Originally Posted by
Ftrooppilot
That takes care of the first 36. What are the latest rumors about the next 96 they have options on ? If deliveries continued after Dec 2008, it might make for fast upgrade times and lots more hiring.
I haven't heard even a peep about additional airplanes beyond 36. A lot of that is going to have to do with how Compass fits into the picture and what happens at NWA mainline with DC-9 replacements. Recall that we are somewhat choked with regards to how many 76 aircraft can be operated without adding aircraft to the mainline.
Certainly fun to entertain the possibilities though.