Originally Posted by
flybynuts
All right guys stop the back patting...
The Airbus are staying longer due to the Rj meltdown. In 5 years this could be corrected and they go back to the original timeline.
The 747 doesn't have too long a life. The above and fuel prices are helping this decision. Change oil above 100/bb and its back on planned parking.
I was trying to find info on the retirement plan for the -400. Out of curiosity what was the "intended" year for the fleet to be parked?