Originally Posted by Smokey23

Eeeee-yep, but realistically what is a more viable option? Waiting 5+ years for our first A320NEO? Waiting >1 year to field our first A220...an airplane still in it's teething stage and, sorry guys, but just not compelling enough vs. a cheap used -700 to warrant a 2nd fleet type just yet. Even if the regulators and politicos fiddle-fart around for another year, waiting for the MAX is likely still our best bet...unsatisfying as that may seem...