Originally Posted by
DrivinTheDash
This is just 100% incorrect... Group I has, as you mention, been clearly defined, and the definition solidly the includes the 717, which seats about 110. What is it about the definitions of the groups would you interpret as making the 717 a Group II airplane? There would be nothing arbitrary about sticking the 717 into the group whose definition in fits. Unless AA chose to squeeze in 119+ seats - which is more than the typical single-class configuration - the 717 fits right in to the definition we agreed to for Group I.
Drivin,
the groups are defined by the aircraft that are listed in Each respective group.
If a new aircraft is ordered, and it is not in any group, it must be negotiated between AA and APA as to what group it will fall into.
Otherwise, the A321T could be fit into Group 1, as it's only configured at 102 seats. Or any aircraft for that matter.
If the aircraft is not in there, it has to be negotiated.
The 717 is not included into group 1. Only those aircraft listed there are. Hence, APA would negotiate the 717 into a group 2 aircraft.