Delta is going to Sydney
12-18-2008, 05:01 AM
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12-18-2008, 05:16 AM
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This route will be interesting to see how how DL does load factor-wise. There is already two on the route, QF with its A388, UA with the 744 and soon Virgin Australia with the 77W. Now DL enters the fray. Thats a lot of seats daily btw SYD-LAX. I know DL has a huge feed into ATL and a decent one into LAX. I would like to see how many SYD bound pax get on at ATL. I know QF runs a daily LAX-JFK-LAX run so their 744 does not sit all day at LAX so they do get some east coast feed. I hope DL can make this work long-term. I imagine there will be a sizeable marketing campaign in the Sydney area.
12-18-2008, 05:21 AM
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As long as no passengers or freight is placed on the aircraft in LAX, going to JFK, or get off the airplane in LAX from JFK, then it's just an international continuation, not cabotage.
12-18-2008, 08:16 AM
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I had the pleasure of knowing a couple of Sheilas while passing through Perth. I'm sure with a little charm, even a gray haired 777 Captain and FO could could find a nice dinner companion. Out of two visits, I think 4 of the pilots from our airwing wound up marrying Aussies..... So don't say I didn't warn you...... They have quite a bit of charm as well. Oh, and the accent..... turns and 7 into a 10 almost immeddiately. Wow!!!!!
I think I am going to like this job.
12-18-2008, 10:02 AM
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12-18-2008, 04:38 PM
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I had the pleasure of knowing a couple of Sheilas while passing through Perth. I'm sure with a little charm, even a gray haired 777 Captain and FO could could find a nice dinner companion. Out of two visits, I think 4 of the pilots from our airwing wound up marrying Aussies..... So don't say I didn't warn you...... They have quite a bit of charm as well. Oh, and the accent..... turns and 7 into a 10 almost immeddiately. Wow!!!!!
Carl
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