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Two different business models within Breeze. The 190/195s are/were used and acquired on extremely cheap leases where low utilization is okay. Short out and backs, low daily utilization, etc. The A220s are a lot more expensive in capital/lease costs and will be run at a much higher utilization and on longer routes. The pilots will be seatlocked for a long time. A real long time. Being dual fleet will allow them to work both types of flying/trip construction with minimal inefficiency caused by being dual fleet. I don’t think they could successfully fly the 190/195 routes they have planned with A221/A223s. The 190/195s will be in smaller bases and won’t have the route structure to support the high utilization required with brand new A220s.
Thanks for the explanation. But this also seems to add complexity to managing the operation. It also means your most senior pilots won't be getting to fly the larger aircraft. Which is unusual.