Originally Posted by
Hercdaddy22
Any rumors of a MSP 220 base opening in the near future? Considering MSP was a 717 base for a few months, I wouldn’t be surprised if they brought in the 220 at some point when deliveries catch up. Time to take back some RJ flying that NWA initially had during the DC-9 days.
220 may be a smaller plane but it’s not really an RJ replacement. It seems to be more of a slightly better cabin experience plane that makes a thin pax count but high profit pax market lucrative. Think of what the 319/73-7 used to do, now doing it at half the fuel burn in a comfier cabin. There’s a reason it doesn’t fly in ATL. It’s not about filling 130-150 seats it’s about getting it to altitude to reap the CASM benefits.
Usual day last year on it was maybe one 1:30 leg plus two 2:30/3:00 hour leg. Made for some short overnights but honestly some efficient trips.