Originally Posted by
PipeMan
I wouldn’t be so sure about United having to pay a premium. Personally I think Airbus will bend over backwards to get United planes if that means a big deal and long term relationship. Airbus has an advantage, but they can reshuffle as needed to get United as a long term customer.
Well there is this quote from a January article....
Airbus SE is seeking to persuade customers to return some aircraft delivery slots that it could then hand over to
United Airlines Holdings Inc., going all out for the rare chance to snatch a marquee order away from embattled rival
Boeing Co.
Why would Airbus be trying to get other airlines to give up their A-321 delivery slots? Widebodies. Only reason.