Thread: Say good-bye to more Saabs.

AFAIK, the MEM-TUP-MSL has been replaced with some version of MEM-MSL-ATL and MEM-TUP-ATL or something like that. With respect to what will come of the routes after the saab? It seems that if DL can't serve it with a CRJ200, it's getting dropped. Already unable to survive the merger was: LBE and YKF. Down the road we're closing STC, PAH, MKG, CMX and who know what other EAS and small cities we currently serve. YQT is already 1...

The weather I knew about.. but.. still... Tomorrows, the 15th... the outbound NW3249 are cancelled as is the NW3252to STC and the return at 440pm.. not looking good tomorrow either. I am just quite concerned, since I am flying on Monday. Quote: Originally Posted by crank1225 runway construction in MSP and a little weather

Quote: Originally Posted by bmchris How do they return the planes to Sweden? Do they fly them with multiple stops? Or ship them by sea with the wings detached from fueslage? Something I always wondered about... Planes will likely stay in NA. If not, they fly point to point. Occasionaly they have extra fuel tanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by BIMMERKID2 Heres the sched. ex STC: Departures Flight Departs From Arrives 3249 6:30 AM STC 7:17 AM at MSP 3253 11:31 AM STC 12:19 PM at MSP 3247 4:41 PM STC 5:32 PM at MSP 3225 6:40 PM STC 7:31 PM at MSP Flight 3247 and Flight 3225 do not operate on Saturdays (however the same # of arrivals are held inbound) Sunday both RON a/c do the next days first two dep flights on Sunday. Sundays I usually see at least two...

Delta only cares about ATL & NYC... the rest of the world can .... you get the picture Quote: Originally Posted by ATP Pilot Interesting to note that PAH has never had a EAS contract and the NW flights are always oversold.

Quote: Originally Posted by bmchris How do they return the planes to Sweden? Do they fly them with multiple stops? Or ship them by sea with the wings detached from fueslage? Something I always wondered about... They'll probably ferry to Kingman, Arizona (IGM) where Saab has parked much of the American Eagle fleet that was returned to them.

Well only Delta knows the inside scoop on the Saab numbers. Perhaps NW really took Saab to the mat during BK; and Saab sought to get well during the lease renegotiation? This was a strategic decision by Delta. Perhaps Delta got greedy and sought additional government subsidy for the captive NW markets. I've heard some rumors that the EAS bidding is not going well for Delta. Thankfully it appears that other carriers are stepping forward...

I wonder what will happen to the Memphis-Tupelo-Muscle Shoals route when the Saabs go away. I doubt it could support a CRJ.

How do they return the planes to Sweden? Do they fly them with multiple stops? Or ship them by sea with the wings detached from fueslage? Something I always wondered about...

document.write(' '); Quote: Originally Posted by fti Same with STC-MSP - three flights a day, 62 miles, 48-50 minutes gate-to-gate and 15-20 minutes in the air. How about DULLTA...putting the WORST in Northworst.