Originally Posted by
Wolf424
4th thread I’ve had to explain this on...
Talk to anyone that works in network or has flown the 220:
717/88/90/E195/CRJ900/twin aisle ATR1000 ≠ 220
A 220 is a 319 replacement.
The 220 makes its money on long, cross country flights. Flying it on routes less than an hour is a complete misuse of its advantage/strength
The 717 isn’t going anywhere unless you want to give up bottom scope.
I’m on the 220. Doing flights like LGA-BOS or EWR-DTW we use less gas than an E175 and fit 30 more PAX. It might not have been designed for short haul but it does it just fine. Look at its utilization in Europe with Swiss and Air Baltic. Not saying we are getting rid of the 717, but the 220 can fill a lot of markets if needed.