Originally Posted by
iaflyer
True - but another thing to consider is growth. For example, the 320 fleet has some serious growth coming, while the 717 doesn't have any new deliveries. The 737 has some, but not until next year. [The Lion Air planes expecting to be in service starting Sumer 2023 I think].
So while they may initially be more junior on the 320, lots of upgrades and movement will move them up quickly I expect. 220 would be the same, but less bases to choose from.
If delta chooses to bring the other 40ish 717s out of the desert you could argue that’s growth. Right now we’re only flying 54 of them and not even fully staffed for that. It the rumors hold true and they bring the rest back, that’ll be substantial “growth” on the 717.