Interesting Report From The Boyd Group
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I still disagree with the assestment that DFW is going to become a key Asian Gateways. I think those will still be SFO, LAX, JFK, ORD, and NRT. I think that United and Northwest are in the drivers seat as in regard to the booming Chinese economy.
For example United added a second daily service to Beijing from SFO on top of the existing ORD service. Northwest is supposed to be adding service between PDX-NRT. It will be interesting to watch.
However I believe that American will be at a disadvantage because they don't have any kind of existing Pacific network, TransPac hub (United has two SFO and LAX) and a lack of a NRT hub will hurt them.
Just my opinion
For example United added a second daily service to Beijing from SFO on top of the existing ORD service. Northwest is supposed to be adding service between PDX-NRT. It will be interesting to watch.
However I believe that American will be at a disadvantage because they don't have any kind of existing Pacific network, TransPac hub (United has two SFO and LAX) and a lack of a NRT hub will hurt them.
Just my opinion
biztraveller29
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I'm not sure I agree with that assessment. You are only talking about AA metal, but through OneWorld and other code share arrangements, AA has a VERY extensive trans-Pac network. Qantas, JAL, and Cathay are some of the largest trans-Pacific carriers, and AA code shares with them all. And on April 3rd, AA launches new non-stop LAX-NRT service.ual777fan said:
Frankly I see AA trying to replace UA as the premier international airline out of LAX, with AA adding as second daily LHR flight and a new flight to SAL in addition to the NRT service. If United continues to ignore LAX (and downsize it), AA is in a very good position to take the lead there.
NewHampshire Black Bears
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UA needs to worry about getting (successfully) out of BK-11, BEFORE worrying about AAual777fan said:
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I'm all for AA increasing international service at LAX. Double-Daily to LHR, daily to NRT is a good start. If AA is really serious then they have to think of Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, Osaka & CDG. NRT service is nice but one flight to Japan doesn't make LAX an AA Transpacific "HUB". Now that AA has turned the corner financially the folks in Dallas shouls take advantage of their 20 exclusive supplier contarct with Boeing an order about 20 777LR's.
Just Plane Crazy
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I think UA is in the better position regading the Pacific routes. They don't need to fly everything them self.
STAR has on the west coast SQ, NZ, TG, NH, OZ and UA service.
OneWorld has QA, CX, AA service.
SkyTeam has KE, NW, CO and DL service.
I don't think that DFW will make a good Asian Hub. If they want one they need to convert SMF into a Hub or fight at LAX.
STAR has on the west coast SQ, NZ, TG, NH, OZ and UA service.
OneWorld has QA, CX, AA service.
SkyTeam has KE, NW, CO and DL service.
I don't think that DFW will make a good Asian Hub. If they want one they need to convert SMF into a Hub or fight at LAX.
