Originally Posted by
TimetoClimb
I know large rj scope is maxed out but is SK planning to expand 50 seat flying on it's own rather than just exchange large rj for small, with a move like this?
It's possible, but virtually all of the hubs are either constrained in some way or close to it.
It would appear that this Frankenstein RJ probably does have a niche, but there's not a lot of gates or slots out there that are not more economically served by larger airplanes. IMHO, it seems more like a way to improve a poor 50-seat product and extend first class cabins into smaller markets than provide substantial 50-seat growth.