Originally Posted by
DLpilot
Viable yes. However, I am not sure what position the company is in to be ale to dump those 70 seaters. I do not see it as likely to happen. Completely different than trading in 50 seaters.
How do you figure? The 717s are coming... well SOME of them anyway. As soon as they get to 767 airframes, the games can begin. They WILL switch those 70s to 76s. Then.. they can retire older mainline airframes with zero penalties. Denny is absolutely right about that. I have no clue what you are referring to when you mention the company is in no position to do that..
Oh, and all those 50s will STILL be with us. Just no 70s. I am quite sure management can live with that.