I love it how every LINE PILOT who gets on here saying "The 717 isn't working out for Delta" seems to think they know it all. I won't get mired in details, but Delta KNEW exactly what it would cost to get these 717's on line and knew TO THE DIME what it would cost to fly them. An airline like Delta (or any carrier) does not blindly invest in a new fleet type without knowing the potential costs. They made over $1B pre tax and over $700M post tax in the second quarter alone...do you think they really care what the 717 is costing them? I'm so amazed at what people say...

Meanwhile, L-ASA will likely experience growth at the detriment of 9E, which really sucks for every 9E pilot. I hate it for the 9E pilots and I hate the way Delta has treated you all...shameful and ruthless they are.