Originally Posted by
DeadHead
Does anyone else think that this could possibly just be a ploy to lock up future 737 orders from other competing carriers?
The slot positions could hold up growth plans for a competitor and possibly force them into a position of taking on a new aircraft type.
The positions may also be used to barter off 717s from other carriers should the need/want arise.
Just spitballing here, not sure if I made enough vague references to LUV in this post.
I don't think Delta wants anything to do with the 717. I would be shocked if they picked any up. In fact I will be shocked if they purchase anything that will hold less then 130 people in a two class configuration.