Long-rumored, much discussed/refuted, but Delta has finally announced plans to retire the fleet of NWA 747-200 (2) and 747-200 Freighters (7) by the end of 2009. There was talk of using these planes to Africa (Lagos specifically). The retirement of the -200 was looked at very closely but, ultimately, given the current economic environment the decision was made to put these birds to pasture. Delta will not replace these aircraft.
With respect to Lagos; the discontinuation of the Kuwait City service has made a 777 available and it will be dispatched on the ATL-LOS service effective 02Jun (this schedule change should hit schedules on Monday).
Expect further details in today's Q1 earnings report.
UPDATE - Q1 report now available: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Delta-Air ... .html?.v=1
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