Exactly, not 100% correct.
UAL has a provision that states that-
For an increase above 153 "76" seaters (which are allowed to fly up to 120% of mainline Single Aisle Narrowbody Blockhours), the company must purchase as "New Small Narrow Body" aircraft.

1-C-1-g Number of 76-Seat Aircraft
If the Company adds New Small Narrowbody aircraft to the Company Fleet, then on or after January 1, 2016, the number of permitted 76-Seat Aircraft may increase from 153 (as permitted under Section 1-C-1-a-(2)-(c)) up to a total of 223 76-Seat Aircraft, and the number of permitted 76/70-Seat Aircraft may increase from 255 (as permitted under Section 1-C-1-a-(2)-(c)) up to a total of 325 76/70-Seat Aircraft, except that once the number of 76/70-Seat Aircraft exceeds 255, then the number of 70-Seat Aircraft may not be more than 102. 76-Seat Aircraft (above 153 such Aircraft) may be added on a one 76- Seat Aircraft for each one and one quarter New Small Narrowbody Aircraft (1:1.25) ratio (rounded to the closest integer).



As you can see, unlike DAL which already has the B717 slated for arrival, UAL does not have a similar aircraft listed.


In my opinion, our (New UAL) Scope is concessionary compared to what CAL had going in. Unfortunately, part of the blame needs to be directed at Delta/ALPA. They changed the bar back in July 2013 which required CAL/UAL to follow. So much for ALPA National trying to put flying back at the mainlines. (my opinion)

So now the new line will be 90 seaters configured to 76/70 seats. Until the next Contract Talks.. then expect those 100 seaters to be configured to 88/90 seats.

Oh well...
Motch