Originally Posted by
David Puddy
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/
I guess, efficiency or not, I just don't see us ordering 100 planes that are that small, even the 300 series. It does look like a great replacement for the 319 but probably not worth the cost of another fleet type? And I'm kind of thinking since the airplane is gaining popularity the deals are not as good as they used to be.
Guess we'll know in Aug or Sept.. Whatever they order it'll be better than a merger or ordering nothing.