Originally Posted by
sailingfun
Just curious. The rollout of the 717 was predicated on remapping our regional airlines. That required Delta to renegotiate numerous long term contracts. Do you think the regionals would have agreed to simply slash their fleets absent a agreement to allow them to bring on bigger equipment?
I can't imagine the negotiating levers Delta would have pulled to get what they wanted but I can imagine them getting it done regardless. Interesting how you don't address the other fleets. I think those reading the thread understand my point.