Originally Posted by
johnso29
Why is it that people always forget that when management speaks of Delta Air Lines capacity, said capacity includes RJ flying? Decreased capacity does NOT necessarily mean decreasing mainline flying.
I'll just quote the chart from the investor day slide. (Page 19 for those keeping score).
2009
50 seaters - 474
70/76 seaters - 219
Mainline - 594
Total - 1287
Average Gauge - 102
2015
50 Seaters - 125
70/76 Seaters - 295
Mainline - 675
Total - 1095
Average Gauge - 122
(Edit: To clarify, this is domestic fleet count. Approximately 150 aircraft are not included)