Originally Posted by
DiveAndDrive
Eventually, sure. And I’m okay if flying is absorbed by mainline. More jobs for us. But initially the A220 is to replace/supplement the MD80/717 fleet.
There are no current plans to retire 717’s. Replacement airframes for the MD88/90 are the 737-900 and A321. The A220 is planned mostly to replace larger RJ flying and some nitch long haul flying. The larger RJ’s freed up will trickle down allowing Delta to park 50 seaters.
Delta will owe a very small penalty if they average over 1000 miles per leg.