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There’s a reason why the 319 slowed down selling many years ago. Airbus started offering the 319NEO before they signed the JV with Bombardier on the CS100/300. Nobody is buying 319NEOs.
In my opinion, either get the A220 if you really need a 150 seater, or just build your business model around the 320/321 segment and avoid 319s altogether. The only reason the company decided to renew leases on the older 319s we have, it’s because they got them at a bargain. They’re not on property for the long run.
Why? The 319NEO isn’t popular because other airlines don’t put 145+ in them like we do. The answer to efficient isn’t another type and all the headaches with that.
The 319 trend started with Fornaro when they realized there is profit in running full 319s with ancillary revenues from bags, snacks etc. It’s why Fornaro added more small and medium markets when he took over, there is money to be made and not every market needs a 180 and 220 seat capacity.