Originally Posted by
Herkflyr
That ain't happening. That only exists in the alternative world of Boeing press releases. No 737 could fly FCO to ORD in any configuration that is remotely desirable to the crowd we want flying on our airplanes. Maybe on a RyanAir cattle car, nothing else.
We got 777s, 765s, and A330s aplenty flying internationally and that isn't changing anytime soon.
Soon, perhaps 5-10 years from now? The planing boeing is discussing is a 737 in name only. Larger wing, gear, etc. I guarantee a new narrowbody will be flying between US and Europe within 5-10 years! But then we can be revisionists and say remember when.... Ryanair , NOA, Jetblue And others are already discussing these options. How long before Delta says we need to do it as well, in order to compete?
Nobody on this board can say for certain Delta doesn't want to continue with mission flexibilty and that includes down gauging. Why give the EASK's. If management is asking, its for a reason...