Thread: DAL to replace 100 757's with 739's
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Old 08-24-2011, 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by gloopy View Post
That makes sense. Of course the hidden variable here is what kind of insane deal did we get on these (if the rumor is true)? I never heard a figure for the compensation we are due for the 787 delays and our generous order book relief (two related but separate issues) but I have a feeling the dollar figure is substantial.

A 100 plane firm order (if that is what this is) alone would generate significant discounts over list price. Apply what are probably massive rebates for the 787 mess and these things could be too cheap to pass up. IOW a guaranteed financial win. That is, assuming we still have customers after getting in bed with gojets. Where's the [/barf] icon again?
It would be fun to know how much we paid and how much the 787 penalties and 717s played a part in the deal not to mention if any deal was struck with SWA for the 717s at the same time or via Boeing.
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