Originally Posted by
bigbusdriver
631 total RJs (unlimited 50 seat and Q-400s allowed):
376 50s 18,800 seats
102 70s 7,140 seats
153 76s 11,628 seats
Total= 37,568 seats
Without TA with more narrow bodies:
376 50s (unlimited) = 18,800+ seats
255 76s = 19,380
Total = 38,180 minimum
With TA: 450 RJs Capped
125 50s = 6,250
102 70s = 7,140 seats
223 76s (32 less) = 16,948
Total = 30,338 seats
Mainline adds 10,296 seats
DCI loss 7230 seats (plus any evilQ400 planes)
Scope up or Scope down?
Management will park more of the existing mainline fleet. The snapshot for ratios doesn't occur for a couple years. Everything in this new proposal that can be exploited will be. The above math equation will go lurching off into left field.