Originally Posted by
Chris Hansen
We can't staff 717's.
Times are good. Economy is good. Fuel is cheap. Why in the world would you even consider giving up one airplane worth of scope? Parking MD-88s to be replaced with CS100. So we charge more for a seat, less capacity. B-717/CS100 cover MD-88 flying. Your new large RJs that you're willing to give away then do the 717 flying.
Log into delta net. Look at the news: DCI just broke a performance record. *** are you talking about they can't staff? Giving up scope in this market will come back and bite you when the market turns.
The B717CS100 are not solely MD88 replacements. The 717 has taken some 88 flying but much of their flying is covering 76 RJs. The CS100 will initially establish new routes out of SEA to take on Alaska.