The C-Series will be operational and online for SWISS in the next few months and will be used for shorter, intra-European routes - the same types of routes that any legacy would fly here in the States. Given Bombardier's financial situation, and with Republic's orders and options for the CS300 available, now is the time to do a deal!

Again, the C-Series is not a stretched CRJ or a geriatric 1980s-designed 737. Do a little research - the C-Series is a game changer on many levels. And, according to what I have read, it is apparently a pleasure to fly too (FBW, sidesticks, auto throttles, Collins ProLine Fusion, huge cockpit windows and a roomy flight deck).

But in the end, the per-unit cost and the ability to support a new fleet will largely influence the bean counters...