Originally Posted by
skillett
According to some Mesa will not win this one if it goes in front of the judge because of no EMB certified for less than 70 seats..
Many Governments and Militaries operate the E-170, not to mention Biz jet versions. I would guess they operate with fewer than 70 seats. 70 seats is no doubt the U.S. industry standard for the E-170/5, but when you talk 'certified' I think it typically refers to maximums, not minimums.
Just a hypothetical - but I could see oJ and Smisek getting together and saying 'let's put a couple 50 seat E-170s on the ORD-DCA/EWR and run it like a premium shuttle'
I hope it doesn't happen, but I wouldn't put it past jonnyO.