Originally Posted by
golf59
We'd all just be guessing. Thats the only place 72 has ever been mentioned so its hard to really judge it, but id guess if its 72 planes that have to go through it the first 40 would already be done given the 300 day turnaround.
And just a reminder that even with the 40 planes down Spirits capacity is expected to grow 3-5% by the end of 2024. That doesnt mean as many planes but the 19's will mostly be gone 6 new NEOS and 20 321 NEOS.
One thing not mentioned often is 100% of Spirit planes will need to go down for several months for cabin reconfig and painting. I know the engine inspection will be more arduous of a process, but if JB can get their act together and schedule the cabin reconfigs tandem with the engine inspections then they could lessen the pain and likely get compensation from Pratt for their troubles. I don’t see this as some incredible world-ending situation. Sure, both sides might be slightly over staffed for a bit but VILs and attrition can take care of that.
In this modern era of street CAs at legacies I don’t think anyone is coming to JB/NK for quick upgrades.