So, I heard American Airlines started a direct Seattle to London flight back in March 2021. That's kinda unusual, right? I mean, American usually sticks to their big hubs like Dallas/Fort Worth and Miami for international flights. Seattle doesn't really seem like their usual scene.
I guess it kinda makes sense because Seattle's a tech hub and London's big on finance, so maybe they were trying to tap into that business travel market? Plus, with Alaska Airlines being strong in Seattle, maybe there's some partnership stuff going on? They did team up with Alaska for the Oneworld alliance.
But still, it feels a bit out of left field for them. Anyone know more about what American's strategy is here? Or if they're planning on sticking with this route long-term? It's always interesting to see how airlines shift around their routes, especially when they try something different like this.
I guess it kinda makes sense because Seattle's a tech hub and London's big on finance, so maybe they were trying to tap into that business travel market? Plus, with Alaska Airlines being strong in Seattle, maybe there's some partnership stuff going on? They did team up with Alaska for the Oneworld alliance.
But still, it feels a bit out of left field for them. Anyone know more about what American's strategy is here? Or if they're planning on sticking with this route long-term? It's always interesting to see how airlines shift around their routes, especially when they try something different like this.