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Brexit fallout: fewer flights for Britain

Paul Heymont Paul Heymont
 

With the British pound falling sharply after the vote to leave the E.U., airlines are adjusting schedules based  on fewer people able to afford vacation travel to the U.S. this winter. United has followed Delta in announcing schedule adjustments.

Summer travel is still strong, especially since U.S.-to-Britain travel is stronger in the summer. The adjustments will involve both eliminating some flights for the season and in some cases using smaller planes.

For a more detailed analysis, from USA Today, click HERE

The best part of every trip is realizing that it has upset your expectations

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GarryRFGarryRFTG Guru

All my recent flights between the US and the UK have been way below capacity.

Most passengers had a row of 3 seats each. Brits don't travel to Newark or Dulles in the winter for pleasure. Just Orlando for some sunshine and New York for Christmas shopping.

Blaming the British exit from the European Union sounds like a good excuse - but its nonsense.  The value of the British Pound is down 13 cents.

Not a deal breaker.

 

Paul HeymontPaul HeymontGumbo Guru

We had a similar situation on our way home from London last month...a choice between 3 seats or 4. We'll have to wait and see what it works out to...but there does seem to be excess capacity...and airlines hate that!

The best part of every trip is realizing that it has upset your expectations

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