Originally Posted by AxialFlow

Could end up like SWA and the 717. SWA knew that the 717 wasn't going to play a role in the fleet. But if they announced that from the get go, it would drive prices of 717s down since there'd be a glut of used airframes soon to hit the market. Wouldn't be doing themselves or Boeing any favors.

Bombardier would be shooting themselves in the foot if the market knew these airframes didn't have homes. Who'd want to buy a new Q400 if they could get a used one for a more attractive lease rate?