'Big' Schedule Change Upcoming
Aug 5, 2008, 4:19 pm
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'Big' Schedule Change Upcoming
Hi all--was trying to add some seats to a group contract today and was told by the agent I usually work with that she'd like to hold off on doing so because NWA is going to put out a 'big' schedule change this weekend. Not sure what that means but just a head's up to all to watch your itineraries (esp. for future fall bookings) and keep an eye out for some changes...
Aug 5, 2008, 4:29 pm
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Not surprising since there is a BIG change in the fleet starting in the fall. Now's about the right time for the fall schedule to be loaded into the system. The current schedule runs through mid Sept.
Aug 5, 2008, 5:32 pm
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Aug 5, 2008, 5:41 pm
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I'd rather be on a DC-9 than a jungle jet (regional jet) any day!
Aug 5, 2008, 5:48 pm
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Aug 5, 2008, 6:23 pm
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NWA already said they will have a 10% or more cutback in the schedule, so now you will see the cuts not anything unexpected.
Aug 5, 2008, 6:25 pm
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NW already announced that many DC-9s, A320s and 757s will be exiting starting this fall, and this is likely the schedule change to reflect that.
Aug 5, 2008, 8:42 pm
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And just when NW gets rid of the DC9s them we'll be merged with DL and have MD80s.
Aug 5, 2008, 9:53 pm
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Aug 5, 2008, 11:07 pm
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The September schedule was already pretty bleak. I don't know how much worse it could get in October!
With 5 trips already booked between now and Oct. 23, including one to Munich and one to Paris, I will be watching for the schedule changes to come through this weekend. And, as always, every change almost guarantees the opportunity to go in and re-do the entire trip to suit my needs better than what they have changed my flights to.
With 5 trips already booked between now and Oct. 23, including one to Munich and one to Paris, I will be watching for the schedule changes to come through this weekend. And, as always, every change almost guarantees the opportunity to go in and re-do the entire trip to suit my needs better than what they have changed my flights to.
Aug 6, 2008, 12:11 am
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Aug 6, 2008, 6:58 am
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The remaining 9s will also be around after the merger, until a suitable replacement is found. That's nothing new... NWA has always said that. The Deltoids seem to forget that their beloved big D is merging with NWA because they have pieces to the puzzle they need. Midwest, Pacific, 744s, DC9s and 333s. The DC9 fills a void in the DL fleet, thus the reasoning behind keeping them around until something viable comes along to replace them. Can we say... Cseries?
Last edited by azj; Aug 6, 2008 at 8:45 am Reason: the 333... to further prove my point
Aug 6, 2008, 8:15 am
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The remaining 9s will also be around after the merger, until a suitable replacement is found. That's nothing new... NWA has always said that. The Deltoids seem to forget that their beloved big D is merging with NWA because they have pieces to the puzzle they need. Midwest, Pacific, 744s and DC9s. The DC9 fills a void in the DL fleet, thus the reasoning behind keeping them around until something viable comes along to replace them. Can we say... Cseries?
744s and DC9s...really?
Aug 6, 2008, 8:39 am
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