Originally Posted by
Skubajet
I always wanted to fly a S80. Too bad they are going away. If they are so inefficient, why is DAL keeping theirs?
According to our CEO a 737-800 is only 7% more efficient than MD-90 when you factor in the lease payment / debt of a 800. I'd rather fly older, mildly less efficient planes, than get into pre Sept 11 debt levels..
One of These Airlines Is Not Like the Others (AAL, DAL, UAL)
American's capital commitments are even higher. The company's aircraft commitments total a staggering $35.9 billion, of which $19.6 billion is scheduled for the next five years. As a result, even if American can eventually match Delta dollar for dollar in terms of earnings, the vast majority of its operating cash flow for the next decade will be spent on new aircraft.
No wonder Parker doesn't want Profit Sharing....
