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Old 06-30-2014 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by gloopy
If they aren't going to use the large RJ's, that sounds like a free way to tighten up scope at one of the most egregious levels. While we're at it, there is another constructive opportunity to roll back the AS code share abuse potential by tightening it up as it shrinks naturally. Another pilot group shouldn't have the permanent ability to flex up an entire coast's worth of flying just on general principle.

As for more 717's, are there any credible sources? There were some laying around before we got ours from SW, but once we did they all seemed to magically disappear. Either an orphaned airframe with so-so CASM suddenly got popular with tiny LCC's around the world or there is some creative claim staking going on akin to some of the early dotcom domain name land grabs.

At least we don't have to put delta-air.com on the napkins anymore though.
Probably the same thing is happening with the 717 as the MD90's. Once the word was out Delta wanted them the price quickly doubled. Might have to wait a few owners out.