Originally Posted by
WhiskeyDelta
It’s because of that pesky thing called scope. As mainline aircraft are drawn down, the active in-service RJs have to go down to keep the ratios in compliance.
Also, far more cargo can be moved with mainline jets.
Interesting that everything seems to be negotiable "during these trying times" except scope? Again, aside from the politics, can anyone say that CRJs would NOT meet current demands most efficiently? Delta seems to be spending money flying larger jets for no good reason when they are willing to negotiate everybody's pay cuts already but won't even consider using the best jets for the current environment...