Consider also that legacy UAL was "the" launch customer for the 777 dating back to 1995. All those P&W birds are not going to be flying much longer, hence the 787 and 350 orders. Yes, they and AA have many more 777s than we do but they dont use them in the same way. Delta typically only uses 777s for missions that require it's range and cargo capabilities. We will have 67 A330s when all is said and done and all of ours are newer than their 777s. The 330 may not be an ultra long haul bird and I too was disappointed that we passed on the 787s but the A330 still pays well at Delta. And as has been mentioned, we are profit leaders compared to our counterparts.