Originally Posted by
buzzpat
The problem with all of this 717 and DCI acquisition/staple stuff is that it's all small jets. That's not growth. Big jets are growth. Show me some new 777s, 330s and 787s and I'll get excited. I was moderately aroused with the -900 order being that I fly that plane. Anything smaller is, ahem, ho hum.
More seats is always better than...shrinkage.
I agree, I too would be thrilled by a large A-330 or 777 or 747-8 order...thrilled, but I would also not be bummed by growth at the mainline in any form.