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I had heard from management during a crew news session the 321 costs $5m more than a 319.
So for $5m you get like 50% more seats for a what, 15% increase in fuel?
The only reason Delta and JetBlue bought the CSeries is because they paid 70% off list @ $25m a copy.
Yeah, I guess the 20% improved efficiency, the ability to fly either short hops or 3,000 miles on longer/thinner routes profitably and the vastly improved passenger ergonomics (large bins, big windows providing more light and preferred 2x3 seating) meant nothing... Sure, price is a factor, but Delta won’t negotiate if it can’t get a great deal and the manufacturers know it. Delta buys in bulk and it will take risk with launch orders (Delta also wants to be the launch order for the proposed 797).
Delta, JB, Air Canada and David Neeleman (new airline start-up Moxy) ordered the A220/CSeries because it is an innovative game changer that can squeeze profits out of competitive or new routes. So, I take it you didn’t read this article that provides some great insight:
https://airwaysmag.com/airlines/analysis-airbus-a220-is-killing-it-at-delta/