Slots at AMS will not be an issue if AF/KL really want to move the hub from AMS to BRU. 9W doesn't need to set up an organization at AMS as it can use KLs existing organization (much cheaper than using your own people). Closing down their BRU office won't be too expensive either. The only thing which may cost money is their lost investment in BRU and any penalties 9W has to pay if they cancel the codeshare contracts. However, we've seen before that they can also let these agreements expire until they're up to renewal. How much passengers do you think will be offered a codeshare on UA when Jet can earn more money on joint venture flight?regi wrote:and slots? Nobody brings this cost on the table.
Add the cost of setting up an entire office at AMS, and the closure cost of the Brussels office
Indian people are known to be good in IT. So I think that they will fill in their Excel sheet very well before making a decision.
Moreover, these are still rumors, and I doubt anything will change before Winter 2011/2012 (if the deal goes ahead).
