Originally Posted by Flyby1206

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.