Originally Posted by
RamenNoodles
The CR9 is 40% more efficient at the barberpole than its E170/175 counterparts. The E170, at 40% less efficient, carries 6 fewer passengers than the CR9, which equates to less revenue at higher costs. This is why DL is moving to an all E175 fleet with S5 in the near future.
That is true, but your next sentence does not make any sense. If CRJ9 is more efficient why would DAL move towards E175 fleet for regionals?
Also, if DAL merges with NWA, don't count on DAL contract with RAH going through. Thta is the word I'ver heard directly from several DAL pilots. DAL will in all likelihood spread regional flying between Comair, Pinnacle and another regional.