Originally Posted by EWR73FO

All things considered, CAL did right-size for the merger as well. Since the size of UAL and the number of widebody aircraft more than met the expected fleet plan of the new united, there was no need to enhance the careers of CAL pilots with more widebody aircraft.

The 787 order was made in conjunction with UAL's 787 order, simply to secure the rights to the first 50 slots, plus options.

Had we not merged, CAL would have purchased more 767-400 aircraft and 777-200 aircraft.