New AA service ORD-EZE
Apr 4, 2007 | 6:26 pm
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New AA service ORD-EZE
See this AA Forum thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=678678
I bring this up here because I believe this new flight is of great significance to xONExs that include SA, thus merits at least a heads-up here with a link to the AA thread, but if the mod feels differently please lock, or delete it.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=678678
I bring this up here because I believe this new flight is of great significance to xONExs that include SA, thus merits at least a heads-up here with a link to the AA thread, but if the mod feels differently please lock, or delete it.
Apr 8, 2007 | 9:51 am
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EZE is already well served with flights to DFW, MIA and JFK -- so adding ORD doesn't really mean much for the 6 segments in NA. It does help with SA to Europe/Asia routings somewhat, but most DONEx travelers would prefer to fly BA trans-Atlantic.
Apr 8, 2007 | 11:06 am
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I beg to differ. The new service adds a new NA gateway to/from South America, increasing the ways in which the NA segments can be taken. If you have ever struggled to construct an efficient NA itin on the way to/from SA you will understand why having a new gateway is significant.
Apr 8, 2007 | 1:29 pm
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EZE-LAX would have been much more significant as a new route from a OWE standpoint (also from a feed standpoint, if AA ever got decent feed into LAX -- something they steadfastly refuse to do, for some strange reason (presumably spelled UA).
Apr 8, 2007 | 4:54 pm
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I guess I am missing the point, as from my perspective DFW and ORD are mostly identical for US domestic flights (minor differences, the most significant being DFW-ANC while ORD-ANC is no more, and JFK-DFW while only LGA-ORD is offered). Mostly ORD is less useful than DFW as an AA hub for US domestic (but nicer).
EZE-LAX would have been much more significant as a new route from a OWE standpoint (also from a feed standpoint, if AA ever got decent feed into LAX -- something they steadfastly refuse to do, for some strange reason (presumably spelled UA).
EZE-LAX would have been much more significant as a new route from a OWE standpoint (also from a feed standpoint, if AA ever got decent feed into LAX -- something they steadfastly refuse to do, for some strange reason (presumably spelled UA).
Anyhow, I welcome the new route yet fully understand it's not a biggie for some.
Apr 10, 2007 | 3:38 am
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I beg to differ. The new service adds a new NA gateway to/from South America, increasing the ways in which the NA segments can be taken. If you have ever struggled to construct an efficient NA itin on the way to/from SA you will understand why having a new gateway is significant.
Apr 10, 2007 | 8:22 am
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Having an extra gateway is also very handy if you take advantage of the right to transit the US which is a potent way to push the miles count. E.g. one can now do lhr-lax-[NA segments]-LAX-SCL-[SA segments]-EZE-ORD-PEK which if you actually want to go to China is a Good Thing (tm).
Apr 10, 2007 | 9:05 am
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I still don't see any value added by having ORD as a gateway, in this example JFK was already available, so could go EZE-JFK-HKG-<lots of cities in china, not just PEK. I can think of a dozen other routes that AA could add which would be more useful for OWE routings. EZE was already exceptionally well served, compared to the average AA international destination.
Whatever. I find it useful, one other has agreed. Sorry if it's neither of any interest to you or a total bemusement to you that some of us are grateful for the service.