Originally Posted by Sunvox:1295725
Quick word on scope:
It's all about the new ratio limit. 550 rjs are at 112% they quickly get to 120% with only a couple new planes. No one wants more 50 seaters so the company is interested in 70/76 seaters but the only way to add them and not go over the 120% ratio is by retiring 50 seaters which is obviously already happening industry wide as well as at UAL. Then once the company goes over 153 70/76ers the ratio begins to tighten even more unless they buy the 90 seater and fly it with UAL.
It's a major get that no one understands or is explaining properly. IT'S HUGE. The company has every incentive in the world to go out and buy the 90 to rationalize the future growth of the 70 seater it's their only option.
The dude who threw out the 743 number was ignoring the fact that UAX is already close to the capped ratio and can only increase by exchange.
Exactly! Many just can't see past the 76 seat number. Many also say this TA is the Delta contract minus the 717 carrot. Like Sunvox said, there is a carrot, and its the 190. Mainline has to grow with a SNB aircraft before management can maximize their 76 seater options.