Middle East Airlines joining Skyteam
Jan 19, 2011, 9:31 am
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Middle East Airlines joining Skyteam
Jan 19, 2011, 10:22 am
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Jan 19, 2011, 4:31 pm
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I doubt we will any time soon, but more due to government shenanigans than an airline not wanting to fly it.
I think you nailed the perfect capacity - 4x/week JFK-BEY on a 76T - and the yield would be phenomenal. Combined with ATI with AF and the ties between France and BEY, I think Delta on the route would be a no-brainer.
I think you nailed the perfect capacity - 4x/week JFK-BEY on a 76T - and the yield would be phenomenal. Combined with ATI with AF and the ties between France and BEY, I think Delta on the route would be a no-brainer.
Jan 19, 2011, 4:37 pm
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I have flown MEA for years and have always liked them. They have been obviously influenced by the pressures of lebanon, but few have handled such disarray with greater aplomb than they. I am very happy this is finally happening. They are very welcome, IMO.
Jan 19, 2011, 9:49 pm
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J appears to have the same seat as LH. Looks comfortable enough. I had a chuckle that they use the same font/BP set up as AF.
Jan 19, 2011, 9:53 pm
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Jan 19, 2011, 10:47 pm
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I think its should wait for government approval. DL will planned to starts new nonstop JFK or ATL-BEY. The routes should be done extremely very well. It will bring more Lebanese populations who traveling to Middle Eastern. They will have a great opportunity for ME is joining into SkyTeam in year of 2012.
However, if you like to choosing to take on DL or AF from JFK-CDG-BEY. US givernment will have to decides to whether if they will open-skies Bilateral agreements, if necessary. If they are subjected from US president is approves. It should awaited for DOT to applies for JFK-BEY nonstop on operating A332 aircraft.
However, if you like to choosing to take on DL or AF from JFK-CDG-BEY. US givernment will have to decides to whether if they will open-skies Bilateral agreements, if necessary. If they are subjected from US president is approves. It should awaited for DOT to applies for JFK-BEY nonstop on operating A332 aircraft.
Jan 19, 2011, 10:50 pm
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Jan 20, 2011, 1:44 am
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Jan 20, 2011, 4:46 am
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