Thread: 717 phase out?
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Old 02-01-2021 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by NotMrNiceGuy
Not from what I understand. The 717 replacement for DCI routes seems to focus on shorter routes that had high frequency. Think Chattanooga and Augusta from ATL. The A220 seems to go on routes that are longer and thinner that compete against another carrier’s hub. More like Delta flying the A220 from BOS to American’s DFW hub. A220 is a superior product with great fuel efficiency. That’s why it wins over the 717 and not necessarily are 1 for 1 replacement to the 717. That’s the perspective from an outsider looking in.
Agreed it is superior in product & efficiency. It will certainly be interesting to see how the DL network folks replace/upguage the 717 flying going forward.
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