Originally Posted by
SureJetz
How will a CRJ-550 scare the UAL pilots? It’s only 25 airplanes. It’s just a stopgap. Even if they create more it won’t be an economical business strategy.
The CASM on it isn’t very good. Add in more expensive fuel and things get worse.
Almost everyone can see it being a failure from day one. Interesting idea though.
Plus how many -700’s are up for grabs with enough life left in them to convert?