Kinda thinking that the airlines more than likely begged the Judge to not disturb the big holiday travel season and probably waiting to get thru this time period to make a decision. This is a pure speculation on my part. Maybe some time in Jan. we will hear something after holiday travel is done...
DAL Lawsuit, any update?
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Kev3188
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A WAG to be sure, but not entirely unrealistic...
eolesen
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Most businesses tend to not do anything significant between Thanksgiving & New Years because of skeleton staffing and people burning up vacation they didn't get a chance to use earlier in the year.
Government and the courts operate the same way. Come January 4, all bets are off.
Government and the courts operate the same way. Come January 4, all bets are off.
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This just sounds like we (DL) get to stay while the larger case wends its way through the system. What am I missing here?
It's just another temporary set back won by Delta to remain a little longer. SWA will take it to trial to try and win the entire gate ownership award. Unless, they come to an agreement outside of the courts, which is very possible. A minor delay once again folks...
Federal judge in Dallas says Delta can stay at Love Field
Federal judge in Dallas says Delta can stay at Love Field
Don't know why you think I am spinning away. It is very clear that the judge is leaving it "as is" with neither side able to add or reduce flights, but, if they do reduce flights they must notify the COD within 5 days. It also is very clear that unless it gets worked out between the parties involved outside of courts, then the next step would be a trial. Once again, just another temporary extension until the final decision is made. I am almost certain SWA will use the option of going to trial. Although, with that said, there are some out there saying that SWA might let it be for now and work it's money elsewhere. With the restriction of either airline growing Delta will just have to remain at the 5 flts per day and that is it, pretty sure SWA can be ok with that, but I do know SWA would much rather use the entire gate and add even more flts at Love Field. We will all see as time goes forward...metopower said:
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Go away WT (air.superiority...?)
Didn't the moderators kick you out of here?
This place is so much better without you.
Didn't the moderators kick you out of here?
This place is so much better without you.
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Glenn Quagmire said:
700UW said:
You'd think he would at least have the ability to grasp enough mental horsepower to i) come up with a better nic, and ii) change the writing style ....
Back to the topic: so what is the better strategic business decision for WN? legal battle or focus resources elsewhere?
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At best, the ruling Friday was to maintain the status quo until the other lawsuits are resolved.
Mitch's opinions:
http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/2016/01/how-dallas-failed-on-love-field-gates-in-the-judges-own-words.html/
Judge's ruling:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/294934989/Judge-s-Opinion-in-Southwest-Delta-Case-at-Love-Field
My opinion... It's still a real estate rights issue, and signatory carriers either have rights or they don't. That hasn't been determined yet.
Everyone lost. DL doesn't gain anything, WN doesn't get their gates back, and the judge made the City look inept.
Mitch's opinions:
http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/2016/01/how-dallas-failed-on-love-field-gates-in-the-judges-own-words.html/
Judge's ruling:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/294934989/Judge-s-Opinion-in-Southwest-Delta-Case-at-Love-Field
My opinion... It's still a real estate rights issue, and signatory carriers either have rights or they don't. That hasn't been determined yet.
Everyone lost. DL doesn't gain anything, WN doesn't get their gates back, and the judge made the City look inept.
As expected SWA goes thru with the appeal for the DAL Love Field gates...
Southwest Airlines says it will appeal Dallas Love Field gate ruling
Southwest Airlines says it will appeal Dallas Love Field gate ruling
