Originally Posted by
Peoloto
I think AK buying an all airbus airline and potentially operating them is more of a middle finger.
Not much Alaska could control regarding VA's fleet type. My money is that Alaska most likely will replace those Airbuses with Boeing once they start timing out. Our decision to go with Bombardier is more intentional.
That being said, I think United forced our hand when they ordered those extra 737-700 NGs thereby most likely selling out the remaining order slots before Boeing goes all MAX.