Originally Posted by
Confused
This is just my take on it and I could be wrong. If that rumor about United kickin 145's to the curb and bringin in bigger CRJ's is true that will be pretty sick! Hopefully it is true.
The amount of 50 seaters needs to go. But sadly, just like the turboprops, the 50 seat frame will always have it's place. Just not nearly on the scale it has now, the scale that legacy management was able to exploit in the wake of 9/11 and the BK's. After all, you can't run a 737/Airbus, or even a 70 seat airframe into all markets all the time. Or, use it as a supplement to markets that have a 70-90 seat type.
But just so we're clear, you ACTUALLY want bigger airframes at the regional level? You think that's "sick"?
SJS anyone?