From Australian Aviation Express:
DELTA LOOKING AT AUSTRALIAN FLIGHTS AS MERGER SINKS: Delta Air Lines has reportedly made an informal request to Boeing to examine ways which may allow its 777-200LRs to fly direct services between the US east coast and Australia.
According to ‘Flight International', Delta would prefer to serve Australia with direct flights from its hubs at New York-JFK and Atlanta rather than flying from the west coast, where it does not have a large presence. The carrier plans to use its fleet of 777-200ERs/LRs on long haul services to India and the Middle East from these hubs.
Boeing lists the 777-200LR's range at 9450nm with three additional fuel tanks, but projections from the manufacturer put Sydney out of direct range from JFK due to winds and alternate requirements.
This is the first indication that another US airline is looking at serving Australia since the new Open Skies agreement between the two countries was signed in February this year. No other US carriers have talked of using the new freedom under the agreement to start flights to Australia.
Delta took delivery of its first 777-200LR on February 29.
Separately, Delta's hopes of merging with Northwest Airlines have been effectively sunk due to the inability of both airlines' unions to resolve seniority issues. Reports from the US indicate that Delta and Northwest's pilots have not been able to reach agreement on a merged seniority system, and as a result management at both airlines have decided not to proceed with a merger.
I personally LOVE! to see Delta operate to Australia and I hope to see them here sometime soon!
Regards,
GJ
DELTA LOOKING AT AUSTRALIAN FLIGHTS AS MERGER SINKS: Delta Air Lines has reportedly made an informal request to Boeing to examine ways which may allow its 777-200LRs to fly direct services between the US east coast and Australia.
According to ‘Flight International', Delta would prefer to serve Australia with direct flights from its hubs at New York-JFK and Atlanta rather than flying from the west coast, where it does not have a large presence. The carrier plans to use its fleet of 777-200ERs/LRs on long haul services to India and the Middle East from these hubs.
Boeing lists the 777-200LR's range at 9450nm with three additional fuel tanks, but projections from the manufacturer put Sydney out of direct range from JFK due to winds and alternate requirements.
This is the first indication that another US airline is looking at serving Australia since the new Open Skies agreement between the two countries was signed in February this year. No other US carriers have talked of using the new freedom under the agreement to start flights to Australia.
Delta took delivery of its first 777-200LR on February 29.
Separately, Delta's hopes of merging with Northwest Airlines have been effectively sunk due to the inability of both airlines' unions to resolve seniority issues. Reports from the US indicate that Delta and Northwest's pilots have not been able to reach agreement on a merged seniority system, and as a result management at both airlines have decided not to proceed with a merger.
I personally LOVE! to see Delta operate to Australia and I hope to see them here sometime soon!
Regards,
GJ
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