Originally Posted by acl65pilot

The ratios are based on now growth, so if we go above them as slow as indicated we will, mainline can still be a accumulator before DCI would be forced to.

On the point about how many 76 seat aircraft they will by an operate; What is allowed? What has DAL done before? It comes down to what "can" they do or "can" they do that with this language? Its true for a few parts of this TA. If they can do it, and its not good for this group, my radar starts pinging.

That said, I do not suspect we will see the language tested in the next three years. Going forward a new shiny ball will appear, and we will focus on that. We will hit the retirement era and DAL will not be able to operate the schedule.......Look five to ten year down the road.

Also, if the 717 leases are assumed do not forget that the first ones start to leave in 2017. If we are well above the ratio as projected, the 76 seat aircraft that you assume they will not use will be put in to service and a mainline replacement may not be necessary.

*look at the previous posts from Slow. Look at the top end ratio then look at what he says is projected. I bet we can park a 20-30 jets before we would even come close to the ratio at the top end.

Just want to give a counter perspective.