However, DAC still shows reduced from 12 to 10 weekly.
very possible as this could be the result of retiring their old A343 fleet (5 planes mind you). So, they will have to reduce some long haul flying as they are not getting any new widebodies for some time (2012 I am guessing).
I think that it would be wiser canceling GF 5 and GF 6 rather than GF 3 and 6. GF 006 definitely needs to be terminated but not GF003! Any thoughts?
I agree with you. My sources tell me that they are still debating this. It seems there were under pressure to cancel one very quickly to reduce losses. I am guessing that the decision will be reversed and the GF3/6 will be reinstated while the GF5/8 will be suspended. Mind you I am sure these are very valuable slots. If GF cannot lease them out for 2 years or so, I guess they will have to bring back the third flight so they do not lose their historical slots forever esp. that the third LHR runway is no more.