Originally Posted by
putzin
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.
After the MAX debacle, you could argue having a single fleet type could be risky going forward. A lot of single-fleet airlines (including SWA) are at least reconsidering that strategy. If new fleet types are ultra-efficient, they could potentially pay for themselves in terms of new-fleet entry costs.
Do you want to know why JB chose the A220? This article offers a good explanation (including the
all-important decision factors):
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/ar...e-a220-450121/
It's a pretty insightful article. Having a dual fleet can be a good thing depending upon the routes flown. No doubt cost is a factor, but JB was looking at the A220 more strategically as the article describes.