BOS passengers. B6 has historically struggled in CLT - they dropped JFK fairly recently, and I think FLL was dropped before that. Again, I wonder if the O/D on this route would support another carrier.
Mar 9, 2020, 1:16 pm
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Yesterday when I checked-in my bag, I had a nice conversation with the agent behind the counter. As many of you are aware, there's currently underway a multi-billion dollar expansion that includes a number of terminal additions and modernization of airport infrastructure. Right now DL occupies about half a dozen gates in A Terminal, with directs to DLC hubs as well as NYC (JFK & LGA).
According to the agent, with the additions of terminal buildings next to the A Terminal, DL will get their own terminal of about 10-12 gates. In addition to the likelihood of adding a Skyclub, they will also expand their routes with directs to BOS, LAX, SEA, and add an evening flight to SLC. It's probably 4-6 years away, but still promising developments if all true!
According to the agent, with the additions of terminal buildings next to the A Terminal, DL will get their own terminal of about 10-12 gates. In addition to the likelihood of adding a Skyclub, they will also expand their routes with directs to BOS, LAX, SEA, and add an evening flight to SLC. It's probably 4-6 years away, but still promising developments if all true!
Mar 9, 2020, 9:24 pm
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Just my 1.5 cents.