Originally Posted by
KSCessnaDriver
Looks like the best we can ever hope for is the scraps of hand-me-down junkers, while other DCI carriers get the new airplanes that have a long future ahead of them. OO gets 15 more 175SC (for a total of 30) to replace the 30 ASA 70 seat CR7s.
Delta would be a fool to purchase their own aircraft for regional feed when others are willing to purchase the aircraft (take on the liability)for them. This is a win/win for Delta, better aircraft at no additional risk. It's not like OO "gets 15 more" OO put their necks on the block and purchase them. Delta says "sure we will let you fly out passengers in your shiney new jets."