Sep 21, 2017, 4:08 pm
The future of the LAX hub?
May 24, 2017, 10:54 pm
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May 24, 2017, 11:19 pm
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May 24, 2017, 11:35 pm
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I'd pick SGN out of LAX because of the concentration of Viet-Americans from Gulf Coast to Las Vegas to Los Angeles - sort of halo on/near I-10. I think it'll get more (paid) front-cabin demand than BKK.
May 25, 2017, 1:22 am
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Personally I'm hoping for ICN... But with 5 ICN departures a day (2 KAL, 2 OZ, and 1 SG) that might be unlikely.
If it's for an already serviced route (i.e. not new) I'm guessing it will be to Asia. IAH is their hub to South America and doesn't make sense for it to go there.
If it's for an already serviced route (i.e. not new) I'm guessing it will be to Asia. IAH is their hub to South America and doesn't make sense for it to go there.
May 25, 2017, 7:28 am
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HKG and FRA are the most logical, if not the most exciting, choices. I would not be surprised if LAX-FRA or possibly LAX-DUB get considered (as both of those cities are seen as the main contenders for picking up Brexit business for the EU).
May 25, 2017, 7:08 pm
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Based on the reported chaos over at T2 and T3 (Delta's Makeshift LAX T3 Leaves a Lot to be Desired), now might be good time for UA to pick off some DL pax. Especially with the new T7 UC and the Polaris lounge presumably coming on line within the next six months.
May 25, 2017, 7:32 pm
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After today's fiasco trying to fly LAX-SFO-HKG, I think that if UA were to downsize a hub, it should be SFO. At least LAX has better weather, and more options available when things go south.
May 25, 2017, 7:58 pm
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May 26, 2017, 1:31 am
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May 26, 2017, 2:41 am
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I doubt it. I highly doubt the demand is there for adding another UA flight outside of those operating from SFO.
HKG and FRA are the most logical, if not the most exciting, choices. I would not be surprised if LAX-FRA or possibly LAX-DUB get considered (as both of those cities are seen as the main contenders for picking up Brexit business for the EU).
HKG and FRA are the most logical, if not the most exciting, choices. I would not be surprised if LAX-FRA or possibly LAX-DUB get considered (as both of those cities are seen as the main contenders for picking up Brexit business for the EU).
May 26, 2017, 7:28 am
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I figured it was not worth my time to continue this discussion with him.