Originally Posted by
newKnow
Seems like DAL might have to expand a little in Atlanta to make up for the void being left by Air Tran in some markets.

I think you're right. See ATL-PHF was a FL only route for years and now mostly just 88s. And now ATL-CAK, which was FL/RJs before and now has 88s.
The point should be the 88 takes back RJ flying and gives up te 737 and 757 replacement flying it was doing.