Originally Posted by
climb150
Delta hung on to the MD 88's for 10 years longer than planned. The last 88 rolled off the production line before the first E145 was even made.
UA can have unlimited 50 seaters. Many routes can't support a 175 unless they reduced frequency which won't happen because people will vote with their feet. Fifty seaters have at least 5 more years unless they time out first.
There are still B-1900's that haven't timed out. And Shorts 360's. And Metroliners. Why aren't the regionals flying those anymore? Simple, customers didn't want them and they became obsolete. The same is happening very, very quickly with 50 seat aircraft. They are simply not desirable. 2 class of cabin is the minimum.