Originally Posted by
Rightseat Ballast
The Frontier aircraft are 170's, not 175's. Since we are replacing Delta's 170's with 175's, i am going to guess United or US Airways will be the winners in "get regional life for less". Likely, US Airways will create some flying for Republic. Republic management helped out Airways management in the past, and I would expect the favor will be returned.
Unfortunately, in this cut-throat business...well "favors" aren't often returned.