NW Reductions; Which hub will be hit the hardest?
Jun 25, 2008, 12:57 pm
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NW Reductions; Which hub will be hit the hardest?
I was just looking at the cuts from AA, and was to say the least shocked to see them canning 62 flights from Ohare. I can't help but ask, what hub will see the most reductions in terms of flights? Northwest hasn't outlined what they are cutting yet (except to say no station closings), unlike other airlines.
Jun 25, 2008, 1:12 pm
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With the DL merger, I'd have to say MEM will get the most cuts, as it will be replaced by ATL as the "southern" hub of the combined airline.
Jun 25, 2008, 2:03 pm
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Jun 25, 2008, 2:33 pm
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The OP brings up a point I've been making for the last couple weeks. NW hasn't made any major cuts announcements. They've reduced frequency on a number of routes, but so far, the only thing major anyone has noticed is MSP-CDG.
There is a question about what NW is playing at here?
Jun 25, 2008, 3:14 pm
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Those are both merger reductions however. I don't think NW or DL can make those kinds of cuts at this point. That would be more of a 2009.
The OP brings up a point I've been making for the last couple weeks. NW hasn't made any major cuts announcements. They've reduced frequency on a number of routes, but so far, the only thing major anyone has noticed is MSP-CDG.
There is a question about what NW is playing at here?
The OP brings up a point I've been making for the last couple weeks. NW hasn't made any major cuts announcements. They've reduced frequency on a number of routes, but so far, the only thing major anyone has noticed is MSP-CDG.
There is a question about what NW is playing at here?
-RM
Jun 25, 2008, 3:42 pm
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Not sure where you get your info from but here's an article about NW cutting capacity and work force: http://www.reuters.com/article/ousiv...AS858420080617
Jun 25, 2008, 7:07 pm
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There's an interesting interactive map with cuts (and increases) for Oct08 vs. Oct07 schedules. It's not airline specific, but it is state specific and airport specific: http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/...cutbacks_N.htm
Jun 25, 2008, 7:17 pm
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There's an interesting interactive map with cuts (and increases) for Oct08 vs. Oct07 schedules. It's not airline specific, but it is state specific and airport specific: http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/...cutbacks_N.htm
Jun 25, 2008, 7:31 pm
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I predict (and hopefully, I am wrong) within the next several weeks NW will reduce MEM to a focus city with only mainline service to the DTW, MSP and perhaps, LAX and SFO. Everything else will be serviced with Express carriers. Compass Airlines aircraft should easily be able to reach cities on the East and West coast from MEM.
I also see reductions in frequency on routes out of DTW and MSP that have 5 or more nonstops a day. I also see a reduction of flying on Saturdays system wide.
Unexpectedly, our current national gas crunch might facilitate the merger process with the upcoming consolidation of routes.
I also see reductions in frequency on routes out of DTW and MSP that have 5 or more nonstops a day. I also see a reduction of flying on Saturdays system wide.
Unexpectedly, our current national gas crunch might facilitate the merger process with the upcoming consolidation of routes.
Last edited by ILMflyer; Jun 25, 2008 at 7:32 pm Reason: spelling of consolidation
Jun 25, 2008, 7:36 pm
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MEM and CVG are too close -- just 360nm apart. One will have to go. My bet is memphis. Should we start a pool?