Originally Posted by
DLpilot
Folks, we have the supporters saying that they would consider raising the number of 76 seaters again in 2015 as a trade off for 50 seaters. Either you see the larger "regional" jets as a greater threat or not because we will see them increase yet again. You have to decide for yourself what is the greatest replacement for mainline jobs. I consider the highly efficient, long range, profitable, dual class "regional" jet to be most likely to take away mainline flying.
They are, and long term they may even take back the 717 flying if we are not steadfast in our resolve to make sure that the line does not move in a downtrend in the latter part of this decade. I strongly believe it is a real possibility until an airline has enough vision to put a 100 seat jet on a mainline property.