New DL service to Rio starts 10/1
Apr 13, 2005, 10:36 am
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New DL service to Rio starts 10/1
After many months of waiting and fighting (DL had to wrestle flight frequencies away from UA), DL has received approval to launch ATL-GIG service beginning October 1st.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050413/clw032.html?.v=5
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050413/clw032.html?.v=5
Apr 13, 2005, 10:39 am
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Cool. I assume it goes through GRU?
Apr 13, 2005, 10:49 am
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Originally Posted by platbrownguy
Cool. I assume it goes through GRU?
Apr 13, 2005, 10:52 am
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Originally Posted by ClipperDelta
Nope, nonstop ATL-GIG. DL will now have 3 daily flights to Brazil (2 to GRU and 1 to GIG)
Apr 13, 2005, 11:03 am
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Originally Posted by platbrownguy
Wow. I thought all non-Brazilian carriers had to fly into GRU first... I know AA and UA's flights go USA-GRU-GIG.
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Apr 13, 2005, 11:56 am
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Originally Posted by platbrownguy
Wow. I thought all non-Brazilian carriers had to fly into GRU first... I know AA and UA's flights go USA-GRU-GIG.
Sao Paulo had 2 airports, Congonhas (the LaGuardia, Santos Dumont, London City, Oslo-Fornebu or Washington National of Sao Paulo) and far away Viracopas Campinas (the Mirabel of Sao Paulo). Not too many airlines wanted to use the far away airport at Campinas. Then GRU was developed for commercial airlines.
Apr 14, 2005, 2:00 am
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Indeed, DL will fly ATL-GIG nonstop. Great news!
In fact, Sao Paulo has three major airports. You forgot to mention Campo de Marte (next to the Anhembi Convention Centre), which is the busiest private jet airport in Latin America, and one of the busiest in the world.
Rgs,
In fact, Sao Paulo has three major airports. You forgot to mention Campo de Marte (next to the Anhembi Convention Centre), which is the busiest private jet airport in Latin America, and one of the busiest in the world.
Rgs,
Jul 3, 2005, 11:53 am
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Delta Revived Non Stop Service To GIG
I know that Delta is starting non stop service again to GIG. Has anyone heard of any special fares for the inaugural flight? I flew that flight the last time they had the service and it was a very reasonable fare, served champagne and chocolates in coach and every gave everyone a gift. I doubt they will be doing such this time around.
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Jul 5, 2005, 11:10 am
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This is definitely a positive development, as transferring in GRU is a big timewaster, and GIG-ATL avoids the customs madhouse of AA's GIG-MIA service.
The paucity of nonstop service to GIG is an anomoly driven by the fact that premium yields on routes through GRU are amongst the highest in the world. My understanding is that AA's JFK-GRU is actually the highest yielding flight in their entire route network, with lots of demand in the front of the plane.
GIG, in contrast, is primarily a leisure destination, with much less demand for premium fares. GIG is a great destination though, and commands consistently high fares even in Y. I think that it is a great opportunity for an LCC to come in and offer nonstop service, and wouldn't be surprised to see that happen in the not too distant future.
The paucity of nonstop service to GIG is an anomoly driven by the fact that premium yields on routes through GRU are amongst the highest in the world. My understanding is that AA's JFK-GRU is actually the highest yielding flight in their entire route network, with lots of demand in the front of the plane.
GIG, in contrast, is primarily a leisure destination, with much less demand for premium fares. GIG is a great destination though, and commands consistently high fares even in Y. I think that it is a great opportunity for an LCC to come in and offer nonstop service, and wouldn't be surprised to see that happen in the not too distant future.
Jul 5, 2005, 11:28 am
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Originally Posted by Makanmata
The paucity of nonstop service to GIG is an anomoly driven by the fact that premium yields on routes through GRU are amongst the highest in the world. My understanding is that AA's JFK-GRU is actually the highest yielding flight in their entire route network, with lots of demand in the front of the plane.
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Jul 5, 2005, 2:39 pm
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Originally Posted by Makanmata
This is definitely a positive development, as transferring in GRU is a big timewaster, and GIG-ATL avoids the customs madhouse of AA's GIG-MIA service.
The paucity of nonstop service to GIG is an anomoly driven by the fact that premium yields on routes through GRU are amongst the highest in the world. My understanding is that AA's JFK-GRU is actually the highest yielding flight in their entire route network, with lots of demand in the front of the plane.
GIG, in contrast, is primarily a leisure destination, with much less demand for premium fares. GIG is a great destination though, and commands consistently high fares even in Y. I think that it is a great opportunity for an LCC to come in and offer nonstop service, and wouldn't be surprised to see that happen in the not too distant future.
The paucity of nonstop service to GIG is an anomoly driven by the fact that premium yields on routes through GRU are amongst the highest in the world. My understanding is that AA's JFK-GRU is actually the highest yielding flight in their entire route network, with lots of demand in the front of the plane.
GIG, in contrast, is primarily a leisure destination, with much less demand for premium fares. GIG is a great destination though, and commands consistently high fares even in Y. I think that it is a great opportunity for an LCC to come in and offer nonstop service, and wouldn't be surprised to see that happen in the not too distant future.
Jul 7, 2005, 4:48 pm
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Originally Posted by atlantafashionista
I know that Delta is starting non stop service again to GIG. Has anyone heard of any special fares for the inaugural flight? I flew that flight the last time they had the service and it was a very reasonable fare, served champagne and chocolates in coach and every gave everyone a gift. I doubt they will be doing such this time around.