Originally Posted by
myrkridia
You're talking past their point. The question is why negotiate protections for supersonic when arguably XLR is a closer threat. Not necessarily that the threat rises to the level of dumping this TA.
Everyone keeps forgetting that the "XLR" is controlled under 1 E. 2. which is some of the strongest language in the scope section.
Because 1 E. 2. deals with seat limits, the company can pull that lever pretty easily. Simply block off seats to remain below the 40% limit. ... and before you say "the XLR is seat limited anyway" realize that this is a %, not an absolute number. So, if they only sell ten seats then only 4 could be DL pax.
My best guess is that the company is not done negotiating. 1 E. 2. is a limit they'd rather not be constrained by. Negotiations never really stop. As complex as our working situation is there is always something to talk about, an improvement to be gained.
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A a 320 pilot, it pains me very much to write this, but the 321 is not a drop in 757 replacement. In fact, it really isn't a 737 replacement when it comes to range and CG. The 321 is much more comfortable than either jet. ((I loathe riding in a Boeing)) As the 320/1/N goes out farther there will be a lot more mashing of the FUEL PRED button.