Originally Posted by
9easy
.... I'd still expect some MD80's to be in Vegas for a long time and used for rescue and high demand days.
I hear this every now and again. On the surface it sounds good. But to keep a few planes with all the accompanying parts, maintenance, training required (pilots and mechanics) keep up with manuals etc just for rescues and for spares doesn't make sense. Or, it doesn't make sense to me. I'm sure the finance guys have run the numbers.