Originally Posted by
Bohica
I think people (particularly the bean counters and AOD folks in Memphis) are going to be very surprised at how far behind schedule the 757s are.
From the new hire thread a few days back.
I believe that we have been approved some slots into DCA for the 757, starting in April. Its not so much Fred impressing his buds, its that they are use or lose. If the 75s are delayed we risk losing those slots. Similar to the reason British Airways was flying empty jets across the pond to maintain their slot rights somewhere, as highlighted by the national news media a couple of weeks ago.
I wouldn't be surprised if we end up leasing a 75 or two to fly up there empty to keep the slots.
That may be a bit far fetched, but who knows.