Originally Posted by
80ktsClamp
I've flown with a number of managers, and very specifically told them I didn't believe in the 717 plan B carrot. Mgmt is too financially smart to throw all that money into re-engining the 50 seaters and pass up on the 717 deal. It just didn't make sense.
It was admitted that the 717s were coming with or without C2012, and "plan B" was just to draw out negotiations.
I never head of a plan to reengine the 50 seaters even during the contract talks. The only discussion I heard was that the standard overhauls were coming up.