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Old 12-11-2012, 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by SailorJerry
Highlights of the agreement include:
A fully integrated joint venture that will operate on a "metal neutral" basis with both airlines sharing the costs and revenues from all joint venture flights.
A combined trans-Atlantic network between the United Kingdom and North America with 31 peak-day round-trip flights.
Enhanced benefits for customers including cooperation on services between New York and London, with a combined total of nine daily round-trip flights from London-Heathrow to John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport.
Reciprocal frequent flyer benefits.
Shared access to Delta Sky Club and Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse airport lounges for elite passengers.



Any idea what "metal neutral" means in this context?
Is that a reference to aircraft or revenue?
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Old 12-11-2012, 04:32 AM
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What about "5 in the tailcone" a.k.a. "The Codeshare"?
Missed that one to.
Yikes! But have you heard of the "Bottom 1,340", a.k.a. "The Kolshack"?

You won't see a picture of that on the L&G. Talk about violating the TOS.
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Old 12-11-2012, 04:42 AM
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49% in VA is a done deal for $360M, with Branson maintaining 51% and the Virgin brand.
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Old 12-11-2012, 04:45 AM
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Should I be happy or sad about a Delta/Virgin Atlantic Joint Venture?

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Old 12-11-2012, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by DeadHead

Any idea what "metal neutral" means in this context?
I think it means you will have to wait to be parked in JFK, DTW and ATL because VA will get priority. To where are the JFK 765's getting redeployed?
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Old 12-11-2012, 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Elvis90
49% in VA is a done deal for $360M, with Branson maintaining 51% and the Virgin brand.
Guess there will be something interesting to talk about tomorrow at the Delta investor day!
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Old 12-11-2012, 04:56 AM
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tech guru's/geeks;

net 10, the prepaid cell provider is offering unlimited everything plans with smartphones for a lot less than my at+t plan. How enjoyable would their smartphones be to operate?
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Old 12-11-2012, 05:18 AM
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1100 CC. Live Call: Delta and Virgin Atlantic Joint Conference Call to Discuss Strategic Alliance - NEWS CONFERENCE - Yahoo! Finance
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Old 12-11-2012, 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
Should I be happy or sad about a Delta/Virgin Atlantic Joint Venture?

Happy, of course. This was DALs long awaited wide body order. Congrats!
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Old 12-11-2012, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by DeadHead

Any idea what "metal neutral" means in this context?
Is that a reference to aircraft or revenue?
It means whoever is cheapest gets beaten with the well balanced aluminum baseball bat less.

Stand by for "expense pressures compromising our ability to compete" talking points in 3...2...
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