Originally Posted by
johnso29
So new seats and paint for a fleet of 17 DC9-50s is equivalent to lie flat seat conversions and new economy seats on 79 767-300/400ERs? I think the cost comparision between the two isn't even close.

But you missed the point.
They spend money on planes they're planning on parking so why not spend money on planes that you'll keep on average 10 years?
Is the roi on an interior overhaul 20 years or no dice?