Question for anyone that works for Delta Airlines?
Do you know why Delta discontinued their mainline service to Omaha after the merger with NWA? All we get is regional service with your brand. Not that the regional service is bad; I had a great experience with them a few days ago, the one ASA flight was better than the Pinnacle flights. I just prefer the space and convenience of the larger aircraft (737s, A320s, etc.). I liked actually carrying on my carry on instead of gate checking it. Do you know why this is? This question might be a long shot, but is there any way that you or I could make a suggestion to start up mainline service at Omaha again? The mainline flights were usually full or near full. Capacity was never a problem.
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The reason is obvious. Too many unsold seats with the larger aircraft. Airlines, in order to be profitable, need seat capacity near 90% on all flights.
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The reason for this is quite prevalent. After the merger, Delta saw that the route didn't have strong enough demand to continue mainline service. Delta can fill up a 50 seat CRJ, but can not fill a 140 seat Airbus A320. Using mainline aircraft on a route with not enough demand loses money.
Title : Question for anyone that works for Delta Airlines
Description : Question for anyone that works for Delta Airlines? Do you know why Delta discontinued their mainline service to Omaha after the merger with...