Does the new Delta LGA hub = Delta rj hub
11-02-2009, 06:05 AM
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Everyone is assuming that Delta is going to fly the exact same routes out of LGA that USair. That is not the case. While we will see some of the same markets served, some will be dropped and new ones opened.
11-02-2009, 06:22 AM
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It will not be 50 seaters, it will be the largest mainline replacement (service transparent) RJ's that they are allowed to operate, the E175's & CRJ900's. 76 seats with a gap to 142 seats. That can hardly be optimal. Maybe they are going to bring in some A319 / DC9's to help fill the gap.
11-02-2009, 06:23 AM
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seeing the large hubs...
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The reason USAir served those markets was because, well, that's where the passengers were.
11-02-2009, 06:26 AM
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This hub is to compete with JetBlue - I know our RJs are OK, but we cannot compete with JetBlue with RJs. JetBlue's TVs, service and ontime performance blows our RJs out of the water.
11-02-2009, 07:01 AM
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I think the reason people are assuming we're flying the same routes, is that Delta said that they would. Also, there is a natural market already. If we don't serve ALB, BTV, SYR, ROC and BUF out of LGA, where in upstate NY are we going to go?
The reason USAir served those markets was because, well, that's where the passengers were.
The reason USAir served those markets was because, well, that's where the passengers were.
11-02-2009, 06:16 PM
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The initial plan from marketing is for about 30 to 35 additional mainline flights per day out of LGA. A few of those flights will be mainline flights shifted from JFK to reduce flights there with the planned shutdown of the largest runway all summer long. There is also talk of some type of ground shuttle to connect passengers from LGA to JFK but that has not yet been decided. There will also be a large increase in RJ flying. There are to many very small markets that have to be served.
11-02-2009, 07:13 PM
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11-02-2009, 09:08 PM
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Maybe DAL has more feed? (Just a guess) All I know is that as time goes on, more and more of my flights are completely full. I think they like this right-sizing concept, because they are good at it.
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