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DCA Slots

jim_saas1
Explorer C

I'v noticed that DCA has gone from 45 slots down to 42 starting in November.

Are those 3 slots no longer available or are they going to be re-allocated to other

routes. Midway has gone from 8 departures to 6 and Mke down to 2 departures.

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Re: DCA Slots

WNDuck
Explorer C
Solution

If you're referring to just the reduction in departures to MDW & MKE, I would think that is more of a schedule adjustment, rather than a reduction in slots. At slot-controlled airports like DCA, the airline has a fixed number of slots, among which they can plan their schedule relatively freely, subject to a few limitations. In my opinion, I can't see selling off slots unless forced to, or under a very lucrative trade/sale. 

(these opinions are my own, and all are welcome to add theirs), Safe travels to all!

Re: DCA Slots

jim_saas1
Explorer C

unfortunately, I have it on very good authority from Southwest that they lost three slots.

A bummer...