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Old Jul 19th, 2006, 12:55 PM
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Hi all. Am looking to book tix to SLC in Feb. on Delta. What is their status right now - stable, shaky?

My husband is a FF on USAir and I follow news about that airline, but not so much the others. I do know that the "experts" have been predicting the demise of USAir for years now, and they are still flying.

I seem to recall many of the other airlines have received concessions from their unions - but not sure of the status of Delta.
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Old Jul 19th, 2006, 01:09 PM
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I think it's stable. It's moving slowly along the bankruptcy court procedures and have no major "showdowns" with its union employees. Add to the fact that most US airlines should be a very positive cash flow for Q2 and Q3 of 2006, DL will definitely be around in 2/07.

In fact, it has "so much money" that it's acquiring new aircrafts, refurbishing its cabins, and even providing free booze in coach for international flights.
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Old Jul 19th, 2006, 01:30 PM
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UDAir is still flying because they got gobbled up by America West.

I agree with rkkwan, Delta will be alright.
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Old Jul 19th, 2006, 03:28 PM
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In fact, it has "so much money" that it's acquiring new aircrafts, refurbishing its cabins, and even providing free booze in coach for international flights.

Somebody please alert Wally.
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Old Jul 19th, 2006, 03:45 PM
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Carrybean,
We did already but it's only one free drink with meal service not throughout the flight so I don't think that's enough to get wally to switch.

karens,
I wouldn't be concerned about booking a flight for February.
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Old Jul 20th, 2006, 09:24 AM
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Thanks all! Tix are booked - $299 PHL to SLC. That's significantly lower than our so-called "low-cost carrier" in PHL (USair - and they don't go there direct).
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