Originally Posted by
FriendlyPilot
You know that we have 600 RJs that we are replacing with mainline planes, right? We will only fly 160 RJs by 2028 and the other 440 planes will be mainline. So 1 RJ job for 1 mainline United job.
It’s just that simple. 1 RJ (50 available seats) for 1 MAX (150+ available seats). That would require them to triple the their ticket sales to reach high load factors for said route.
I’ll more interested in how they’re going to fill those seats at a $ premium utilizing the hub and spoke model. It will be fun to watch United Next from the sideline if what you’re stating is accurate.
I think it’s more accurate to assume some of those new mainliners will be replacing the older mainline fleet. RJ flying is going away with or without mainline replacements. If you assume the majority will be replacements of newer mainline aircraft with older mainline aircraft the “gauge grows by 30 seats” projection sounds accurate to me.
Post edit.
After reading through the United next slides, specifically slide 34 quotes, “From 2023-2026 up to 275 aircraft can be retired, driving fuel efficiency and improved CASM-ex”
Where are you gathering 440 mainline aircraft replacing 440 RJ’s from FriendlyPilot?