Originally Posted by
Sunvox
Contractually, this has already been determined to be a 76 seat airplane (rated 85,000 lbs but 88 seats max capacity) that triggers scope choke. It's good news not bad. It is an indication that the ALPA plan is working and they are planning on replacing 50 seaters with 76 seaters to the extent allowed.
"The E175s will be operated under the United Express brand. The aircraft will be configured in a 76-seat layout. The first delivery is scheduled for the first quarter of 2014."
We will know in a year from today how many 50 seaters are parked for the arrival of these new aircraft. Hopefully someone can reference this Thread then!
Originally Posted by
Sunvox
If you don't believe me call your ALPA rep who worked on this topic.
I no longer reach out to my FO Rep after she told me, on the phone.. "Do not believe the $400 million Retro rumor, or the PayScale leaks."
That was at the beginning of Nov 12 before the MEC had their TA Vote.
Guess we'll get them in 2020.
Motch