I will take Richard for his word. My point is that at the acquisition costs of the 717, would be half of the cost of a elongated pregnant beer can (crj 900). Pilots fly the airplanes management provides us. Nothing more, nothing less. My postion would be never let a airplane acquisition cloud a contract negotiation. Airplanes come and go, the contract has lasting effects.

Personally i believe the company is a value shopper and these 717's are a value. Who's right? I guess it will all shake out in a few weeks.