Originally Posted by
82spukram
GP,
The small end scope is similar just DAL opted for the 717 that allowed more large RJ’s (CRJ700, ERJ170, ERJ 175, CRJ 900) but less total RJ’s. UAL has never opted for the clause and instead stuck with total number of RJ’s is capped at 90% of narrow body fleet of which 253 can be 70/76 seaters (this is overly simplified explanation of scope). If UAL bought what we call a new small narrow body our RJ fleet would be capped at 450 total (in line with DAL) and 325 could be 70/76.
I realize all that and I knew it would be addressed at some point in this discussion so thanks for bringing it up. Unfortunately for you, Kirby's MO (and perhaps ego?) isn’t one to allow a NSNB at the expense of fewer RJs.