Originally Posted by
Flying Elvis
I don't know how this is locking in more mainline flying. These 100-seaters could be growth, but I'd place my bets on them being replacements for MDs, 320s, and maybe even a few 73s. Meanwhile, we allow 25 more aircraft with DAL paint but not DAL pilots.
It's a concession.
MDs- maybe. The 320s and 73s are sticking around and we're shopping the used market for more 320s.
The 25 76 seaters does come with further locking down DCI- not ideal, but small potatoes compared to some of the other stuff in the TA.
The hundred seaters will be used like the 717s and replace RJ flying as well as do longer stage length stuff into markets we may not be in now.