Originally Posted by
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....If so, I could foresee a DTW 73 base that for the first time doesn't take away from the other current 73 bases because that fleet is going to grow. I could see a draw down of 738 flying on routes where the 160 seat MD90 will do just fine and the 738 gets back to 738 type flying especially DTW.
To me, it seems like 73s are great for DTW and ATL. Airbi and 757s for the coasts and MD88s for short to mid range stuff out of all of the hubs and 90s for mid range stuff.
Sound about right? George? Gloopy? The rest of you smarty pants?
I think I'm the king of... "tower, um... did you clear us to land?" or "just verify..."
I think you will find the current A320 is more range limited westbound in winter than the current 73NG series...
There is a software upgrade that uses the spoilers for load alleviation coming that should partially help boost MTOW, the "sharklets" will help boost transcend range...
So with the current Delta jets, Networking's pure plan:
738 to the coasts
A320 in SLC and ATL
MD90 for the center
M88 for East of the Mississippi
Here's the rub:
Some markets require IFE and SatTV for competitive purposes, that means the 738 is the go-to jet for longer routes all across the country.
On 1-2 hr stage length flights any one of our jets will do...
The 739 will help draw down the remains of the 767 category flying and thin out the 7ER categories out West.
YMMV, before you know it they'll come up with a new prime directive (fly fast/slow up-gauge/down-gage etc.)
I've heard Networking has been reigned in after having pretty much carte-blache 3-4 years ago...
Cheers
George