Originally Posted by
FlyHIGHgoFAST
....and decide to take over someone else's order of big RJs? Seems like this announcement confirms less mainline jobs and more outsourcing
Not quite. These 170s were already "ordered" for UAX.
The method of payment (own vs lease) changed AND it saves UA money because UA can finance for less than a regional can lease.
Since UA reimburses the lease payment UA is ultimately on the hook either way. As mentioned this also gives UA ultimate control of the frames.