Originally Posted by Trip7

You say 70 76 large RJs were added (Only 40 firm orders so far) to counteract Shiz saying DCI aircraft were reduced by 148 but failed to mention that 88 firm 717s are in the process of being added to mainline. Its a big shift of seats from regional to mainline, a step in the right direction, and a good win by ALPA.

The scope war wasn't going to be won in one contract. Mainline jobs are being added, while DCI jobs are being reduced is a nice first step.



Delta only had 30 something DC-9s flying around. On a frame for frame basis, one could argue the used MD-90s have already replaced the DC9s and the 717s are pure growth.