Originally Posted by
Geardownflaps30
You do realize that Delta is configuring the B717's with 12 LESS seats than the DC-9's?!
Originally Posted by
80ktsClamp
The -50 has 12 more seats than the 717 will have.
Yes. You two are correct. That was a mistake on my part.

But I doubt the 12 extra seats makes up for the difference in fuel burn.