Originally Posted by
Aviator147
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.
Not to mention that Delta bought the aircraft primarily for short haul flying.