Your logic is flawless.

DAL "yes" guys have latched on to the "we will have less airframes" argument to justify their concessionary scope deal.

They are now giving up mainline size airplanes that can fly far and carry big loads. That's very different from the 50 seaters that Mother Delta wants to scrap anyway.

Following this logic, they can give up 300 737's and brag about how they are improving scope since they are parking a larger number of small planes.

If this is what they negotiate during GOOD times, can you imagine what they'll give up when the next big downturn comes? (hint...the ratio system will be GONE!)

Not hard to see if you've been watching the industry for the last 15 years...