Where did you find that 39 -900's were up for grabs? I'm ignorant to the situation.

However...the two most probable guesses would be SKW/ASA or Comair. I don't see MAG actually picking up too much more DAL flying. I also don't see RAH jumping on the -900 platform although I know they'd love to throw 175's on to the Delta codeshare (and yes...170 rates will be hotly contested on this contract...whenever it actually comes out).

I've heard 170 rumors from a few XJT'ers but who knows. It'd be a smart move for them to diversify fleet's so they can bid on the 70 seat sector and it would probably help the branded flying out if that continues to be successful.

Hell, at this point, with Delta Regionals...Big Sky could start flying -900's next week. It's all up in the air.