Originally Posted by
TRZ06
If flying remains flat and there is no increase in mandatory retirement in the next five years. I believe more flying will go regional and 67 or 68 will become the new max. One will mandate the other and satisfy the flying publics needs. Don't shoot the messenger but I see it coming. Probably similar to the 60 to 65 change IMO.
Delta does not agree with you... Reference the massive A220 order (along with the 717s) flown by mainline, while they continue parking 50 seaters. All these new mainline aircraft are mostly flying previous RJ routes.
Meanwhile Doogie keeps ordering new 175s, thus supporting your theory.
