Originally Posted by
acl65pilot
Of course. IMO, DAL sits in a good position. They take the 717 which really does not compliment LUV's fleet for cheap, and can make it work for ours, if they try to make a go with it, fine. We will buy the C-Series which frankly needs us to be a major order holder. They need to order, RJET is 50-50 if they will actually get them, and they need a win. DAL can exert enormous pricing pressure on them to get a good deal, and I expect Bombardier knows this.
Who determines rates for the C-series or 717 at DAL? From what I understand, Southwest is planning on operating the 717 at their current 737 rates. Assuming the same would apply at DAL.