Originally Posted by CLazarus

From today's Dulles/Oscar Thread regarding NSNB:



Prior to his arrival, it seemed that a NSNB was inevitable. By spiking the "sort of" NSNB -700 purchase, Kirby has certainly made his presence felt. He's said more than once now that the economics of such a small aircraft don't work. Could be the honest to goodness truth.

However, I also recall both Air Canada and Delta saying similar things before they announced their orders. Sniper 66 has confidently posted a couple of times that CS is coming, and the numbers he's posted would be enough to unlock every last bit of the 76 seat scope. If we are going to provide a premium cabin product and get away from 50 seaters, the CS is a great way to do it. Far more economical than a -700. The E2 is probably fine for that too, but with 4 abreast seating I'd bet it still has a more "RJ" feel to it. People keep saying Kirby loves his RJs though...

Otherwise, I'd previously poo-poohed the idea of swapping 350s for 330NEOs as a negotiating tactic. However, as I've read more about it's cargo capacity (bigger/standard pallets) and the very short transition for 319/320 pilots I wouldn't rule it out. I still think the 350 is a goner.